S6 Portable Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
Service Manual
11.3 Probe Maintenance
The illustrations of a linear array probe and a convex array probe are shown
below,
• The probe is very sensitive to vibrations, handle the probe with care
to prevent any collision damage.
• The system must be in the freeze mode, at the EXAM screen or turned
off when removing/connecting the probe.
• Avoid scratching the probe head.
• Clean the probe with soft cloth or wet sponge soaked in potable water.
Do not use solutions containing alcohol or any other organic solvent
(e.g. diluent).
• If any evidence of wear on a probe is discovered, you should stop
using this probe immediately and contact service engineer as soon as
possible.
• Turn the switch lock in the indicated direction as shown on the probe
connector when connecting the probe.
• Avoid winding or stretching the probe cable excessively while using
the probe.
• Use only the quality couplant to avoid damaging probe head.
P/N: 4720-0034-01A
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