GE H
EALTHCARE
DRAFT
V
OLUSON
E8 / V
OLUSON
E6
D
IRECTION
KTD102576, R
EVISION
7
DRAFT (A
UGUST
23, 2012)
S
ERVICE
M
ANUAL
Chapter 2 - Site Preparation
2-7
2-3-2
Mandatory Site Requirements
The following are mandatory site requirements. Additional (optional) recommendations, as well as a
recommended ultrasound room layout, are provided in
Section 2-3-3 "Site Recommendations"
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A dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate amperage (see
) that
meets all local and national codes and is located less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft) from the system’s proposed
location. Refer to:
Section 2-2-2 "Electrical Requirements" on page 2-2
.
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A door opening of at least 76 cm (2.5 ft) in width.
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The proposed location for the system is at least 0.2 m (0.67 ft) from the walls, to enable cooling.
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Clean and protected space for storage of probes (either in their case or on a rack).
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Material to safely clean probes (performed using a plastic container, never metal).
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Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within 2 m (6.5 ft.) of each other with
peripheral within 1 m of the system to connect cables.
NOTE:
The Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 has four outlets inside the system. One is for the monitor and three for on
board peripherals.
In case of network option:
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An active network outlet in the vicinity of the ultrasound system.
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A network cable of appropriate length (regular Pin-to-Pin network cable).
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An IT administrator who will assist in configuring the system to work with your local network.
A fixed IP address is required. Refer to the form provided in
for network
details that are required.
NOTE:
All relevant preliminary network port installations at the prepared site must be performed by authorized
contractors. The purchaser of GE equipment must utilize only qualified personnel to perform servicing
of the equipment.
2-3-3
Site Recommendations
The following are (optional) site recommendations. Mandatory site requirements are provided in the
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Door opening of 90 cm (3 ft) in width.
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Accessible circuit breaker for a dedicated power outlet.
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Sink with hot and cold running water.
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Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, for example, used probe sheaths.
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Emergency oxygen supply.
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Storage area for linens and equipment.
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Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room.
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Dual level lighting (bright and dim).
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Lockable cabinet for software and manuals.
