Personnel And Equipment Safety - GE Vivid S70 User Manual

Personnel and equipment safety

General hazard
CAUTION
CAUTION
Explosion hazard
WARNING
Electrical hazard
WARNING
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Vivid S70 / S60 User Manual
BC092760-1EN 01
The hazards listed below can seriously affect the safety of
personnel and equipment during a diagnostic ultrasound
examination.
Do not use this equipment if a safety problem is known to exist.
Have the system repaired and performance verified by
qualified service personnel before returning to use.
Only approved and recommended peripherals and accessories
should be used.
All peripherals and accessories must be securely mounted to
the Vivid S70 / S60.
Never operate the equipment in the presence of flammable or
explosive liquids, vapors, or gases. Malfunctions in the system
or sparks generated by fan motors can electrically ignite these
substances. Operators should be aware of the following points
to prevent such explosion hazards.
• If flammable substances are detected in the environment,
do not plug in or turn on the system.
• If flammable substances are detected after the system has
been turned on, do not attempt to turn off the system, or to
unplug it.
• If flammable substances are detected, evacuate and
ventilate the area before turning off the system.
The internal circuits of the system use high voltages, capable of
causing serious injury or death by electrical shock.
Important safety considerations
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