GE HEALTHCAREDRAFT VOLUSON® P8 / VOLUSON® P6
DIRECTION 5459672-100, R
EVISION 6 DRAFT (JANUARY 17, 2013) PROPRIETARY SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 2 - Site Preparation 2-5
2-2-4 Probe Environmental Requirements
Operation: Ambient temperature 18° to 30° C
Storage: -10° to 50° C
NOTE: Temperature in degrees C. Conversion to degrees F = °C (9/5) + 32).
2-2-5 Time and Manpower Requirements
Site preparation takes time. Begin Pre-installation checks as soon as possible. If possible, allow six 
weeks before delivery, for enough time to make necessary changes.
2-2-6 System Specifications
2-2-6-1 Physical Dimensions of Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6
The physical dimensions and weight (without Peripherals) of the Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 unit are 
summarized in Table 2-5.
NOTE: Physical dimensions (especially height and depth) depend on control console and monitor positioning. 
For more details refer to Chapter 5 - OPIO Positioning, on page 5-46. 
2-2-6-2 Acoustic Noise Output
max. 55 dB(A) 
2-2-6-3 Electrical Specifications
Please refer to Section 2-2-2-1 "Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 Power Requirements" on page 2-3.
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
SYSTEMS AND ELECTRONIC PROBES ARE DESIGNED FOR STORAGE TEMPERATURES OF
-10 TO + 50 degrees C. WHEN EXPOSED TO LARGE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS, THE 
PRODUCT SHOULD BE KEPT IN ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 10 HOURS BEFORE USE.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION: 
Have two people available to deliver and unpack the Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6.
Attempts to move the unit considerable distances (or on an incline) by one person alone, could 
result in personal injury and/or damage to the system.
Table 2-5    Physical Dimensions and Weight (without Monitor and Peripherals)
Version Height Width Depth Weight
Low 1350 mm 420 mm 670 mm Approximately 68 kg 
(without peripherals)
High 1450 mm 420 mm 670 mm  Approximately 69 kg 
(without peripherals)