GE LOGIQ S8 Vet - Mechanical Safety

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DIRECTION 5394227, 12 LOGIQ S8/LOGIQ E8 SERVICE MANUAL
Section 1-4 - Safety Considerations 1 - 17
1-4-4 Mechanical Safety
WARNINGWARNING
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN ELEVATING THE UNIT, OR IF IT IS RAISED FOR A
REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE. THE LOGIQ S8 SYSTEM MAY BECOME
UNSTABLE WHICH COULD CAUSE A TIP OVER.
WARNINGWARNING
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
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS FALLEN TO THE FLOOR.
EVEN IF IT LOOKS OK, IT MAY BE DAMAGED.
WARNINGWARNING
WHEN THE UNIT IS RAISED FOR A REPAIR OR MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE
EXTREME CAUTION SINCE IT MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AND TIP OVER.
CAUTION
The system weighs approximately 85 kg (LOGIQ S8) / 97 kg (LOGIQ E8) 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 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).
CAUTION
THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATOR I/O PANEL EXTENDED.
MOVE THE OPERATOR I/O PANEL TO ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION.
LOWER THE OPERATOR I/O PANEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE
SYSTEM.
CAUTION
Before you move or transport the system, make sure to lock the LCD monitor firmly and flip
down the monitor to prevent damage to the system.
CAUTION
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 or the monitor arm.
CAUTION
To avoid injury or damage to the monitor, make sure there is nothing within range of the LCD
before moving the monitor and monitor arm. This includes people as well as things.
CAUTION
Ensure that nobody touches the console arm/frogleg when moving the Operator Panel.