Safety Test Overview - GE Venue 50 Basic Service Manual

Care and Maintenance

Safety test overview

WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
CAUTION
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The electrical safety tests in this section are based on and
conform to IEC 60601-1 Medical Equipment Safety Standards.
They are intended for the electrical safety evaluation of
cord-connected, electrically operated, patient care equipment. If
additional information is needed, refer to the IEC 60601-1
documents
THE USER MUST ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS ARE PERFORMED WHENEVER
DAMAGE IS SUSPECTED AND AT LEAST EVERY 6
MONTHS ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PATIENT SAFETY STANDARD IEC-EN 60601-1.
DO NOT USE THE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM OR
INDIVIDUAL PROBES WHICH FAIL ANY PORTION OF
THE SAFETY TEST.
TO MINIMIZE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, ONLY
TRAINED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED TO PERFORM THE
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND TESTS.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE ULTRASOUND
SYSTEM UNDER TEST MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO
OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL
INTERCONNECTING CABLES AND WIRES. THE
ULTRASOUND SYSTEM UNDER TEST MUST NOT BE
CONTACTED BY USERS OR PATIENTS WHILE
PERFORMING THESE TESTS.
Possible risk of infection. Do not handle soiled or contaminated
probes and other components that have been in patient
contact. Follow appropriate cleaning and disinfecting
procedures before handling the equipment.
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