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ANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Section 1-3
Safety Considerations
1-3-1
Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
1-3-2
Human Safety
Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.
Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Only personnel who have participated in Vivid™ 4 Training are authorized to service the equipment.
1-3-3
Mechanical Safety
DANGER:
WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE,
USE EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
DANGER:
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
THAT CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
DANGER:
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO MECHANICAL
SHOCK OR IMPACT. EVEN IF THE PROBE APPEARS TO BE UNBROKEN, IT MAY IN
FACT BE DAMAGED.
CAUTION: Always lower and center the Operator I/O Panel before moving the scanner.
CAUTION: The Vivid™ 4
weighs 170 kg (375 lbs.) or more, depending on installed peripherals,
when ready for use. Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow
the precautions listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
Be sure the pathway is clear.
Use slow, careful motions.
Use two people when moving the system on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs). Also,
whenever lifting/removing the monitor, two people are required.
WARNING: Always lock the control console in its parking (locked) position after moving the
system. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage
.
