Care and Maintenance
4-18 Ultrasound System – Common Service Information
Direction 5444964-100 English
Rev. 5
Safety test overview (continued)
WARNING
Users must ensure that safety inspections are performed
whenever damage is suspected and on a regular basis in
accordance with local authorities and facility procedures. DO
NOT use the Ultrasound system or individual probes which fail
any portion of the safety test.
WARNING
To minimize the risk and avoid an electric shock, only trained
persons are allowed to perform the electrical safety inspections
and tests.
CAUTION
Compare all safety-test results with safety-test results of
previously performed safety tests (e.g. last year etc). In case of
unexplainable abrupt changes of safety-test results consult
experienced authorized service personnel or GE for further
analysis.
CAUTION
To avoid electrical shock, the Ultrasound system under test
MUST NOT be connected to other electrical equipment.
Remove all interconnecting cables and wires. The Ultrasound
system under test must not be contacted by users or patients
while performing these tests.