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1 Safety Precautions
1.1 Meaning of Safety Symbols
1.2 Safety Precautions
Please observe the following precautions to ensure patient and operator’s safety when using this
system.
Do not operate this system and probes in an atmosphere containing flammable
gases or liquids such as anesthetic gases, hydrogen, and ethanol, because
there is danger of explosion.
• Do not connect the three-wire cable of the system with a two-wire plug
without protective grounding; otherwise, electric shock may result.
• Do connect the power plug of this system to wall receptacles that meet the
ratings indicated on the rating nameplate. If adapters or multi-functional
receptacles are used, it may cause the leakage current to exceed the
safety requirement.
Symbol Description
Type-BF applied part
The ultrasound probes connected to this system are type-BF applied parts.
The ECG leads within this system is type-BF applied part.
Caution!
General warning sign.
Patient/user infection due to contaminated equipment. Be careful when
performing cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
Patient injury or tissue damage from ultrasonic radiation. The ALARA
principle must be practiced when operating the ultrasound system.
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