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Personnel and equipment safety
The hazards listed below can seriously affect the safety of
personnel and equipment during a diagnostic ultrasound
DANGER
examination.
Explosion hazard
Never operate the equipment in the presence of flammable or
explosive liquids, vapors or gases. Malfunctions in the unit, or
sparks generated by fan motors, can electrically ignite these
substances. Operators should be aware of the following points
to prevent such explosion hazards.
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Electrical hazard
The internal circuits of the unit use high voltages, capable of
causing serious injury or death by electrical shock.
WARNING
To avoid injury
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Fuses blown within 36 hours of being replaced may indicate a
malfunctioning electrical circuit within the system. In this event,
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If flammable substances are detected in the environment,
do not plug in or turn on the system.
If flammable substances are detected after the system has
been turned on, do not attempt to turn off the unit, or to
unplug it.
If flammable substances are detected, evacuate and
ventilate the area before turning off the unit.
Do not remove the unit's protective covers. No
user-serviceable parts are inside. If servicing is required,
contact qualified technical personnel.
Connect the attachment plug to a hospital-grade grounding
outlet to ensure adequate grounding.
Do not place liquids on or above the unit. Conductive fluids
seeping into the active circuit components may cause short
circuiting, which could result in an electrical fire.
An electrical hazard may exist if any light, monitor or visual
indicator remains on after the unit is turned off.
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