Product Manual

GE HEALTHCAREDRAFT VOLUSON® P8 / VOLUSON® P6
DIRECTION 5450839-100, REVISION 5 DRAFT (JANUARY 17, 2013) BASIC SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-7
Section 1-3
Safety Considerations
1-3-1 Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
1-3-2 Human Safety
Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.
Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only. Only personnel who have participated in
a Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 Training are authorized to service the equipment.
1-3-3 Mechanical Safety
NOTE: Special care should be taken when transporting the unit in a vehicle:
• Eject any DVD/CD from the drive.
• Place the probes in their carrying cases.
• DO NOT use the Control Panel as an anchor point.
• Secure the systems with straps in an upright position and lock the caster wheels (brake).
• Ensure that the Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 system is firmly secured while inside the vehicle.
• Prevent vibration damage by driving cautiously. Avoid unpaved roads, excessive speeds, and
erratic stops or starts.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
The Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 weighs approximately 70 kg, depending on installed
peripherals, (154 lbs., or more) when ready for use.
Care must be used when moving it or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions
listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
• Use the handle to move the system. • Be sure the pathway is clear.
• Use slow, careful motions. • Do not let the system strike walls or door frames.
Two people are required when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).
WARNINGWARNING
!! WARNING:
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ELEVATING THE UNIT, OR IF IT IS RAISED FOR A
REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE. THE VOLUSON® P8 / VOLUSON® P6
SYSTEM MAY BECOME UNSTABLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A TIP OVER.
WARNINGWARNING
!! WARNING:
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.
WARNINGWARNING
!! WARNING:
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR.
EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK, IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Always lower and center the Operator I/O Panel before moving the scanner.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION:
Before you move or transport the system, tilt the LCD monitor towards the user interface to
its minimal height prevent damage to the system.