GE H48651KR, Service Manual

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ANUAL
1-8 Section 1-3 - Safety Considerations
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 a Voluson i / Voluson e Training are authorized
to service the equipment.
1-3-3 Mechanical Safety
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
The Voluson i / Voluson e portable ultrasound system weighs 5 kg / 11 lbs. (without 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.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
The Cart (incl. Voluson i / Voluson e and peripherals) weighs approximately 30 kg / 66 lbs. when
it is ready for use.
Two people are required when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).
Move the Cart forward or backward when going up or down inclines. Do not move the Cart
sideways or diagonally.
ALWAYS:
• Be sure the pathway is clear. • Use slow, careful motions.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
It is not possible to fix the Voluson i / Voluson e on mounting plate of the Cart.
When the Voluson i / Voluson e scanner is used with the Cart, make sure the unit is
firmly placed in correct position since it may become unstable and tip over.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
Use extreme caution when elevating the Cart , or if it is moved along any incline. Make
sure that the Voluson i / Voluson e scanner and all peripherals are securely placed on
the Cart before attempting to move it.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
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.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR.
EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK, IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO A DVD/CD OR
HARDCOPY.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
Always lock the Cart in its parked (locked) position after moving the system. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage
.
WARNING WARNING
!! WARNING:
Equipment damage could result if special care is not taken when transporting the
Voluson i / Voluson e system (and Carts if applicable) in a vehicle.