GE HEALTHCARERAFT VOLUSON® P8 / VOLUSON® P6
DIRECTION 5459672-100, R
EVISION 6 DRAFT (JANUARY 17, 2013)  PROPRIETARY SERVICE MANUAL
3-4 Section 3-3 - Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment
Section 3-3
Receiving and Unpacking the Equipment 
The Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 ultrasound systemand accessories are shipped from the factory in a 
single durable shipping carton which is mounted on a raised wooden platform base. 
* Weight is approximate and will vary depending upon the supplied peripherals
Before unpacking the unit:
• Inspect the carton package for visible damage.
• Inspect the Shock and Tilt Indicator for evidence of accidental shock or tilting during transit, see: 
Figure 3-3 below).   
CAUTION
!! CAUTION: 
Please read this section carefully before unpacking the Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 and its 
(optional) peripherals.
CAUTION
!! CAUTION: 
Transport only with forklift or stacker truck.
During transport pay attention to the point of gravity (“tilt and drop” indicator)!
Have two people available to 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 3-4    Shipping Carton - Dimensions and Weight
Description Height Width Depth
Weight*
Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6
incl. accessories
1490 mm  870 mm 650 mm 
100kg (including 
the system)
Figure 3-3  Shock and Tilt Indicator
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
The device must only be transported in the original packaging!
Each shipping crate is sealed with cross-head screws. A Phillips 2 screwdriver is needed to open the
crate. It is recommended to keep and store the shipping crate and all other packing materials (includ-
ing the support foams, anti-static plastic cover, etc.), in case the unit has to be moved to a different 
location. Unpack the devices such a way that packaging can be reused.
For warranty purposes, storage of the above is required for one year from date of purchase..
NOTICE
!! NOTICE:
The device must only be transported in the original packaging!
If the shipping crate is damaged, please inform the Voluson® P8 / Voluson® P6 sales representative 
immediately.