Safety Information
2-10 Ultrasound System – Common Service Information
Direction 5444964-100 English
Rev. 5
Human Safety (continued)
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock, Ultrasound system must be turned off
and disconnected from power source. Cord must be controlled
at all times.
Wait for at least 30 seconds for capacitors to discharge as
there are no test points to verify isolation. The light on the OP
panel on/off button will turn off.
Ultrasound System components may be energized. Always
refer to the Ultrasound system's Service Manual for LOTO
warnings and cautions.
Capacitors on Ultrasound Systems with the Shearwave Option
can take up to 5 minutes to discharge.
WARNING
For Console Ultrasound systems and for Ultrasound systems
mounted on a Cart, use extreme caution as long as the
Ultrasound System is un-stable, not resting on all four casters.
WARNING
For Console Ultrasound systems and for Ultrasound systems
mounted on a Cart, tilting the console requires two people in
order to avoid injury to service personnel and damage to the
equipment.
WARNING
Use all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as gloves,
safety shoes, safety glasses, and kneeling pads, to reduce the
risk of injury.
WARNING
Beware of possible sharp edges on all mechanical parts. If
sharp edges are encountered, the appropriate PPE should be
used to reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING
Wear all PPE including gloves as indicated in the chemical
MSDS.