GE Vivid E9, Service Manual

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5 VIVID E9 S
ERVICE
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ANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 - 15
1-4-4 Electrical safety
1-4-4-1 Safe practices
Follow these guidelines to minimize shock hazards whenever you are using the scanner;
• The equipment chassis must be connected to an electrical ground.
• The unit is equipped with a three-conductor AC power cable. This must be plugged into an approved
electrical outlet with safety ground.
• The power outlet used for this equipment should not be shared with other types of equipment.
• Both the system power cable and the power connector must meet international electrical standards.
1-4-4-2 Probes
Follow these guidelines before connecting a probe to the scanner:
• Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or degradation to the:
- housing
- cable strain relief
- lens
- seal
- connector pins
- locking mechanism
• Do not use a damaged or defective probe.
• Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any liquid.
• The system has more than one type of probe port. Use the appropriate probe port designed for the
probe you are connecting.
WARNING WARNING
CONNECTING A VIVID E9 SCANNER TO THE WRONG VOLTAGE LEVEL WILL MOST
LIKELY DESTROY IT.