Important Safety Information; Service Manual - GE PANDA Service Manual

Important Safety Information

The service information is important for the safety of both the patient and operator and also serves to
enhance equipment reliability.
Warning: Before servicing the Giraffe and Panda Warmers, read through this entire
manual. As with all medical equipment, attempting to use this device without a
thorough understanding of its operation may result in patient or user injury. This
device should be serviced only by authorized service personnel. Additional
precautions specific to certain procedures are found in the text of this manual.
The information contained in this service manual pertains only to those models of products which are
marketed by GE Healthcare as of the effective date of this manual or the latest revision thereof. This service
manual was prepared for exclusive use by GE Healthcare service personnel in light of their training and
experience as well as the availability to them of parts, proper tools, and test equipment. Consequently,
GE Healthcare provides this service manual to its customers purely as a business convenience and for the
customer's general information only without warranty of the results with respect to any application of such
information.
Furthermore, because of the wide variety of circumstances under which maintenance and repair activities
may be performed and the unique nature of each individual's own experience, capacity, and qualifications,
the fact that a customer has received such information from GE Healthcare does not imply in any way that
GE Healthcare deems said individual to be qualified to perform any such maintenance or repair service.
Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable test and safety procedure or method, precaution,
tool, equipment, or device is referred to within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances may not warrant
or suggest different or additional procedures or requirements. This manual is subject to periodic review,
update, and revision. Customers are cautioned to obtain and consult the latest revision before undertaking
any service of the equipment.
Warning: The user or service staff should dispose of all the waste properly as per
federal, state, and local waste disposal regulations. Improper disposal could result
in personal injury and environmental impact.
Do not use malfunctioning equipment. If the system is under warranty, contact GE technical support at the
number on the back of the manual PRIOR to performing any repairs on the system.
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