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Electrical Safety
WARNING:
For 115V ultrasound systems: To ensure grounding reliability, only
connect the system to a hospital-grade power outlet.
WARNING:
The AC power connector plug for the ultrasound system is a
three-prong grounded plug (in the U.S.A.) and should never be adapted to any
two-prong (non-grounded) outlet, either by modifying the plug or by using an
adapter. In the U.S.A., proper grounding requires the AC power connector plug
to be plugged into a hospital-grade power outlet.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock, never modify the ultrasound system AC
power connector plug , as doing so may overload your facility's power circuits.
To ensure grounding reliability, connect the system only to an equivalent outlet.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock, never use equipment or a MAINS power
cord that shows signs of wear or tampering, or that has a ground plug which has
been bypassed by using an adapter.
WARNING:
Equipment connected to the ultrasound system and in the patient
zone must be powered from a medically-isolated power source or must be a
medically-isolated device. Equipment powered from a non-isolated source can
result in chassis leakage currents exceeding safe levels. Chassis leakage current
created by an accessory or device connected to a non-isolated outlet may add to
the chassis leakage current of the ultrasound system.
WARNING:
Using an extension cord or multi-socket outlet setup to provide
power to the ultrasound system, or to the system's peripheral devices may
compromise the system grounding and cause your system to exceed leakage
current limits.
WARNING:
To avoid electrical shock and damage to the ultrasound system,
power off and unplug the equipment from the AC power outlet before cleaning
and disinfecting.
Caution:
To avoid the possibility of static shock and damage to the system,
avoid the use of aerosol spray cleaners on the monitor screens.
Caution:
Do not use spray cleaners on the ultrasound system, as this may
force cleaning fluid into the system and damage electronic components. It is
also possible for the solvent fumes to build up and form flammable gases or
damage internal components.
Caution:
Do not pour any fluid onto the ultrasound system surfaces, as fluid
seepage into the electrical circuitry may cause excessive leakage current or
system failure.
Caution:
To ensure proper grounding and leakage current levels, it is the policy
of Siemens to have an authorized Siemens representative or Siemens approved
third party perform all on-board connections of documentation and storage
devices to the ultrasound system.
Caution:
To maintain the safety and functionality of the ultrasound system,
maintenance must be performed every 12 months. Electrical safety tests must
also be performed at regular intervals as specified by local safety regulations, or
as needed.
EMC Note:
Proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic fields, such as radio
transmitter stations or similar installations may lead to interference visible on the monitor
screen. However, the device has been designed and tested to withstand such
interference and will not be permanently damaged.
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