Safety Considerations; Introduction; Human Safety - GE Venue R1 Service Manual

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Section 1-4

Safety Considerations

1-4-1

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.
1-4-2

Human Safety

• Operating personnel must not remove the Ultrasound system covers.
• Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
NOTE: Local laws may restrict this device for sale or use by or on the order of a physician.
DANGER
IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED FROM AN OPERATING ULTRASOUND SYSTEM,
WARNING WARNING
SOME METAL SURFACES MAY BE WARM ENOUGH TO POSE A POTENTIAL HEAT
HAZARD IF TOUCHED, EVEN WHILE IN SHUTDOWN MODE.
BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED ACCESS TO CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD,
WARNING WARNING
PLACING PEOPLE IN AWKWARD POSITIONS, GE HAS LIMITED THE LIFTING WEIGHT
FOR ONE PERSON IN THE FIELD TO 16 KG (35 LBS). ANYTHING OVER 16 KG (35 LBS)
REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE.
WARNING WARNING
USE ALL PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUCH AS GLOVES, SAFETY
WARNING WARNING
SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, AND KNEELING PAD, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY.
EXPLOSION WARNING
WARNING WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. OPERATION
OF ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT CONSTITUTES A
DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD.
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EVISION
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH, ARE
PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
HANDLING AND TESTING.
FOR CONSOLE ULTRASOUND SYSTEMS AND FOR ULTRASOUND
SYSTEMS MOUNTED ON A DOCKING/ISOLATION CART, HAVE TWO
PEOPLE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER AND UNPACK THE ULTRASOUND
SYSTEM.
ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCES OR ON AN INCLINE BY ONE PERSON COULD RESULT IN
INJURY OR DAMAGE OR BOTH.
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