Important Service Safety Information - GE Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Operation, Maintenance And Service Manual

The service information presented in Part II is important for the safety of both the patient and operator
and also serves to enhance equipment reliability.
WARNING:
Before servicing the Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite, read through this entire manual. As with all
medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a thorough understanding of its
operation may result in patient or user injury. This device should be serviced only by authorized
service personnel. Additional precautions specific to certain procedures are found in the text of
this manual.
The information contained in this service manual pertains only to those models of products which are
marketed by GE Healthcare as of the effective date of this manual or the latest revision thereof. This
service manual was prepared for exclusive use by GE Healthcare service personnel in light of their
training and experience as well as the availability to them of parts, proper tools, and test equipment.
Consequently, GE Healthcare provides this service manual to its customers purely as a business
convenience and for the customer's general information only without warranty of the results with respect
to any application of such information.
Furthermore, because of the wide variety of circumstances under which maintenance and repair
activities may be performed and the unique nature of each individual's own experience, capacity, and
qualifications, the fact that a customer has received such information from GE Healthcare does not imply
in any way that GE Healthcare deems said individual to be qualified to perform any such maintenance
or repair service. Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable test and safety procedure
or method, precaution, tool, equipment, or device is referred to within, or that abnormal or unusual
circumstances may not warrant or suggest different or additional procedures or requirements. This
manual is subject to periodic review, update, and revision. Customers are cautioned to obtain and consult
the latest revision before undertaking any service of the equipment.
WARNING:
The user or service staff should dispose of all the waste properly as per federal, state, and
local waste disposal regulations. Improper disposal could result in personal injury and
environmental impact.
Do not use malfunctioning equipment. If the system is under warranty, contact GE technical support at
the number on the back of the manual PRIOR to performing any repairs on the system.

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