Hitachi UST-5550, Instruction Manual

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MN1-5575 Rev. 11
4-3. Removing from the ultrasound diagnostic instrument
The lock lever of the connector moves over the range shown in the figure at
right.
Align the ○ mark with the LOCK or RELEASE position and lock or release
the probe connector.
Use the procedure below to remove the probe from the probe connector.
• Removal procedure
The probe is removed when in one of the following states.
• The power switch is set to OFF.
• The image displayed on the ultrasound diagnostic instrument is
frozen
.
1. Turn the connector lock lever to align the ○ mark on the lever with the
RELEASE position.
2. Firmly grasp the connector unit and pull it out from the probe connector.
This completes the removal of the probe.
After use, perform cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of the probe by
following the procedure in section 5 “Cleaning, disinfection and sterilization".
If the probe will not be used for an extended period of time, store it by
following the instructions in section 6 “Storage".
Lock lever
Movable
range
Probe
connector
○ mark