Required facility needs
Desirable features
Venue 50 – Basic Service Manual
5447566-100 English Rev. 7
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Dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate
amperage meeting all local and national codes which is
located less than 2.5 m (8 ft.) from the unit's proposed
location
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Door opening is at least 76 cm (30 in) wide
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Proposed location for unit is at least 0.2m (0.67 ft.) from the
wall for cooling
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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
unit to connect cables.
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Power outlets for other medical equipment and gel warmer
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Power outlets for test equipment and modem within 1 m (3.2
ft.) of unit
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Clean and protected space to store transducers (in their
cases or on a rack)
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Material to safely clean probes (done with a plastic
container, never metal)
See 'Electrical requirements' on page 2-6 for more information.
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Circuit breaker for dedicated power outlet is easily
accessible
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Sink with hot and cold water
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Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, like used probe
sheaths
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Emergency oxygen supply
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Storage 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 ordered by GE for its software and
proprietary manuals
Facility needs
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