Safety Information
2-10 Ultrasound System – Common Service Information
Direction 5444964-100 English
 Rev. 5
Human Safety  (continued)
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock, Ultrasound system must be turned off 
and disconnected from power source. Cord must be controlled 
at all times.
Wait for at least 30 seconds for capacitors to discharge as 
there are no test points to verify isolation. The light on the OP 
panel on/off button will turn off.
Ultrasound System components may be energized. Always 
refer to the Ultrasound system's Service Manual for LOTO 
warnings and cautions.
Capacitors on Ultrasound Systems with the Shearwave Option 
can take up to 5 minutes to discharge.
WARNING
For Console Ultrasound systems and for Ultrasound systems 
mounted on a Cart, use extreme caution as long as the 
Ultrasound System is un-stable, not resting on all four casters.
WARNING
For Console Ultrasound systems and for Ultrasound systems 
mounted on a Cart, tilting the console requires two people in 
order to avoid injury to service personnel and damage to the 
equipment.
WARNING
Use all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, 
safety shoes, safety glasses, and kneeling pads, to reduce the 
risk of injury. 
WARNING
Beware of possible sharp edges on all mechanical parts. If 
sharp edges are encountered, the appropriate PPE should be 
used to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING
Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical 
MSDS.