GE Vivid S60N, Basic Service Manual

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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-7
Section 1-4
Safety Considerations
1-4-1 Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
1-4-2 Human Safety
• Operating personnel must not remove the Ultrasound system covers.
• Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
• Only personnel who have participated in a Vivid S60N/Vivid S70N Training Seminar are authorized
to service the equipment.
NOTE: United States law restricts this device for sale or use by or on the order of a physician.
DANGER
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN
THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND
ADJUSTING.
WARNING WARNING
IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED FROM AN OPERATING VIVID S60N/VIVID S70N
SYSTEM, SOME METAL SURFACES MAY BE WARM ENOUGH TO POSE A POTENTIAL
HEAT HAZARD IF TOUCHED, EVEN WHILE IN SHUT DOWN MODE.
WARNING WARNING
BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED ACCESS TO CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD,
PLACING PEOPLE IN AWKWARD POSITIONS, GE HAS LIMITED THE LIFTING WEIGHT
FOR ONE PERSON IN THE FIELD TO 16 KG (35 LBS). ANYTHING OVER 16 KG (35 LBS)
REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE.
WARNING WARNING
HAVE TWO PEOPLE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER AND UNPACK THE VIVID S60N/VIVID
S70N SYSTEM. ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE UNIT CONSIDERABLE DISTANCES OR ON
AN INCLINE BY ONE PERSON COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE OR BOTH.
WARNING WARNING
USE ALL PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS GLOVES, SAFETY
SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, AND KNEELING PAD, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY.
WARNING WARNING
EXPLOSION WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. OPERATION
OF ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT CONSTITUTES A
DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD.
WARNING WARNING
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY EQUIPMENT
BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF INTRODUCING ADDITIONAL HAZARDS, DO NOT
INSTALL SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR PERFORM ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION
OF THE EQUIPMENT.