Safety Considerations; Introduction; Human Safety; Mechanical Safety - GE Voluson 730 Service Manual

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Safety Considerations

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Introduction

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
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Human Safety

Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.
Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
Only personnel who have participated in a Voluson® 730 Training are authorized to service the
equipment.
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Mechanical Safety

WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
WARNING WARNING
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT
WARNING WARNING
CAN 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,
WARNING WARNING
IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
Always lower and center the Operator I/O Panel before moving the scanner.
CAUTION
The Voluson® 730 weighs 136 kgor more, depending on installed peripherals, (300 lbs., or
CAUTION
more) when ready for use. Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure
to follow the precautions listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly
damage.
ALWAYS:
Be sure the pathway is clear.
Use slow, careful motions.
Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).
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