Completing The Set Up; Connecting The System To A Power Source; Power On / Boot Up; Scanner Power On - GE Voluson E8 Service Manual

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Section 3-6

Completing the Set Up

3-6-1

Connecting the System to a Power Source

Prior to connect the Voluson system to a power source, verify compliance with all electrical and
CAUTION
safety requirements. Check the power cord to verify that it is intact and of hospital-grade.
!! CAUTION: Products equipped with a power source (wall outlet) plug should be connected to the fixed
power socket that has a protective grounding conductor. Never use an adapter or converter to
connect with a power source plug (for example, a three-prong to two-prong converter).
WARNING WARNING The system's power must be supplied from a separate, properly rated outlet to avoid
risk of fire. Refer to
!! WARNING:
page 2-3
The power cord should not, under any circumstances, be altered to a configuration
rated less than that specified for the current.
NOTICE Use only the power cords, cables and plugs provided by or designated by GE Healthcare to connect
the system to the power source.
!! NOTICE:
Whenever disconnecting the Voluson system from the electrical outlet, always observe the
CAUTION
safety precautions. First unplug the main power cable from the wall outlet socket, then from the
!! CAUTION: system itself. Remove by pulling on the cable connector - DO NOT pull on the cable.
The Voluson E8 / Voluson E6 requires all covers!
CAUTION
Operate this system only when all board covers and frame panels are securely in place.
!! CAUTION:
The covers are required for safe operation, good system performance and cooling purposes.
3-6-2

Power On / Boot Up

3-6-2-1

Scanner Power On

1.) Connect the Main Power Cable to the back of the system.
2.) If not already done, screw on the pull-out protection of the mains power cable with the 2 screws.
3.) Connect the Main Power Cable to a hospital grade power outlet with the proper rated voltage.
Never use an adapter that would defeat the safety ground.
4.) Switch ON the Circuit Breaker at the rear of the system.
Circuit Breaker
pull-out protection
1 screw
Main Power Cable
Figure 3-25 Circuit Breaker, pull-out protection and main power cable at rear of system
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