GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11 VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1 - 19
1-4-5 Electrical Safety
1-4-5-1 Safe Practices
Follow these guidelines to minimize shock hazards whenever you are using the scanner;
• The equipment chassis must be connected to an electrical ground.
• The unit is equipped with a three-conductor AC power cable. This must be plugged into an approved
electrical outlet with safety ground.
• The power outlet used for this equipment should not be shared with other types of equipment.
• Both the system power cable and the power connector must meet international electrical standards.
1-4-5-2 Probes
Follow these guidelines before connecting a probe to the scanner;
• Inspect the probe prior to each use for damage or degradation to the;
- housing
- cable strain relief
-lens
- seal
• Do not use a damaged or defective probe.
• Never immerse the probe connector or adapter into any liquid.
WARNINGWARNING
CONNECTING A Vivid 7 SCANNER TO THE WRONG VOLTAGE LEVEL WILL MOST
LIKELY DESTROY IT.