Service manual

Chapter 3: Safety 9
Chapter 3: Safety
This chapter contains electrical and clinical safety information required by regulatory agencies. The information
applies to the ultrasound system, transducers, accessories, and peripherals.
Electrical safety
This system meets EN60601-1, Class I/internally-powered equipment requirements and Type BF and Type CF isolated
patient-applied parts safety requirements.
This system complies with the applicable medical equipment requirements published in the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA), European Norm Harmonized Standards, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety standards. See
“Standards” on page 19.
For maximum safety observe the following warnings and cautions.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of injury, do not operate the system in the presence of flammable
gasses or anesthetics. Explosion can result.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of electrical shock or injury, do not open the system enclosures. All
internal adjustments and replacements, except battery replacement, must be made by a
qualified technician.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of electrical shock:
• This equipment must be connected only to a supply mains with protective earth.
• Use only properly grounded equipment. Shock hazards exist if the power supply is
not properly grounded. Grounding reliability can be achieved only when equipment
is connected to a receptacle marked “Hospital Only” or “Hospital Grade” or
equivalent. The grounding wire must not be removed or defeated.
• When using the system in an environment where the integrity of the protective earth
conductor arrangement is in doubt, operate the system on battery power only and
disconnect the power supply.
• Do not let the bar code scanner or external mouse touch the patient.
• Do not touch any of the following:
• The power supply and the patient at the same time
• The ungrounded signal input/output connectors on the back of the ultrasound
system
• The system battery contacts (inside the battery compartment)
• The system transducer connector when the transducer or Triple Transducer
Connect (TTC) is disconnected
• The system transducer connector on the TTC if no transducers are connected
• Do not connect the system power supply or docking system to a multiple portable
socket outlet (MPSO) or extension cord.
• Before using the transducer, inspect the transducer face, housing, and cable. Do not use
the transducer if the transducer or cable is damaged.
• Always disconnect the power supply from the system before cleaning the system.
• Do not use any transducer that has been immersed beyond the specified cleaning or
disinfection level. See Chapter 7, “Maintenance”
• Use only accessories and peripherals recommended by SonoSite, including the power
supply. Connection of accessories and peripherals not recommended by SonoSite
could result in electrical shock. Contact SonoSite or your local representative for a list
of accessories and peripherals available from or recommended by SonoSite.