GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
2 - 10 Section 2-3 - Facility Needs
Section 2-3
Facility Needs
2-3-1 Purchaser Responsibilities
The work and materials needed to prepare the site is the responsibility of the purchaser. Delay, 
confusion, and waste of manpower can be avoided by completing pre installation work before delivery. 
Purchaser responsibility includes:
• Procuring the materials required.
• Completing the preparations before delivery of the ultrasound system.
• Paying the costs for any alterations and modifications not specifically provided in the sales contract.
NOTE: All electrical installations that are preliminary to the positioning of the equipment at the site 
prepared for the equipment must be performed by licensed electrical contractors. Other 
connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing must also be 
performed by qualified personnel. The products involved (and the accompanying electrical 
installations) are highly sophisticated and special engineering competence is required. All 
electrical work on these products must comply with the requirements of applicable electrical 
codes. The purchaser of GE equipment must only utilize qualified personnel to perform 
electrical servicing on the equipment. 
The desire to use a non–listed or customer provided product or to place an approved product further 
from the system than the interface kit allows, presents challenges to the installation team. To avoid 
delays during installation, such variances should be made known to the individuals or group performing 
the installation at the earliest possible date (preferably prior to the purchase).
The ultrasound suite must be clean prior to delivery of the machine. Carpet is not recommended 
because it collects dust and creates static. Potential sources of EMI (electromagnetic interference) 
should also be investigated before delivery. Dirt, static, and EMI can negatively impact system reliability.