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ANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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1-4-3
Mechanical Safety
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WARNING
WARNING
WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO A DVD OR
HARDCOPY BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.
DANGER
WHEN THE VIVID Q N SCANNER IS USED WITH THE SAFELOCK CART, MAKE SURE
THE UNIT IS FIRMLY SECURED IN THE CORRECT POSITION ON THE CART SINCE IT
MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
DANGER
WHENEVER THE SAFELOCK CART IS TO BE MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
EXTREME CAUTION. MAKE SURE THAT THE VIVID Q N SCANNER AND ALL
PERIPHERALS ARE SECURELY MOUNTED ON THE CART BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
MOVE IT.
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.
DANGER
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO MECHANICAL SHOCK OR
IMPACT. EVEN IF THE PROBE APPEARS TO BE UNBROKEN, IT MAY IN FACT BE
DAMAGED.
CAUTION
THE Vivid q N portable ultrasound scanner WEIGHS 5KG (11 LBS.) OR MORE, DEPENDING ON
CARRY-ON PERIPHERALS WHEN READY FOR USE. IN ADDITION, THE SAFELOCK CART
WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 40KG (88 LBS.), EXCLUDING PERIPHERALS. CARE MUST BE USED
WHEN MOVING THE UNIT OR REPLACING ITS PARTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
PRECAUTIONS LISTED COULD RESULT IN INJURY, UNCONTROLLED MOTION AND COSTLY
DAMAGE.
ALWAYS:
• Use the handle to move the system
• Be sure the pathway is clear.
• Use slow, careful motions.
• Do not let the system strike walls or door frames.
• Whenever the Vivid q N scanner is mounted on the SafeLock Cart and being moved on inclines, make sure that the scanner
and all peripherals are securely mounted on the SafeLock cart before attempting to move it.
WARNING
WARNING
ALWAYS LOCK THE SAFELOCK CART IN ITS PARKED (LOCKED) POSITION AFTER MOVING
THE SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE
.