Chapter 5: Safety 43
Safety
Equipment Protection
To protect your ultrasound system, transducer, and accessories, follow these precautions.
Battery Safety
To prevent the battery from bursting, igniting, or emitting fumes and causing equipment damage,
observe the following precautions:
Caution: Excessive bending or twisting of cables can cause a failure or intermittent
operation.
To avoid damaging the power supply, verify the power supply input is within the
correct voltage range. See “Electrical” on page 76 in Chapter 7, “Specifications.”
Improper cleaning or disinfecting of any part of the system can cause permanent
damage. For cleaning and disinfecting instructions, see Chapter 6,
“Troubleshooting and Maintenance.”
Do not use solvents such as thinner or benzene, or abrasive cleaners on any part of
the system.
Remove the battery from the system if the system is not likely to be used for some
time.
Do not spill liquid on the system.
Warning: The battery has a safety device. Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
Charge the batteries only when the ambient temperature is between 10° and 40°C
(50° and 104°F).
Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the positive and negative
terminals with metal objects.
Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
Do not expose the battery to storage temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Keep it away
from fire and other heat sources.
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
Do not charge the battery near a heat source, such as a fire or heater.
Recharge the battery only with the docking station, stand, or auxiliary power cable.
Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
Do not use a damaged battery.
Do not solder a battery.
When inserting the battery in the docking station or in the system, never reverse
the polarity of the battery terminals.
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