Important Conventions; Conventions Used In This Manual; Standard Hazard Icons - GE Voluson E Series Service Manual

1.4 Important Conventions

1.4.1 Conventions used in this Manual

MODEL DESIGNATIONS
This manual covers the Voluson E-Series ultrasound systems listed in
ICONS
Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they reinforce the printed message. The icons, labels and conventions
used on the product and in the service information are described in this chapter.
SAFETY PRECAUTION MESSAGES
Various levels of safety precaution messages may be found on the equipment and in the service information.
The different levels of concern are identified by a flag word that precedes the precautionary message.
Known or potential hazards to personnel are labeled in one of following ways:
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Danger
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Warning
•
Caution

1.4.2 Standard Hazard Icons

Important information will usually be preceded by the exclamation point (!) contained within a triangle, as
seen throughout this chapter. In addition to text, several different graphical icons (symbols) may be used to
make you aware of specific types of hazards that could cause harm. Even if a symbol isn't used in this
manual, it is included for your reference.
Danger
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury or death if the instructions are
ignored.
Warning
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury and property damage if instructions
are ignored.
Caution
Indicates the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury and property damage if
instructions are ignored. Equipment damage possible.
Electric Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from electric hazards.
Bio Hazard
Indicates the risk of disease transmission or infections.
Explosion Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from explosion hazards.
Moving Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from moving or tipping hazards.
Mechanical Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from mechanical/pinch hazards.
Acoustic Output Hazard
Indicates the risk of injury from acoustic output hazards.
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