Chapter 6: Safety 131
Safety
Equipment Safety
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: Do not use the system if an error message appears on the image display: note the
error code; call SonoSite or your local representative; turn off the system by
pressing and holding the power key until the system powers down.
To avoid increasing the system and transducer connector temperature, do not
block the airflow to the ventilation holes on the side of the system.
Caution: Excessive bending or twisting of cables can cause a failure or intermittent
operation.
Improper cleaning or disinfecting of any part of the system can cause permanent
damage. For cleaning and disinfecting instructions, see Chapter 7,
“Troubleshooting and Maintenance.”
Do not submerge the transducer connector in solution. The cable is not liquid-tight
beyond the transducer connector/cable interface.
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 0° and 40°C
(32° 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 temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Keep it away from fire
and other heat sources.
Do not charge the battery near a heat source, such as a fire or heater.
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
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