Battery Safety - GE Voluson P8 Basic Service Manual

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1-3-9 Returning/Shipping System, Probes and Repair Parts
NOTE: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that "items what were saturated and/or dripping
with human blood that are now caked with dried blood; or which were used or intended for use in patient
care" are "regulated medical waste" for transportation purpose and must be transported as a hazardous
material.
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Battery Safety

NOTE: The Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 ultrasound system is supplied with a lithium ion battery in the power
supply module, as option.
The lithium ion technology used in the system's battery is significantly less hazardous to the
environment than the lithium metal technology used in some other batteries (such as watch batteries).
Used batteries should not be placed with common household waste products. Contact local authorities
for the location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you.
NOTE: Regulations vary for different countries. Dispose of a used battery in accordance with local regulations.
USE ONLY BATTERIES APPROVED BY GE HEALTHCARE AS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH THE
CAUTION
Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM.
Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 HAS A SAFETY DEVICE.
WARNING WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIS-ASSEMBLE OR ALTER THE BATTERY!
ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
• DO NOT short-circuit the battery bt directly connecting the negative terminals with metal objects.
• DO NOT hear the battery or discard it in a fire.
• DO NOT expose the battery to temperatures over 50
heat sources.
• DO NOT charge the battery near a heat source, such as, a fire or heater.
• DO NOT leave the battery in direct sunlight.
• DO NOT pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
• DO NOT use a damaged battery.
• DO NOT apply solder to a battery.
• DO NOT connect the battery to an electrical power outlet.
TO PREVENT THE BATTERY BURSTING, IGNITING, OR FUMES FROM THE BATTERY CAUSING
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT DAGAGE, ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUSTIONS:
• DO NOT immerse the battery in water or allow it to get wet.
• DO NOT place the battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
• If the battery leaks or emits an oder, remove it from all possible flammable soures.
• If the battery emits an odor or heat, is deformed or discolored, or in a way appears abnormal during
use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it and stop using it.
NOTE: If you have any questions about the battery, consult your local GE representative.
• Storage of the battery pack:
Short-term(less than 1 month): between 0
• Long-term(more than 3 months): between 10
When charging the battery for the first time after long-term storage, recover the battery pack to
original performance through repeating several cycles of full charging and discharging.
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