Safety Considerations; Introduction; Human Safety; Mechanical Safety - GE LOGIQ C3 Premium Basic Service Manual

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Section 1-3

Safety Considerations

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Introduction

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
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Human Safety

Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Only personnel who have participated in a LOGIQ C3/C5 Premium Training are authorized to service
the equipment.
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Mechanical Safety

WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
WARNING WARNING
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT
WARNING WARNING
CAN EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN
HANDLING AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A
DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK,
WARNING WARNING
IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
The LOGIQ C3/C5 Premium weighs 75 kg or more, depending on installed peripherals, when
CAUTION
ready for use. Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the
precautions listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
Be sure the pathway is clear.
Use slow, careful motions.
Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 75 kg (169 lbs).
AFTER UNPLUG POWER CORD, WAIT FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR
WARNING WARNING
CAPACITORS TO DISCHARGE AS THERE ARE NO TEST POINTS TO VERIFY
ISOLATION.
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