GE Giraffe Service Manual page 15

Furthermore, because of the wide variety of circumstances under which maintenance and repair activities
may be performed and the unique nature of each individual's own experience, capacity, and qualifications,
the fact that a customer has received such information from GE Healthcare does not imply in anyway that
GE Healthcare deems said individual to be qualified to perform any such maintenance or repair service.
Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable test and safety procedure or method, precaution,
tool, equipment or device is referred to within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances, may not warrant or
suggest different or additional procedures or requirements.
This manual is subject to periodic review, update and revision. Customers are cautioned to obtain and consult
the latest revision before undertaking any service of the equipment.
CaUtIon:
Servicing of this product in accordance with this service manual should never be undertaken in the
absence of proper tools, test equipment and the most recent revision to this service manual which
is clearly and thoroughly understood.
technical Competence
The procedures described in this service manual should be performed by trained and authorized personnel
only. Maintenance should only be undertaken by competent individuals who have a general knowledge of
and experience with devices of this nature. No repairs should ever be undertaken or attempted by anyone
not having such qualifications. Genuine replacement parts manufactured or sold by GE Healthcare must be
used for all repairs. Read completely through each step in every procedure before starting the procedure; any
exceptions may result in a failure to properly and safely complete the attempted procedure.
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