GE Vivid 7, Service Manual

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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 - 17
1-4-4 Mechanical Safety
WARNING WARNING
PRIOR TO ELEVATING SCANNER, VERIFY THAT THE KEYBOARD IS LOCKED IN ITS
LOWEST POSITION. VERIFY THAT THE FRONT BRAKE IS LOCKED AND THE
SCANNER IS UNABLE TO SWIWEL. VERIFY THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE IN THE
LOCKED POSITION.
WARNING WARNING WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME 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.
WARNING WARNING
REMEMBER: IF THE FRONT CASTER SWIVEL LOCK IS ENGAGED FOR
TRANSPORTATION, PRESSING THE RELEASE PEDAL ONCE DISENGAGES THE
SWIVEL LOCK. YOU MUST DEPRESS THE RELEASE PEDAL A SECOND TIME TO
ENGAGE THE BRAKE.
WARNING WARNING
THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATOR PANEL EXTENDED.
MOVE THE OPERATOR PANEL TO ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION. LOWER
THE OPERATOR PANEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE SYSTEM.
CAUTION
Ensure that nobody touch the console arm/frogleg when moving the Operator Panel (Control
Console).
CAUTION
Do not move the unit if the Operator Panel (Control Console) is in unlocked position.
CAUTION
Always lock the Operator Panel (Control Console) in its parking (locked) position before moving
the scanner around.
CAUTION
Keep the heat venting holes on the monitor unobstructed to avoid overheating of the monitor.
CAUTION
VIVID 7 weighs 190 kg (419 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
below 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 on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).
CAUTION
To avoid injury when you move the LCD monitor and the monitor arm, do NOT put your finger,
hand, or object on the joint of the monitor and the monitor arm.