GE DRAFT VOLUSON™ P8/VOLUSON™P6
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EVISION 3 DRAFT (JULY 19, 2018) BASIC SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Section 1-1
Overview
1-1-1 Purpose of Chapter 1
This chapter describes important issues related to safely servicing the Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6
ultrasound system. The service provider must read and understand all the information presented in this
manual before installing or servicing a unit.
1-1-2 Purpose of Service Manual
This Service Manual provides installation and service information for Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6
Ultrasound Scanning System and contains the following chapters:
1.) Chapter 1 - Introduction: Contains a content summary and warnings.
2.) Chapter 2 - Site Preparation: Contains pre-installation requirements.
3.) Chapter 3 - Setup Instructions: Contains setup and installation procedures.
4.) Chapter 4 - Functional Checks: Contains functional checks that are recommended as part of the
installation, or as required during servicing and Care and maintenance.
5.) Chapter 5 - Components and Functions (Theory): Contains block diagrams and functional
explanations of the electronics.
6.) Chapter 6 - Service Adjustments: Contains instructions on how to make available adjustments.
7.) Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting: Provides procedures for running diagnostic or related
routines.
8.) Chapter 8 - Replacement Procedures: Provides disassembly procedures and reassembly
procedures for all changeable Field Replaceable Units (FRU).
9.) Chapter 9 - Renewal Parts: Contains a complete list of field replaceable parts.
10.)Chapter 10 - Care & Maintenance: Provides Care and maintenance procedures.
Table 1-1 Contents in Chapter Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6
Section Description Page Number
1-1
Overview
1-1
1-2
Important Conventions
1-3
1-3
Safety Considerations
1-7
1-4
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
1-15
1-5
Customer Assistance
1-16
!! NOTICE:
This Service Manual is valid for Voluson™ P8/Voluson™P6 ultrasound systems.