GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 - 1
Chapter 1 
Introduction
Section 1-1
Overview
1-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 1
This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing this ultrasound machine. The service 
provider must read and understand all the information presented here before installing or servicing a 
unit.
1-1-2 Contents in Chapter 1
1-1-3 Purpose of Service Manual
This Service Manual provides installation and service information for the Vivid 7 Ultrasound Scanning 
unit.
Table 1-1    Contents in Chapter 1
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
1-1
Overview
1-1
1-2
Service Manual Overview
1-2
1-3
Important Conventions
1-9
1-4
Safety Considerations
1-15
1-5
Labels Locations
1-20
1-6
Dangerous Procedure Warnings
1-68
1-7
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements
1-69
1-8
Returning/Shipping Probes and Repair Parts
1-69
1-9
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1-70
1-10
Customer Assistance
1-71