GE Vivid S5 N, Service Manual

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3-186 Section 3-8 - Storing and Transporting the Unit
P R E L I M I N A R Y
Section 3-8
Storing and Transporting the Unit
The Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N ultrasound unit weighs up to 65 kg (99 labs), depending on the
configuration. To avoid equipment damage and ensure maximum safety while transporting or moving
the unit, the following precautions are recommended:
• Before moving, disconnect all cables from the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N scanner for any peripheral
that is not currently mounted on the system.
• While moving the unit, follow all safety precautions, as described in the Safety Precautions for
Moving the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N Unit section, below.
• When transporting the unit by vehicle, or shipping by air or any other means:
• Pack the unit in the original packing. Refer to the information in ‘Unpacking the Cardboard
Shipping Carton” on page 3-8 .
• Follow all safety precautions.
• Handle with care.
• When reinstalling the unit, always check both ends of any cable connections to the system
(e.g. peripherals) to ensure cables are properly connected. Confirm that all switches are in the
correct position. Allow sufficient system acclimation time, as described in the
System Acclimation
Time section, on page 3-2.
3-8-1 Safety Precautions for Moving the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N Unit
1) Before attempting to move the ultrasound unit, always make sure that all cables are properly
secured to the system and not dangling on the ground; loose or dangling cables can easily become
trapped under the wheels. Refer to the following illustrations:
- Examples of cables not properly secured to the system - see Figure 3-213 .
- Securing the AC Power Cable - see Figure 3-214 .
- Securing the Ultrasound Gel bottle - see Figure 3-215 .
- Cables correctly secured to the system before moving the ultrasound unit - see Figure 3-216 .
- Moving the ultrasound unit safely with cables correctly secured - see Figure 3-217
2) Proceed cautiously when crossing door or elevator thresholds. Grasp the front handle grips or the
back handle bar, and then push or pull. DO NOT attempt to move the unit by pulling its cables or
probe connectors.
3) Ensure that the unit does not strike walls or door frames.
4) Ensure that the pathway is clear.
5) Move the unit slowly and carefully.
6) Take extra care while moving the unit long distances and on inclines.
7) Avoid ramps with an incline of greater than ten degrees to prevent the unit from tipping over. Once
the destination is reached, lock the front wheel brakes.
CAUTION
WHENEVER MOVING THE ULTRASOUND UNIT, ALWAYS
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: