Facility needs
Ultrasound System – Common Service Information 3-25
Direction 5444964-100 English Rev. 5
Required facility needs (continued)
• Dedicated single branch power outlet of adequate
amperage, meeting all local and national codes, which is
located less than 2.5 m (8 ft.) from the Ultrasound system’s
proposed location
• Door opening is at least 76 cm (30 in) wide
• Proposed location for Ultrasound system is at least 0.5 m
(1.5 ft.) from the wall for cooling
• Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within
2 m (6.5 ft.) of each other with peripheral within 1 m of the
Ultrasound system to connect cables.
• Power outlets for other medical equipment
• Power outlets for test equipment within 1 m (3.2 ft.) of
Ultrasound system
• Clean and protected space to store probes (in their cases or
on a rack)
• Material to safely clean probes (done with a plastic
container, never metal)
For the amperage requirements, see: ‘Electrical requirements’
on page 3-5.
Desirable features
• Door is at least 92 cm (3 ft.) wide
• Circuit breaker for dedicated power outlet is easily
accessible
• Sink with hot and cold water
• Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, like used probe
sheaths
• Emergency oxygen supply
• Storage for linens and equipment
• Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room
• Dual level lighting (bright and dim)
• Lockable cabinet ordered by GE for its software and
proprietary manuals
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