GE HEALTHCARE
DIRECTION FC091194, REVISION 11    VIVID 7 SERVICE MANUAL 
10 - 2  - 
10-1-4 Important Warnings
 
Section 10-2
Why do Maintenance
10-2-1 Keeping Records
It is good business practice that ultrasound facilities maintain records of periodic and corrective 
maintenance. The Ultrasound Inspection Certificate (provided on page 25) provides the customer with 
documentation that the ultrasound scanner is maintained on a periodic basis.
A copy of the Ultrasound Inspection Certificate should be kept in the same room or near the scanner.
10-2-2 Quality Assurance
In order to gain accreditation from organizations such as the American College of Radiology (USA), it 
is the customer’s responsibility to have a quality assurance program in place for each scanner. The 
program must be directed by a medical physicists, the supervising radiologist/physician or appropriate 
designee.
Routine quality control testing must occur regularly. The same tests are performed during each period 
so that changes can be monitored over time and effective corrective action can be taken.
Testing results, corrective action and the effects of corrective action must be documented and 
maintained on the site.
Your GE service representative can help you with establishing, performing and maintaining records for 
a quality assurance program. Please contact us for coverage and/or price for service.
CAUTION
Practice good ESD prevention. Wear an anti–static strap when handling electronic parts and 
even when disconnecting/connecting cables.
DANGER
THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES ON THE BACKPLANE, THE AC DISTRIBUTION, 
AND DC DISTRIBUTION THAT ARE DANGEROUS. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT 
THE SYSTEM POWER PLUG AND OPEN THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER 
BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANY PARTS. BE CAUTIOUS WHENEVER POWER IS 
STILL ON AND COVERS ARE REMOVED.
CAUTION
Do not pull out or insert circuit boards while power is ON.
CAUTION
Do not operate this unit unless all board covers and frame panels are securely in place. System 
performance and cooling require this.