Labels Locations; Dangerous Procedure Warnings - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

1.5.6 Labels Locations

The Voluson E-Series ultrasound system comes equipped with product labels and icons. These labels and
icons represent pertinent information regarding the operation of the system.
For description of all symbols and labels used in combination with this Voluson E-Series ultrasound system,
Note
refer to Section 1.4.3 on page 1-16
1.5.6.1 Identification and Rating Plate
The Identification and Rating Plate is located on the rear of the Voluson E-Series system.
1 Manufacturer
2 Model Type
3 System Voltage range
4 Power Consumption nominal
5 System Serial Number

1.5.7 Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings, such as the examples below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual.
Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
Danger
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death are present in this system. Use extreme caution when
handling, testing and adjusting.
Warning
If the covers are removed from an operating Voluson E-Series, some metal surfaces may be warm enough
to pose a potential heat hazard if touched, even while in shutdown mode.
Warning
Do not operate the system in an explosive atmosphere. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an
environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Warning
Do not substitute parts or modify the system. Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, ONLY
install GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG approved parts. DO NOT perform any unauthorized
modification of the system.
Voluson E-Series Service Manual
KTD106657 Revision 2
and Chapter 2 in the Basic User Manual of your system.
Figure 1-2 Identification and Rating Plate: Examples
6 Manufacturing date
7 Frequency
8 Safety type: Type BF
9 WEEE Disposal Icon
10 TUEV NRTL Certification mark
Introduction
11 CE Conformity mark
12 FDA Guidance
13 Hg label
14 approx. weight of the system
15 GOST-R label
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