Mechanical Safety - GE Vivid 7 Service Manual

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Mechanical Safety

PRIOR TO ELEVATING SCANNER, VERIFY THAT THE KEYBOARD IS LOCKED IN ITS

LOWEST POSITION. VERIFY THAT THE FRONT BRAKE IS LOCKED AND THE

SCANNER IS UNABLE TO SWIWEL. VERIFY THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE IN THE

LOCKED POSITION.

WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE

EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.

ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT 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, IT

MAY BE DAMAGED.

REMEMBER: IF THE FRONT CASTER SWIVEL LOCK IS ENGAGED FOR

TRANSPORTATION, PRESSING THE RELEASE PEDAL ONCE DISENGAGES THE

SWIVEL LOCK. YOU MUST DEPRESS THE RELEASE PEDAL A SECOND TIME TO

ENGAGE THE BRAKE.

THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATOR PANEL EXTENDED.

MOVE THE OPERATOR PANEL TO ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION. LOWER

THE OPERATOR PANEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE SYSTEM.

Ensure that nobody touch the console arm/frogleg when moving the Operator Panel (Control

Do not move the unit if the Operator Panel (Control Console) is in unlocked position.

Always lock the Operator Panel (Control Console) in its parking (locked) position before moving

the scanner around.

Keep the heat venting holes on the monitor unobstructed to avoid overheating of the monitor.

VIVID 7 weighs 190 kg (419 lbs) or more, depending on installed peripherals, when ready for use.

Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions listed

below could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.

- 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).

To avoid injury when you move the LCD monitor and the monitor arm, do NOT put your finger,

hand, or object on the joint of the monitor and the monitor arm.

Chapter 1 - Introduction