Completing The Set Up; Connecting The Unit To A Power Source; Power On / Boot Up; Ultrasound Unit Power On - GE Voluson P8 BT16 Basic Service Manual

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DIRECTION 5723243, R
Section 3-6

Completing the Set Up

3-6-1

Connecting the Unit to a Power Source

The connection of the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 ultrasound unit to a power source should be
performed by a qualified person who has completed basic Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 System User
Training. Use only the power cords, cables and plugs provided by or designated by Voluson™ P8 /
Voluson™ P6 to connect the unit to the power source.
Prior to connect the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 unit to a power source, verify compliance with
CAUTION
all electrical and safety requirements. Check the power cord to verify that it is intact and of
!! CAUTION: hospital-grade. 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 unit's power must be supplied from a separate, properly rated outlet to avoid risk
of fire. Refer to
!! WARNING:
page 2-3
be altered to a configuration rated less than that specified for the current.
Whenever disconnecting the Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 system from the electrical outlet,
CAUTION
always observe the safety precautions. First unplug the main power cable from the wall outlet
!! CAUTION: socket, then from the unit itself. Remove by pulling on the cable connector - DO NOT pull on the
cable.
The Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 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

Ultrasound unit Power On

1.) Connect the Main Power Cable to the back of the system.
2.) 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.
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Section 2-2-2-1 "Voluson™ P8 / Voluson™ P6 Power Requirements" on
for rating information. The power cord should not, under any circumstances,
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