GE H
EALTHCARE
RAFT
V
OLUSON
E8 / V
OLUSON
E6
D
IRECTION
KTD102576, R
EVISION
7
DRAFT (A
UGUST
23, 2012)
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
1-12
Section 1-3 - Safety Considerations
1-3-4
Electrical Safety
1-3-4-1
Safe Practices
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis must be connected to an electrical ground.
The system is equipped with a three-conductor AC power cable. This must be plugged into an approved
electrical outlet with safety ground. If an extension cord is used with the system, make sure that the total
current rating of the system does not exceed the extension cord rating.
The power outlet used for this equipment should not be shared with other types of equipment.
Both the system power cable and the power connector meet international electrical standards.
1-3-4-2
Probes
All the probes for the Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 are designed and manufactured to provide trouble-free,
reliable service. To ensure this, correct handling of probes is important and the following points should
be noted:
•
Do not drop a probe or strike it against a hard surface, as this may damage the transducer elements,
acoustic lens, or housing.
•
Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or degradation to the Housing, Cable strain relief,
Lens and Seal.
•
Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. In this event, call GE service representative immediately
to obtain a replacement.
•
Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the
electrical safety of the probe.
•
To avoid the risk of a probe accidentally falling, do not allow the probe cables to become entangled,
or to be caught in the system’s wheels.
•
Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any liquid.
NOTE:
For detailed information on handling probes, refer to the Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 Basic User Manual
and the care card supplied with the probe.
1-3-5
Auxiliary Devices Safety
The Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 is equipped with an isolation transformer to provide the required
separation from mains for both, the system and the auxiliary devices.
One AUX main outlet is located at the primary power supply. It is used for connecting the threefold/
fourfold splitter whose outlets are led to the shelves intend for auxiliary devices (e.g., printers).
The IEC 60601-1-1 standard provides a guideline for safely interconnecting medical devices in systems.
“Equipment connected to the analog or digital interface must comply with the respective IEC/UL
standards (e.g. IEC 60950 / UL 60950 for data processing equipment and IEC 60601-1 / UL 60601-1
for medical equipment).
WARNING
WARNING
!! WARNING:
CONNECTING A VOLUSON E8 / VOLUSON E6 SCANNER TO THE WRONG VOLTAGE
LEVEL WILL MOST LIKELY DESTROY THE SCANNER.
WARNING
WARNING
!! WARNING:
Power Supplies for additional equipment MUST comply with IEC 60601-1.
WARNING
WARNING
!! WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to use different peripherals and accessories (brand and model;
connected via USB ports) other than approved and provided by GE Healthcare!
The ultrasound system is an extremely sensitive and complex medical system.
Any unauthorized peripherals may cause system failure or damage!
BT
Version:
BT09 only: An AUX main outlet is accessible on the back of the control console.
