Important Conventions; Conventions Used In This Manual; Model Designations; Icons - GE Venue Fit Technical Publication

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DIRECTION 5854713-100, REVISION 2
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Important Conventions

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Conventions Used in this Manual

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Model Designations

This manual covers the Venue Fit™ ultrasound models listed in
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Icons

Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they will reinforce the printed message. The icons, labels and
conventions used on the product and in the service information are described in this chapter.
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Safety Precaution Messages

Various levels of safety precaution messages may be found on the equipment and in the service
information. The different levels of concern are identified by a flag word that precedes the precautionary
message. Known or potential hazards to personal are labeled in one of three ways:
• DANGER
• WARNING
• CAUTION
When a hazard is present that can cause property damage, but has absolutely no personal injury risk,
a NOTICE is used.
DANGER IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL
DANGER
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH OR SUBSTANTIAL
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
WARNING IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT MAY CAUSE
WARNING WARNING
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE IF
INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
CAUTION IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL OR CAN CAUSE
CAUTION
MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE POSSIBLE.
NOTE: Notes are used to provide important information about an item or a procedure.
NOTE: Be sure to read the notes; the information contained in a note can often save you time or effort.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
VENUE FIT™ SERVICE MANUAL
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