GE Vivid S5 N - 1-3-3 Mechanical Safety

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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-9
PRELIMINARY
1-3-3 Mechanical Safety
WARNINGWARNING
WHILE THE SOFTWARE INSTALL PROCEDURE IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE DATA,
YOU SHOULD SAVE ANY PATIENT DATA, IMAGES, SYSTEM SETUPS TO A DVD OR
HARDCOPY BEFORE DOING A SOFTWARE UPGRADE.
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 SWIVEL. VERIFY THAT THE REAR BRAKES ARE IN THE
LOCKED POSITION.
DANGER
WHENENVER THE UNIT IS TO BE MOVED ALONG ANY INCLINE, USE EXTREME
CAUTION. MAKE SURE THAT THE VIVID S5 N OR VIVID S6 N SCANNER AND ALL
PERIPHERALS ARE SECURELY MOUNTED IN PLACE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE
IT.
DANGER
ULTRASOUND PROBES ARE HIGHLY SENSITIVE MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN
EASILY BE DAMAGED BY IMPROPER HANDLING. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING AND
PROTECT FROM DAMAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR
DEFECTIVE PROBE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
DANGER
NEVER USE A PROBE THAT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO MECHANICAL SHOCK OR
IMPACT. EVEN IF THE PROBE APPEARS TO BE UNBROKEN, IT MAY IN FACT BE
DAMAGED.
CAUTION
THE Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N portable ultrasound scanner WEIGHS 65KG (144 LBS.) OR MORE,
DEPENDING ON CARRY-ON PERIPHERALS WHEN READY FOR USE.
Care must be used when moving the unit or replacing its parts. Failure to follow the precautions
listed could result in injury, uncontrolled motion and costly damage.
ALWAYS:
• Use two people when moving on inclines or lifting more than 16 kg (35 lbs)
• Use the handle to move the system
• Be sure the pathway is clear.
• Use slow, careful motions.
• Do not let the system strike walls or door frames.
• When moving the system on inclines, make sure that the Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N scanner and all peripherals are securely
mounted in place before attempting to move the scanner.
• The rear handle should only be used for pushing the system. Do NOT use it for pulling the ultrasound scanner (in any direction)
as this may cause the system to become unstable in the event of colliding with obstacles.
WARNINGWARNING
THE SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE MOVED WITH THE OPERATING PANEL EXTENDED.
POSITION THE OPERATING PANEL IN ITS CENTERED AND LOCKED POSITION.
LOWER THE OPERATING PANEL AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE MOVING THE
SYSTEM.
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.