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IRECTION GB091046, REVISION 2 VIVID E9 / VIVID E7 BT’13 SERVICE MANUAL
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Section 1-4
Safety considerations
1-4-1 Introduction
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and repair of
this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual, violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment.
1-4-2 Human safety
• Operating personnel must not remove the system covers.
• Servicing should be performed by authorized personnel only.
• Only personnel who have participated in a VIVID E9 / VIVID E7 Training Seminar are authorized to
service the equipment.
• Local laws may restrict this device for sale or use by or on the order of a physician.
NOTE: For VIVID E9 Vet, local laws may restrict this device for sale or use by or on the order of a
veterinarian.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, CAPABLE OF CAUSING DEATH, ARE PRESENT IN
THIS EQUIPMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN HANDLING, TESTING AND
ADJUSTING.
IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED FROM AN OPERATING VIVID E9 / VIVID E7, SOME
METAL SURFACES MAY BE WARM ENOUGH TO POSE A POTENTIAL HEAT HAZARD
IF TOUCHED, EVEN WHILE IN SHUT DOWN MODE.
BECAUSE OF THE LIMITED ACCESS TO CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD,
PLACING PEOPLE IN AWKWARD POSITIONS, GE HAS LIMITED THE LIFTING WEIGHT
FOR ONE PERSON IN THE FIELD TO 16 KG (35 LBS). ANYTHING OVER 16 KG (35 LBS)
REQUIRES 2 PEOPLE.
HAVE TWO PEOPLE AVAILABLE TO DELIVER AND UNPACK THE VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE UNIT CONSIDERABLE DISTANCES OR ON AN INCLINE BY
ONE PERSON COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE OR BOTH.