User's Manual

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Equipment safety
Toprotectyourultrasoundsystem,transducer,andaccessories,fol lowtheseprecautions.
Battery safety
Topreventthebatteryfrombursting,igniting,oremittingfumesandcausingpersonalinjury
orequipmentdamage,observethefollowingprecautions.
Caution:
Excessive bending or twisting of cables can cause a failure or intermittent operation.
Improper cleaning or disinfecting of any part of the system can cause permanent
damage. For cleaning and disinfecting instructions, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting
and Maintenance.”
Do not submerge the transducer connector in solution. The cable is not liquid-tight
beyond the transducer connector/cable interface.
Do not use solvents such as thinner or benzene, or abrasive cleaners on any part of
the system.
Remove the battery from the system if the system is not likely to be used for some
time.
Do not spill liquid on the system.
WARNING:
The battery has a safety device. Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
Charge the batteries only when the ambient temperature is between 0° and 40°C
(32° and 104°F).
Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the positive and negative
terminals with metal objects.
Do not touch battery contacts.
Do not heat the battery or discard it in a fire.
Do not expose the battery to temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Keep it away from fire
and other heat sources.
Do not charge the battery near a heat source, such as a fire or heater.
Do not leave the battery in direct sunlight.
Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object, hit it, or step on it.
Do not use a damaged battery.
Do not solder a battery.
The polarity of the battery terminals are fixed and cannot be switched or reversed.
Do not force the battery into the system.