Receiving And Unpacking The Equipment - GE Voluson E8 Service Manual

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Section 3-3

Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment

Please read this section carefully before unpacking the Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 ultrasound
CAUTION
system and its (optional) peripherals.
!! CAUTION:
The Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 ultrasound system, together with peripherals, probes and accessories are
shipped from the factory in a single durable shipping crate which is mounted on a raised wooden
platform base.
Transport only with forklift or stacker truck.
CAUTION
During transport pay attention to the point of gravity ("tilt and drop" indicator)!
!! CAUTION:
Have two people available to unpack the Voluson E8 / Voluson E6.
Attempts to move the system considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone,
could result in personal injury, and/or damage to the system.
Table 3-3
Voluson E8 / Voluson E6
incl. peripherals and accessories
Before unpacking the system:
• Inspect the crate for visible damage.
• Inspect the Drop and Tilt Indicator for evidence of accidental shock or tilting during transit (damage
incident, see:
The device must only be transported in the original packaging!
NOTICE
Each shipping crate is sealed with cross-head screws. A Phillips 2 screwdriver is needed to open it.
!! NOTICE:
It is recommended to keep and store the shipping crate and all other packing materials (including the
support foams, anti-static plastic cover, etc.), in case the system has to be moved to a different location.
Unpack the devices such a way that packaging can be reused.
For warranty purposes, storage of the above is required for one year from date of purchase.
NOTICE If the shipping crate is damaged, please inform the GE Healthcare sales representative immediately.
!! NOTICE:
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Shipping Carton - Dimensions and Weight
Description
* Weight is approximate and will vary depending upon the supplied peripherals
Figure 3-3 below).
Figure 3-3 Drop and Tilt Indicator
Section 3-3 - Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment
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Height Width
1490 mm / 58.6 inch 780 mm / 30.7 inch 1180 mm / 46.5 inch
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Depth Weight
196 kg / 432 lbs
E6