GE T8, Basic Service Manual

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Introduction
1-22 Vivid T9/Vivid T8 – Basic Service Manual
5795591-100 English Rev. 3
1-8 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
requirements
Follow Lockout/Tagout requirements by ensuring you are in total
control of the AC power plug at all times during the service
process.
To apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):
1. Plan and prepare for shutdown.
2. Shutdown the equipment.
3. Isolate the equipment.
4. Remove/disconnect the battery, if present.
5. Apply Lockout/Tagout Devices.
6. Control all stored and residual energy.
7. Verify isolation.
All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is relieved.
WARNING
Energy Control and Power Lockout for Vivid T9/Vivid T8.
When servicing parts of the Ultrasound system where there is
exposure to voltage greater than 30 volts:
1. Follow LOCK OUT/TAG OUT procedures.
2. Turn off the breaker.
3. Unplug the Ultrasound system.
4. Maintain control of the Ultrasound system power plug.
5. Wait for at least 30 seconds for capacitors to discharge as
there are no test points to verify isolation.
6. Remove/disconnect the battery, if present.
Ultrasound System components may be energized.