GE Vivid S5 User Manual

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54 Vivid S5/Vivid S6 User Manual
R2424458-100 Rev. 2
Electromagnetic interferences
The
Vivid S5/Vivid S6
ultrasound unit is
approved for use in
hospitals, clinics
and other environ-
mentally qualified
facilities, in terms of
the prevention of ra-
dio wave interfer-
ence. Operation of
the unit in an inap-
propriate environ-
ment can cause
electronic interfer-
ence to radios and
television sets situ-
ated near the medi-
cal equipment.
Ensure that the unit is protected from electromagnetic
interferences as follows:
• Operate the unit at least 4.5 meters (fifteen feet) away from
equipment that emits strong electromagnetic radiation.
• Shield the unit when operating it in the vicinity of radio
broadcasting equipment, if necessary.
Connecting the unit
A GE-qualified person should perform the initial system
installation.
Connecting the Vivid S5/Vivid S6 ultrasound unit involves
preliminary checks of the power adaptor unit and cord, voltage
level and compliance with electrical safety requirements.
Use only power supply cords, cables and plugs provided by or
designated by GE Medical Systems.
Ensure that the power cord and plug are intact and that the
power plug is the proper hospital-grade type (where required).
The unit should be connected to a fixed power socket which
has the protective grounding connector. Never use an
extension cord or adapter plug.
WARNING
Failure to provide an adequate earth circuit can cause electrical
shock, resulting in serious injury.
WARNING
Connection of additional protective earth conductors or
potential equalization conductors is not necessary in most cases
and is only recommended for situations involving multiple
equipment in a high-risk patient environment to provide
assurance that all equipment is at the same potential and
operates within acceptable leakage current limits. An example of
a high-risk patient would be a special procedure where the
patient has an accessible conductive path to the heart such as
exposed cardiac pacing leads

GE Vivid S5 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Vivid S5
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English