Venue™ Battery Safety; Patient Data Safety - GE Venue R1 Service Manual

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NOTE: The Venue™ ultrasound scanner is supplied with two packs of lithium ion batteries in the battery bay.
The lithium ion batteries provide power for scanning, safely shutting down the system or placing it in
Standby mode, when an AC power source is interrupted or the AC power cable is disconnected from the
wall outlet. Lithium ion batteries last longer than conventional batteries and do not require replacement as
often. In Working mode, you can expect 4 hours of battery life with fully-charged batteries.
Used batteries should not be placed with common household waste products. Contact local authorities
for the location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you.
NOTE: Regulations vary for different countries. Dispose of a used battery in accordance with local regulations.
USE ONLY BATTERIES APPROVED BY GE AS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THE VENUE™
CAUTION
ULTRASOUND SCANNER
The Venue™ battery is an approved UL device.
WARNING WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-ASSEMBLE OR ALTER THE BATTERY!
Always observe the following precautions:
• Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the negative terminals with metal objects.
• Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures over 60
other heat sources.
• Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
• Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• Do not apply solder to a battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.
TO PREVENT THE BATTERY BURSTING, IGNITING, OR FUMES FROM THE BATTERY CAUSING
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
• Do not immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
• Do not place the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• If the battery leaks or emits an odor, remove it from all possible flammable sources.
• If the battery emits an odor or heat, is deformed or discolored, or in a way appears abnormal during
use, or system storage, immediately remove it and stop using it.
• If you have any questions about the battery, consult your local GE representative.
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Patient Data Safety

WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
WARNING WARNING
YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO A USB
FLASH DRIVE, EXTERNAL HDD, NETWORK STORAGE OR HARDCOPY BEFORE
DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.
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