Symbols; Special Notices; X-Ray Tube - GE Proteus XR/a Operator's Manual

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 11
CHAPTER 2

2-1 Special Notices

CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER

2-2 X-ray Tube

SYMBOLS

Symbols used on this system and in its accompanying documents are
shown and explained in this section.
Caution advises of an avoidable condition that could cause minor
physical injury, or damage to equipment or data.
Warning advises of an avoidable condition that may allow or cause a
personal injury or the catastrophic destruction of equipment or data.
Danger advises of an avoidable condition that will cause serious or fatal
injury.
Dangerous Voltage. Indicates an avoidable dangerous high voltage
hazard.
This symbol on the equipment means that the operating instructions
should be consulted to assure safe operation.
This symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment
must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and must be
collected separately. Please contact an authorized representative of the
manufacturer for information concerning the decommissioning of your
equipment
X-ray emission. X-ray tube head is emitting X-rays. Take adequate
precautions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly,
unwisely, or unknowingly exposing themselves or others to radiation.
Identifies controls or indicators associated with the selection of a small
focal spot or the connection for the corresponding filament.
Identifies controls or indicators associated with the selection of a large
focal spot or the connection for the corresponding filament.
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