Introduction/Safety

Introduction/Safety

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Scope .......................................................................................................................................................................1-3
Service Philosophy ...................................................................................................................................................1-3
Qualifications............................................................................................................................................................1-3
Unauthorized Modifications ......................................................................................................................................1-4
Certified Components...............................................................................................................................................1-4
Manual Organization and Use ..................................................................................................................................1-4
Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................1-6
Safety Hazard Alerts.................................................................................................................................................1-6
Ingress of Fluids .......................................................................................................................................................1-6
Electrical Shock ........................................................................................................................................................1-7
Implosion ..................................................................................................................................................................1-9
Explosion..................................................................................................................................................................1-9
Equipment Stability.................................................................................................................................................1-10
X-Radiation.............................................................................................................................................................1-10
Motorized Mechanical Movement ...........................................................................................................................1-11
Safety Interlock.......................................................................................................................................................1-11
Warning Labels ......................................................................................................................................................1-11
Symbols..................................................................................................................................................................1-12
Dangerous Voltage ............................................................................................................................................1-12
Protective Earth Ground.....................................................................................................................................1-12
Earth Ground Connection ..................................................................................................................................1-12
X-Ray Source.....................................................................................................................................................1-13
Potential Equalization Terminal..........................................................................................................................1-13
Anesthetic Proof Equipment...............................................................................................................................1-13

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Attention .............................................................................................................................................................1-14
Focus .................................................................................................................................................................1-14
Type B................................................................................................................................................................1-14

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Introduction

Purpose
Provide service documentation that is consistently organized, easy to access and is designed to aggressively expedite
fault isolation and decrease product down-time.

Scope
This manual’s contents document the subsystem described on the title page. Circuit and mechanical descriptions
begin and end within the subsystem. However, some procedures may require connection as a system and interaction
with other subsystems to complete.

Service Philosophy
Medical Imaging Systems use precision components and utilize complex manufacturing techniques. Component-level
repairs that maintain compliance with these requirements are sometimes not possible in the field. The system is
therefore designed to be field serviceable at the modular or Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) level.

Qualifications
Reading this manual does not qualify an untrained person to service the equipment. This publication assumes the
reader is a skilled and fully qualified electronic technician who has experience servicing medical imaging systems.
Factory trained service personnel will benefit the most from this material.

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Unauthorized Modifications
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc. certifies that when assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions, this
equipment meets US Federal Performance standard 21 CFR Subchapter J and applicable international standards.
Unauthorized modifications to the equipment may impact adherence to these standards and make the equipment
unsafe to operate.
The owner is responsible for verifying continued compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. Consult
local, state, federal and/or international agencies regarding specific requirements and regulations applicable to the use
of this type of medical electronic equipment.

Certified Components
In the USA, requirements exist for reporting the repair and replacement of certified components. Refer to GE OEC
standard operating procedures for more information.

Manual Organization and Use

The subsystem documented here contains the following types of information.
Circuit/mehanical Descriptions – circuit and mechanical descriptions that discuss the functional section of the
subsystem.
Fault Isolation – flowcharts and tables that guide the fault isolation process.
Functional Tests – tests that determine if equipment is working correctly.
Adjustment – procedures for tuning electronic circuits and mechanical components.
Miscellaneous – may include PCB assembly drawings with test points and electronic components that
correspond to circuits in the functional tests.

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Subsystem – identifies major assembly and control locations and other information relevant at the subsystem
level.
Diagnostics – provides messages, control panel indications, hexadecimal codes, LEDs, software utilities and
diagnostic programs that expedite the diagnostic process.
Replacement – removal and installation procedures for fuses, covers and field replaceable units.
Calibration – calibration procedures relevant at the subsystem and system level.

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Safety
Do not attempt to service or maintain this equipment before reading this entire section.

Safety Hazard Alerts

There are three hazard classifications used in this document. They are:
1. Danger
2. Warning
3. Caution
This table defines the alert used for each type of hazard classification:
Alert Circumstances for Use
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate to
minor injury, equipment damage or loss of data.

Ingress of Fluids
Excessive amounts of fluids such as antiseptics, cleaning solutions or bodily fluids may damage internal components if
they are allowed inside the equipment.

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WARNING: The equipment is not rated for water-tight operation. Do not allow any liquids to leak
into the equipment where they can cause electric shock, fires, and short circuits. If
leakage does occur, ensure that all internal circuitry is completely dry before attempting
to operate the equipment.

WARNING: Never store or operate the system in the presence of conductive fluids like water or
saline solution unless the system is adequately protected by an approved bagging or
draping system.

Electrical Shock
If the equipment must be serviced with the covers removed, observe the following precautions:

WARNING: Equipment that contains high power electrical components must be serviced only by
personnel familiar with proper safety procedures for working near these components.
DANGER: Disconnect AC (and battery power, if used) before discharging static electricity in
components such as electrolytic capacitors and high voltage cables. Failure to heed
this message will result in death or severe personal injury.

Allow adequate time for static charges to discharge through bleeder resistors. Use a
high wattage resistor when discharging circuits to avoid burns.

WARNING: Have someone watch while you work near high voltages. This person must remain
clear of all circuitry and be prepared to turn off the power to the system and render aid
in an emergency.

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WARNING: High voltage cables, electrolytic capacitors, and CRTs can retain a dangerous static
charge for long periods after power has been removed. Some devices can acquire a
charge spontaneously without direct contact with other circuitry. Do not touch these
components unless power has been completely removed and they have been
discharged.

