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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 3 - System Setup 3-3
PRELIMINARY
3-2-3 Safety Reminders
Note: The Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N User Manual should be fully read and understood before operating
the unit. Keep the manual near the unit for reference.
WHEN USING ANY TEST INSTRUMENT THAT IS CAPABLE OF OPENING THE
AC GROUND LINE (I.E., METER’S GROUND SWITCH IS OPEN), DO NOT TOUCH
THE UNIT!
TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO UNPACK THE SYSTEM AS IT IS HEAVY.
TWO PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS REQUIRED WHENEVER A PART WEIGHING 19KG (35 LB.)
OR MORE MUST BE LIFTED.
IF THE UNIT IS VERY COLD OR HOT, DO NOT TURN ON POWER TO THE UNIT UNTIL IT HAS
HAD SUFFICIENT TIME TO ACCLIMATE TO ITS OPERATING ENVIRONMENT.
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CONNECT THE UNIT TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED
POWER OUTLET.
DO NOT USE A THREE-PRONG TO TWO-PRONG ADAPTER, AS THIS DEFEATS SAFETY
GROUNDING.
DO NOT WEAR THE ESD WRIST STRAP WHEN YOU WORK ON LIVE CIRCUITS WHERE MORE
THAN 30 V PEAK IS PRESENT.
DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT UNLESS ALL BOARD COVERS AND FRAME PANELS ARE
SECURELY IN PLACE, TO ENSURE OPTIMAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND COOLING.
(WHEN COVERS ARE REMOVED, EMI MAY BE PRESENT).
ACOUSTIC OUTPUT HAZARD
ALTHOUGH THE ULTRASOUND ENERGY TRANSMITTED FROM THE
Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N PORTABLE ULTRASOUND SCANNER IS WITHIN AIUM/NEMA
STANDARDS AND FDA LIMITATIONS, AVOID UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE.
ULTRASOUND ENERGY CAN PRODUCE HEAT AND MECHANICAL DAMAGE
.