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EDICAL
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YSTEMS
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IRECTION
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V
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ERVICE
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ANUAL
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Section 3-8 - Storing and Transporting the Unit
Section 3-8
Storing and Transporting the Unit
The Vivid™ 4 ultrasound unit weighs up to 170 kg (375 lbs), depending on the configuration. To avoid
equipment damage and ensure maximum safety while transporting or moving the unit, the following
precautions are recommended:
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Before moving, prepare the unit, as described in the
Preparing the Unit for Transport
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While moving the unit, follow all safety precautions, as described in the
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When transporting the unit by vehicle, or shipping by air or any other means:
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Pack the unit in the original packing, as described in the
Packing the Unit into the Wooden
Packing the Unit in the Cardboard Shipping Carton
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Follow all safety precautions.
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Handle with care.
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When reinstalling the unit, allow sufficient system acclimation time, as described in the
3-8-1
Disconnecting the Unit when Storing
CAUTION: Never disconnect the power (switch OFF the system circuit breaker or unplug the
power plug) before the system is completely shut down. Power disconnection before full system
shutdown may cause system boot-up failure. This may require system recovery, by booting-up
the system using the software CD.
Before storing the unit or moving it to another site, disconnect the unit as follows:
1) Press the
On/Off
button on the control panel for 5 seconds. A menu is displayed.
2) Select
Full Shutdown
from the displayed menu.
3) Turn the circuit breaker to OFF.
4) Unplug the power cord from the mains power outlet.
5) Loop the cord around the hook on the unit’s rear panel.
3-8-2
Preparing the Unit for Transport
Perform the following steps as applicable:
1) Turn the system OFF, including the circuit breaker at the rear of the unit, and remove the plug from
the wall.
2) Disconnect all cables linking the unit to any off-board peripheral devices, such as a computer
network, printers, etc. Note the marks on each cable, in order to reconnect them later.
3) Secure the unit’s power cable.
4) Place all probes in the probe holders. Wrap or place the probe cables on the cable hooks at the
front of the unit to ensure that they do not protrude from the unit or interfere with the wheels. Store
all other probes in their original cases, soft cloth or foam to prevent damage. The park-port may
also be used for a probe connection although it is not active.
5) Ensure that no loose items are left on the unit.
6) Unlock the brakes by pressing down on the pedal to return it to the middle position.