WARNING: Systems using battery packs can deliver high currents at high voltage. Electric shock
from batteries can cause death or personal injury, including severe burns. Use extreme
caution when working on circuits energized by or located near the batteries. Batteries
are dangerous at all times. Setting the battery pack circuit breaker to off removes
battery current from other circuitry, but does not render the batteries harmless.

CAUTION: Never operate the system unless all potential equalization conductors (green wire with a yellow stripe)
and related components are fastened in place. Dangerous electrical shock and improper equipment
operation can otherwise result.

CAUTION: Remove all metal rings and watchbands before working on system circuitry. Skin burns and damage
from involuntary muscle contractions can result if metal jewelry shorts electrical circuits.

WARNING: If systems use batteries, do not ship with exposed battery terminals. Use factory-
supplied shipping containers that cover the terminals with insulating material and are
strong enough to contain the weight of the batteries during rough handling.

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Implosion
If the equipment has a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) do not locate objects so that they might fall and strike the tube
causing it to implode. Use caution when working around the tube. The coating on the glass can also produce toxic dust
and fumes. If a CRT implodes:
1. Remove power immediately.
2. Evacuate the area.
3. Contact site administration regarding hazardous material disposal.

Explosion
If the system complies with the requirements of IEC 60601-1 regarding Anesthetic Proof (AP) equipment, an AP label
will be located on the equipment. An AP label means that under normal conditions certain components may be
operated safely in close proximity to flammable gases.
However, if an abnormal condition occurs, such as the room fills with flammable gas, steps must be taken to prevent
the gas from contacting non AP rated components within the equipment. Follow these guidelines:
1. Do not plug the system in or turn the system on.
2. If the system is already plugged in, do not turn the system off and do not unplug it.
3. Do not operate light switches or other electrical equipment.
4. Evacuate all personnel immediately.
5. Notify the hospital administration and/or fire department.
6. Ventilate the room to clear the air of all flammable vapor or gas.
7. Identify and remove the source of the flammable liquid, vapor, or gas.

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Equipment Stability
If the system is mounted on wheels and casters and it is moved or operated improperly it could roll out of control.
Follow these guidelines:
• Two people should maintain control of the equipment when moving up or down an incline.
• Place all mechanical assemblies in their most compact (transport) position and lock brake handles prior to moving
the equipment.
• Use the handles designed for moving the equipment and mechanical assemblies.
• Never attempt to move the system up or down steps.
• Do not operate the equipment on unlevel floors.
• Do not lock the wheel brakes and leave the equipment unattended on unlevel floors.
• Always apply the wheel locks when the system is in its final position.
• Do not move the equipment if the castors or wheels are not functioning properly.
• Mechanical shocks to the equipment while disk drives are accessing information may cause damage to the disk
drive and loss of data.

X-Radiation

CAUTION: This equipment either produces or is used in the vicinity of ionizing radiation. Observe proper safety
practices during operation. Use lead aprons, eye protection, thyroid protection, and similar devices to
protect yourself and others.

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Motorized Mechanical Movement

If the equipment has motorized mechanical assemblies follow these guidelines:
• Always observe mechanical assemblies when operating the motor to avoid pinching or collision with a person or
object.
• Use care when working around equipment to avoid unintentional motor actuation. Do not carelessly place objects
on the equipment or bump or lean against the equipment.
• Observe and prevent articles of clothing from getting caught in moving parts.

Safety Interlock

WARNING: Never bypass, jumper, or otherwise disable any equipment safety feature.

Warning Labels
Heed all warning labels that are attached to system components:

Note: Even though this manual is supplied only in English, some labels may have a foreign language equivalent that
will appear on your system.

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Symbols
Be familiar with the following symbols that may appear on equipment and schematics so you can safely maintain and
operate the system:

Dangerous Voltage

This symbol identifies areas where hazardous voltages may be present. Use appropriate safety precautions.

Protective Earth Ground

This symbol identifies the system’s main protective earth ground terminal, which connects to the facility earth
ground through the grounding prong on the AC power plug. This connection must be in place at all times for
safe system operation.

Earth Ground Connection

This symbol identifies an earth ground connection that is necessary to maintain grounding throughout the
system.

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X-Ray Source

This X-Ray Source symbol is used to identify controls that will produce ionizing X-radiation when activated.
Always use appropriate safety precautions when generating X-rays.

This X-Ray Source symbol is used to identify controls that will produce ionizing X-radiation when activated.
Always use appropriate safety precautions when generating X-rays.

+ when activated. Always use appropriate safety precautions when generating X-rays.
This X-Ray Source symbol is used to identify controls that will produce high levels of ionizing X-radiation

Potential Equalization Terminal

This symbol identifies system terminals which, when connected together, are at the same potential (not
necessarily earth ground). Green/yellow wires normally connect potential equalization terminals together.

Anesthetic Proof Equipment

This symbol identifies components on the equipment that have been rated as Anesthetic Proof (AP). Refer to
the Explosion subheading in this section for more information.

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Attention

Attention, see accompanying documentation for information.

Focus

This symbol marks the approximate location of the x-ray tube focal spot projected on a straight line at angles
to the central axis of the beam.

Type B

This symbol indicates the equipment is protected against electric shock by a protective earth ground
connection.

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