Warnings
Ultrasound System – Common Service Information 4-3
Direction 5444964-100 English Rev. 5
Warnings
Warnings
DANGER
 
WHERE APPLICABLE, THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES ON 
THE BACKPLANE, THE AC DISTRIBUTION, AND DC 
DISTRIBUTION THAT ARE DANGEROUS. BE SURE TO 
DISCONNECT THE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM POWER PLUG 
AND OPEN THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE YOU 
REMOVE ANY PARTS. BE CAUTIOUS WHENEVER POWER 
IS STILL ON AND COVERS ARE REMOVED.
CAUTION
Practice good ESD prevention. Wear an anti–static strap when 
handling electronic parts and even when disconnecting/
connecting cables.
CAUTION
Do not pull out or insert circuit boards while power is on.
CAUTION
Do not operate this Ultrasound system unless all board covers 
and frame panels are securely in place. System performance 
and cooling require this.
CAUTION
To ensure the mutual protection and safety of GE service 
personnel and our customers, all equipment and work areas 
must be clean and free of any hazardous contaminants before 
a Service Engineer starts a repair. This includes, but is not 
limited to, decontamination and/or sterilization, depending on 
the application or use of the medical device.