GE LOGIQ 7, Service Manual

Page: 32 / 394

GE H
EALTHCARE
D
IRECTION
2286865, R
EVISION
14 LOGIQ™ 7 S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
1-10 Section 1-2 - Important Conventions
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 LOGIQ™ 7Training Seminar are authorized to service the
equipment.
1-3-3 Mechanical Safety
NOTE: Special Care should be taken when transporting the unit in a vehicle:
• Secure the unit in an upright position.
• Lock the wheels (brake).
• DO NOT use the Control Panel as an anchor point.
• Place the probes in the carrying case.
• Eject any Magnet Optical disk from the MO Drive (if installed).
WARNING WARNING
WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECAUSE UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
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
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK, IT
MAY BE DAMAGED.
CAUTION
Always lock the Control Console in its parking (locked) position before moving the scanner
around.
CAUTION
Disconnect all probes before moving the scanner around.
CAUTION
The LOGIQ™ 7 weights 225 kg or more, depending on installed peripherals, (496 lbs, or more)
when ready for use. Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow
the precautions listed below could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
• Be sure the path way is clear.
• Use slow, careful motions.
• Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 23 kg (50 lb).