GE 5160986-2 Operator's Manual page 19

March 2022
must be installed and used in a shielded scan room provided with the MR magnet and system. The
user must ensure that the scan room door is closed during system use. Failure to do so may cause
reciprocal interference with portable and mobile RF communications equipment, affecting the
performance of the MR coil and/or such equipment.
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The coil should only be used with the accessories specified in the operator's manual.
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The use of accessories other than those specified in the operator's manual may result in decreased
ESD immunity of the coil or MR system, causing damage to the coil and/or system.
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The equipment should not be used with other coils or equipment present in the MR scanner except
as specified in the Operator's Manual
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Tampering with the cable pins and connector may damage the connector and affect the coil or
system performance. Please verify that the connector and pins are not damaged before use.
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The coil should not be left unplugged in the system during body coil scanning
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No modification of this equipment is allowed. There are no user serviceable components.
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For split coil designs, the user should avoid touching any exposed connector pins and the patient at
the same time.
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After unpacking the coil, allow it to remain under stable atmospheric conditions for several hours
prior to using. Extreme temperature and/or humidity during storage and/or transportation could
have allowed condensation to form inside the coil.
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At the end of its service life, dispose of the coil in accordance with local regulation.
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