GE LOGIQ E9, User Manual

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Safety Precautions
LOGIQ E9
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User Guide
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Direction 5454884-100 English Rev. 1
Related Hazards (continued)
Explosion
Hazard
Never operate the equipment in the presence of flammable or
explosive liquids, vapors or gases. Malfunctions in the unit, or
sparks generated by fan motors, can electrically ignite these
substances. Operators should be aware of the following points
to prevent such explosion hazards.
• If flammable substances are detected in the environment,
do not plug in or turn on the system.
• If flammable substances are detected after the system has
been turned on, do not attempt to turn off the unit, or to
unplug it.
• If flammable substances are detected, evacuate and
ventilate the area before turning off the unit.
CAUTION
This equipment provides no special means of protection from
high frequency (HF) burns that may result from using an
electrosurgical unit (ESU). To reduce the risk of HF burns,
avoid contact between the patient and ultrasound transducer
while operating the ESU. Where contact cannot be avoided, as
in the case of TEE monitoring during surgery, make sure the
transducer is not located between the ESU active and
dispersive electrodes and keep the ESU cables away from the
transducer cable.
CAUTION
Peripheral devices that use their own AC power source
CANNOT be attached to the LOGIQ E9. DO NOT connect the
peripheral device’s power cord into the LOGIQ E9 system.
Use a USB printer cable that is less than 3 meters in length.
CAUTION
Do not use this equipment if a safety problem is known to exist.
Have the unit repaired and performance verified by qualified
service personnel before returning to use.