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ART NUMBER FN091065, REVISION 2 VS5 N AND VS6 N SERVICE MANUAL
1-10 Section 1-3 - Safety Considerations
PRELIMINARY
1-3-3 Mechanical Safety (cont’d)
ALWAYS:
• Eject any media from the media storage devices DVD, MOD (if installed).
• Ensure that monitor is in folded and locked position.
• Ensure that the Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N system is well prepared and packed in its
original packaging before transporting. Special care must be taken to correctly position the
packing material, using all screws and brackets.
For further information, refer to Chapter 3 - System Setup.
• Place the probes in their carrying case.
• Secure the system in an full down position and lock the wheels (brake).
• Ensure that the Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N system is firmly secured while inside the
vehicle.
• Secure the system with straps or as directed otherwise to prevent motion during transport.
• Prevent vibration damage by driving cautiously. Avoid unpaved roads, excessive speeds,
and erratic stops or starts.
Before you move or transport the system, make sure to lock the LCD monitor arm firmly and flip
down the monitor to prevent damage to the system.
Always lock the system in its parked (locked) position after moving. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or equipment damage.
To avoid injury when you move the LCD monitor and the monitor arm, do not put your finger,
hand, or object on the joint of the monitor or the monitor arm.
Ensure that no-one touches the console arm/frogleg when moving the operator panel.
Do not move the unit if the operator panel is in unlocked position.
Keep the heat venting holes on the monitor unobstructed to avoid overheating of the monitor.
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.
Do not transport the Vivid S5 N or Vivid S6 N system in a vehicle without locking the
casters (wheels) and securing it as described in Section 3-8 "Storing and Transporting
the Unit" on page 3-186.
Equipment damage could result if special care is not taken when transporting the
Vivid™ S5 N and Vivid™ S6 N system in a vehicle.
Always lock the system in its parked (locked) position after moving. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.