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Chapter 3 - Installation
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23) Lower the control console so that it is pressing on the two cartons, and verify that the height from
the base of the case to the top of the monitor does not exceed 132cm (52in).
24) Put the manuals into the compartment on the left side if the unit.
25) Slip the antistatic cover bag (item 11) over the unit from above.
26) Wrap the excess antistatic sheet (item 6) that was previously placed in the wooden platform around
the unit and secure it in place using adhesive tape.
27) Assemble the cardboard shipping carton, as described in the following section.
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Assembling the Cardboard Shipping Carton
The Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit is packed in a cardboard shipping carton consisting of a cardboard carton
cover and a wooden platform, that are joined together with clamps and screws. A ramp for rolling the
ultrasound unit on and off the platform is also included.
1) Ensure that the ultrasound unit was properly packed, that the brake pedal is in the parking position
and that the front stopper is locked and prevents the unit from moving on the wooden platform.
2) Place the carton cover (item 12) around the wooden platform (item 4), so that the front flap is
positioned on the narrow side of the wooden platform.
3) Fasten the carton to the wooden platform along the lower right, rear and left sides with two staples
(item 15) on each side.
4) Lift the ramp (item 5) and place it in the front of the carton.
5) Put the accessories carton and probes cartons in their original positions behind the monitor.
6) Fold in the front flaps of the carton cover and fasten them with eight staples (item 15) and two wood
screws (item 16).
7) Fold the two short carton flaps in at the top of the carton case, then fold in the long flaps and fasten
them with adhesive tape (item 14).
8) Secure the box with two loops of steel strips (item 13) around the right and left side walls, and one
loop around the front and rear walls.
9) Place two shock-watch labels (item 17) and all other labels (items 20 through 25) on the outer sides
of the carton case.
