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Shipping the System
When shipping the system, perform the following tasks, as appropriate.
To prepare the system for shipment over long distances or
rough terrain:
1. Repack the system in the factory packaging and crate.
2. Load the system into a vehicle using a lift gate.
To prevent lateral movement of the system, secure the system with
cargo straps.
To prevent sudden jarring of the system during transport, provide shock
cushions beneath the system.
After the Move
Caution: Make sure the ultrasound system has proper ventilation during
operation. Do not position the system against walls or hard surfaces that would
impede free ventilation around the system.
Caution: Do not allow linens, bedding, and/or hanging curtain partitions to block
the ultrasound system's ventilation.
Caution: Obstructed fans can cause potential system overheating, system
performance degradation, or failure.
Caution: Brakes are most effective on a level surface. Never park the system
on an incline greater than five degrees.
1. Position the system: Make sure the system is not placed against walls
or fabrics that obstruct perimeter air flow to the system cooling fans.
2. Set the brakes: Set the front and rear brakes.
3. Plug in the cord: Plug the power cord into a hospital-grade or local
equivalent wall outlet.
4. Power ON: Power on ( ) the ultrasound system.
5. Check the display: After the boot-up sequence is complete, verify that
the image display is stable, that you can select a transducer, and that
the system responds to selections made on the control panel.
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