GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
4 - 26 Section 4-2 - General Procedures
4-2-13 Moving and Transporting the Vivid 7
CAUTION
VIVID 7 weighs 190 kg (419 lbs) 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 
below could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
- Be sure the pathway is clear.
- Use slow, careful motions.
- Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs).
WARNINGWARNING
PRIOR TO ELEVATING SCANNER, VERIFY THAT THE KEYBOARD IS LOCKED IN ITS 
LOWEST POSITION. VERIFY THAT THE FRONT BRAKE IS LOCKED AND THE 
SCANNER IS UNABLE TO SWIWEL. VERIFY THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE IN THE 
LOCKED POSITION.
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.
WARNINGWARNING
REMEMBER: IF THE FRONT CASTER SWIVEL LOCK IS ENGAGED FOR 
TRANSPORTATION, PRESSING THE RELEASE PEDAL ONCE DISENGAGES THE 
SWIVEL LOCK. YOU MUST DEPRESS THE RELEASE PEDAL A SECOND TIME TO 
ENGAGE THE BRAKE.
WARNINGWARNING
THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATOR PANEL EXTENDED. 
MOVE THE OPERATOR PANEL TO ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION. LOWER 
THE OPERATOR PANEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE SYSTEM.
CAUTION
Ensure that nobody touch the console arm/frogleg when moving the Operator Panel (Control 
Console).
CAUTION
Do not move the unit if the Operator Panel (Control Console) is in unlocked position.
CAUTION
Always lock the Operator Panel (Control Console) in its parking (locked) position before moving 
the scanner around.
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 and the monitor arm.
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 or damage to the monitor, make sure there is nothing within range of the LCD 
before moving the monitor and the monitor arm. This includes people as well as things.
CAUTION
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Do not transport Vivid 7 in a vehicle without locking the casters (wheels).