GE HEALTHCARE - KRETZTECHNIK VOLUSON® 730EXPERT (BT03)
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IRECTION 105899, REVISION 3 DRAFT (APRIL 29, 2008) SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 2 - Site Preparation 2-7
2-3-2 Mandatory Site Requirements
NOTE: GE Healthcare requires a dedicated power and ground for the proper operation of its Ultrasound
equipment. This dedicated power shall originate at the last distribution panel before the system.
The dedicated line shall consist of one phase, a neutral (not shared with any other circuit), and a full
size ground wire from the distribution panel to the Ultrasound outlet. Please note that image artifacts
can occur, if at any time within the facility, the ground from the main facility's incoming power source to
the Ultrasound unit is only a conduit.
The following are mandatory site requirements. Additional (optional) recommendations, as well as a
recommended ultrasound room layout, are provided in Section 2-3-3 "Site Recommendations" .
• Door opening is at least 76 cm (30 in) wide.
• Proposed location for unit is at least 0.3 m (1 ft.) from the wall for cooling
• Clean and protected space for storage of probes (either in their case or on a rack).
• Material to safely clean probes (performed using a plastic container, never metal).
• Power outlet and place for any external peripheral are within 2 m (6.5 ft) of each other with
peripheral within 1 m of the unit to connect cables.
NOTE: The Voluson® 730Expert has four outlets inside the unit. One is for the monitor and three for on board
peripherals.
In case of network option:
• An active network outlet in the vicinity of the ultrasound unit.
• A network cable of appropriate length (regular Pin-to-Pin network cable).
• An IT administrator who will assist in configuring the unit to work with your local network.
A fixed IP address is required. Refer to the form provided at page 3-50 for network details that are
required.
NOTE: All relevant preliminary network port installations at the prepared site must be performed by authorized
contractors. The purchaser of GE equipment must utilize only qualified personnel to perform servicing
of the equipment.
2-3-3 Site Recommendations
The following are (optional) site recommendations. Mandatory site requirements are provided in the
Mandatory Site Requirements section, above.
• Door is at least 90 cm (3 ft.) wide
• Circuit breaker for dedicated power outlet is easily accessible
• Sink with hot and cold water
• Receptacle for bio–hazardous waste, like used probe sheaths
• Emergency oxygen supply
• Storage for linens and equipment
• Nearby waiting room, lavatory, and dressing room
• Dual level lighting (bright and dim)
• Lockable cabinet ordered by GE for its software and proprietary manuals
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