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Electrical Safety
To minimize shock hazard, the equipment must be connected to a well grounded power source. The
system is equipped with a three-conductor AC power cable. This must be plugged into an approved
electrical outlet with safety grounding.
To ensure proper grounding, connect this equipment to a receptacle marked "HOSPITAL ONLY" OR
"HOSPITAL GRADE".
The power outlet used for this equipment should not be shared with other types of equipment. Both the
system power cable and the power connector must meet international electrical standards.
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Probes
All the probes for the Vivid i n and Vivid q N ultrasound unit are designed and manufactured to provide
trouble-free, reliable service. To ensure this, correct handling of probes is important and the following
points should be noted:
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Do not drop a probe or strike it against a hard surface, as this may damage the transducer elements,
acoustic lens, or housing.
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Do not use a cracked or damaged probe. In this event, call your field service representative
immediately to obtain a replacement.
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Avoid pulling, pinching or kinking the probe cable, since a damaged cable may compromise the
electrical safety of the probe.
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To avoid the risk of a probe accidentally falling, do not allow the probe cables to become entangled,
or to be caught in the SafeLock Cart wheels.
NOTE:
For detailed information on handling endocavity probes and invasive intracardiac probes, refer to the
appropriate supplementary instructions for each probe. In addition, refer to the Vivid i n/Vivid q N User
Manual for detailed probe handling instructions.
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Peripherals
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Safety and Environmental Guidelines
WARNING:
ALL DEVICES MEETING IEC60950 MUST BE KEPT OUTSIDE THE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT AS
DEFINED IN IEC60601-1-1, UNLESS THE DEVICES, ACCORDING TO IEC60601-1-1, ARE
EQUIPPED WITH:
A) ADDITIONAL EARTH PROTECTION
OR:
B) AN EXTRA ISOLATING TRANSFORMER
WARNING:
Commercial devices such as laser cameras, printers, VCRs and external monitors, usually
exceed allowable leakage current limits and, when plugged into separate AC outlets, are in
violation of patient safety standards. Suitable electrical isolation of such external AC outlets, or
the provision of extra protective earth for the device, is required in order to meet UL60601-1 and
IEC60601-1-1 standards for electrical leakage.
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Patient Vicinity UL 60601-1
Sub clause 2.12.20DV - D2 Addition
An area in which patients are normally cared for, the patient vicinity is the space with surfaces likely
to be in contact with the patient or attendant who can touch the patient. This encloses a space within
the room of 1.83 m (6 ft.) beyond the perimeter of the bed (examination table, dental chair,
treatment booth, and the like) in its intended location, and extending vertically 2.29 m (7.5 ft.) above
the floor.
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Environmental Dangers
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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