GE Vivid 3

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
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IRECTION 2300164-100, REVISION 7 VIVID™ 3 PRO/VIVID™ 3 SERVICE MANUAL
3-2 Section 3-2 - Installation Reminders
Section 3-2
Installation Reminders
3-2-1 Average Installation Time
Once the site has been prepared, the average installation time required is shown in Table 3-2 below.
3-2-2 Installation Warnings
1.) Since the Vivid™ 3 weighs 160 kg (353 lbs) or more, without options, two persons are always
required to unpack it. This is also applicable when installing any additional items in excess of 16 kg
(35 lbs).
2.) There are no operator-serviceable components. To prevent shock, do not remove any covers or
panels. Should problems or malfunctions occur, unplug the power cord. Only qualified service
personnel should carry out servicing and troubleshooting.
3-2-2-1 System Acclimation Time
Following transport, the Vivid™ 3 system may be very cold, or hot. Allow time for the system to acclimate
before being switched ON. Acclimation requires 1 hour for each 2.5
o
C increment, when the temperature of
the system is below 10
o
C or above 35
o
C.
Table 3-2 Average Installation Time
Description
Average
Installation Time
Comments
Unpacking the scanner 0.5 hour
Installing the scanner 0.5 hour Time may vary, according to the required configuration
DICOM Option
(connectivity)
0.5 - 2.0 hours Time may vary, according to the required configuration
CAUTION
Turning the system ON after arrival at the site - without allowing time for acclimation - may
cause system damage!
Table 3-3 Vivid™ 3 System Acclimation Time
°C
60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40
°F
140 131 122 113 104 96 86 77 68 59 50 41 32 23 14 5 -4 -13 -22 -31 -40
Hrs
8 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
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