Care and Maintenance
4-8 Ultrasound System – Common Service Information
Direction 5444964-100 English
 Rev. 5
Peripheral/option checks
If any peripherals or options are not part of the Ultrasound 
system configuration, the check can be omitted. 
Mains cable inspection 
Table 4-3:  GE approved peripheral/hardware option functional checks
Step Item Description
1.  Media Verify media drive(s) read/write properly. Clean if necessary.
2.  B/W Printer Verify hardcopy output of the B/W video page printer. Clean heads and 
covers if necessary.
3.  Color Printer Verify hardcopy output of the Color video page printer. Clean heads and 
covers if necessary.
4.  DICOM Verify that DICOM is functioning properly. Send an image to a DICOM 
device.
5.  ECG Verify basic operation with customer
6.  Footswitch Verify that the footswitch is functioning as programed. Clean as necessary. 
Table 4-4:  Mains Cable Inspection, As Appropriate
Step Item Description
1.  Unplug Cord Disconnect the mains cable from the wall and Ultrasound system.
2.  Inspect Inspect it and its connectors for damage of any kinds.
3.  Verify Verify that the LINE, NEUTRAL and GROUND wires are properly attached 
to the terminals, and that no strands may cause a short circuit.
4.  Verify Inlet connector retainer is functional.