Installation Warnings; Moving/Lifting The System; System Acclimation Time; Control Panel Position - GE Voluson E8 Service Manual

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Installation Warnings

1.) Since the Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 weighs approximately 130 kg (286.6 lbs.) without peripherals,
two people are required to unpack it.
2.) There are no operator serviceable components. To prevent shock, do not remove any covers or
panels. Should problems or malfunctions occur, unplug the power cord.
Only qualified service personnel should carry out servicing and troubleshooting.
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Moving/Lifting the System

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System Acclimation Time

After being transported, the Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 system may be very cold or hot.
It requires one hour for each 2.5°C increment if it's temperature is below 10°C or above 40°C.
Equipment damage possibility. Turning the system on without acclimation after arriving at site
CAUTION
may cause the system to be damaged.
!! CAUTION:
Table 3-2
°
C
60 55 50 45
° F
140 131 122 113
hrs
8 6 4 2
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Control Panel Position

If weight is placed on the Control Panel (UI) in it's extended position the console could tip over.
WARNING WARNING The system should NOT be moved with the Control Panel (UI) extended. Move the
Control Panel to it's centered and locked position. Refer to
!! WARNING:
Monitor mounting mechanism may break if not properly supported (e.g., with packing
WARNING WARNING
foam) during transportation.
!! WARNING:
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Figure 3-1 moving or lifting the system
Acclimation Time
40 35 30 25 20
104 96 86 77 68
0 0 0 0
Section 3-2 - Set Up Reminders
23, 2012)
UGUST
Note: For important safety considerations refer to
Section 1-3-3 "Mechanical Safety" on page 1-11
How to lift/move the system:
1. Remove the footrest cover: Turn the 2 quick release devices
below the footrest 90° (see:
2. Pass a strap through the openings in the metal sheet.
3. Lift the system by the strap and the systems rear handle.
WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT pull or lift the system with the front handle of the user
interface (control panel).
Always use a strap to lift the system.
DO NOT grasp the metal sheet with your hands.
Move the system forward or backward when going up or down
inclines. DO NOT move the system sideways or diagonally.
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59 50 41 32
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