GE M
EDICAL
S
YSTEMS
D
IRECTION
2392751-100, R
EVISION
3
V
IVID
™ 4 S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
2-2
Section 2-2 - Console Requirements
Section 2-2
Console Requirements
2-2-1
Unit Environmental Requirements
CAUTION:
If the system has been in storage or has been transported, please see the acclimation
requirements
before
powering
ON
and/or using the system. Refer to the
2-2-2
Cooling Requirements
The cooling requirement for the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit environment is
3500 BTU/hr. This figure does not include the cooling required for lights, people, or other equipment in
the room.
Note:
Each person in the room places an additional 300 BTU/hr demand on the environmental cooling.
2-2-3
Lighting Requirements
For system installation, updates and repairs, bright lighting is required. However, operator and patient
comfort may be optimized if the room lighting is subdued and indirect when a scan is being performed.
Therefore, a combination lighting system (dim/bright) is recommended. Keep in mind that lighting
controls and dimmers can be a source of EMI which could degrade image quality. These controls should
be selected to minimize possible interference.
2-2-4
Time and Manpower Requirements
Site preparation takes time. Begin pre-installation checks as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to
make any required changes. If possible, begin these checks as many as six weeks before system
delivery.
CAUTION: At least two people must be available to deliver and unpack the Vivid™ 4 ultrasound
unit. Attempts to move the unit considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone,
could result in personal injury, and/or damage to the system.
Table 2-2
Environmental Requirements
Requirement
Temperature
Relative Humidity
(non-condensing)
Air Pressure
Operational
10 —
40
o
C
(50 — 104
o
F)
50 — 70%
700 — 1060 hPa
Storage
-20 — 60
o
C
(-4 — 140
o
F)
10 — 95%
700 — 1060 hPa
Transport
-20 — 60
o
C
(-4 — 140
o
F)
10 — 95%
700— 1060 hPa
