Mechanical Safety - GE VIVID S60N Basic Service Manual

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Mechanical Safety

WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
WARNING WARNING
YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO A DVD OR
HARDCOPY BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.
PRIOR TO ELEVATING SCANNER, VERIFY THAT THE MONITOR IS LOCKED IN ITS
WARNING WARNING
LOWEST POSITION. VERIFY THAT THE FRONT BRAKE IS LOCKED AND THE
SCANNER IS UNABLE TO SWIVEL. VERIFY THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE IN THE
LOCKED POSITION.
WHENEVER THE UNIT IS TO BE MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE EXTREME
DANGER
CAUTION. MAKE SURE THAT THE VIVID™ S60N/VIVID™ S70N SCANNER AND ALL
PERIPHERALS ARE SECURELY MOUNTED IN PLACE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
MOVE IT.
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN
DANGER
EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING AND
PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR
DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR. EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK, IT
DANGER
MAY BE DAMAGED.
The Vivid™ S60N/Vivid™ S70N ultrasound scanner weighs 75kg (165 lbs.) or more, depending
CAUTION
on
carry-on peripherals when ready for use.
Care must be used when moving the unit or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions
listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
• Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs)
• Use the handle to move the system
• Be sure the pathway is clear
• Use slow, careful motions
• Do not let the system strike walls or door frames
• When moving the system on inclines, make sure that the Vivid S60N/Vivid S70N scanner and
all peripherals are securely mounted in place before attempting to move the scanner.
• The rear handle should only be used for pushing the system. Do NOT use it for pulling the
ultrasound scanner (in any direction) as this may cause the system to become unstable in the
event of colliding with obstacles
THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATING PANEL EXTENDED.
WARNING WARNING
POSITION THE OPERATING PANEL IN ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION.
LOWER THE OPERATING PANEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE
SYSTEM. See
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Figure 5-7 on page 5-10
Chapter 1 - Introduction
V S60N/V
IVID IVID
illustrating system in Transportation Mode.
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