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  • Date: Nov 8, 2018 1:36:20 AM

Supervise Shippers and Unload all Materials

1 System Transportation - Temperature Extremes

When transporting the CT system, ensure that the system is not exposed to temperatures or humidity outside the following specifications:

Temperature: 0º to +120º F (-18º to +49º C)

Humidity: 20% to 80%

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  • Component freezing occurs if the CT system is exposed to temperatures below 0º F (-18º C) for a period longer than two days.
  • Allow a minimum of 12 hours for the CT system to adjust to ambient room temperature prior to installation.
  • Inspect for visible condensation and allow all moisture to evaporate before starting the installation.

2 Stored Systems

If your system was stored for more than three months:

  • Complete a visual inspection, looking for damage due to improper storage.

  • Check for the latest software revisions, options, and component changes.

  • Contact the OLC for support.

  • Movers are required to move the equipment to the scan room.

3 Construction Site Storage

When storing the CT system at a construction site, be sure to adhere to the following storage requirements:

  • Construction site packaging must be ordered and the system shipped packaged for storage.

  • Do not damage or puncture the shipping crate.

  • Do not remove packaging until the completion of all construction at the site and the removal of all dust created by the construction.

  • Maintain a storage temperature within the range of 10º to 32º C (50º to 90º F).

  • Maintain a relative humidity (non-condensing) between 20% and 70%.

4 Construction Site Installations

A construction installation describes installations at sites without an occupancy permit, or ongoing construction. In general, construction sites fail to meet the required specifications for system delivery, and GE Healthcare does not recommend such installations, as they can result in delays, increased costs, and possible damage to the system. When construction-site delivery proves unavoidable, the installation falls into one of two categories:

  • Full construction site with completed radiology area.

  • Full construction site with limited delivery access.

Review these categories to determine which most closely matches the condition of the planned installation site.

4.1 Construction Site with Completed Radiology Area

This type of site consists of a finished, dust-free, occupancy-ready radiology suite at a site with ongoing construction in other areas, but with no remaining construction in or around the scan suite area. At the time of delivery such sites feature:

  • Dust control measures deployed in the radiology suite area.

  • Scan suite access limited to a single entrance.

  • Radiology suite sealed off from the remaining construction area.

  • Operational HVAC, with a positive air pressure within the radiology suite.

In addition, the radiology suite at such a site REMAINS in a dust-free, occupancy-ready state after delivery and throughout the remaining construction phase.

For more details, refer to the Pre-Installation Manual.

4.2 Full Construction Site with Limited Delivery Access

This type of site allows delivery during ongoing construction of the radiology suite area. Construction site packaging must be ordered and the system is delivered packed for construction site storage. Packaging cannot be added during the delivery.

At Full Construction sites, delivery occurs prior to site completion, but the product remains stored until the completion of a finished, dust-free, occupancy-ready radiology suite area. This system is delivered in sealed packages with dollies. Delivery to the storage area requires a lift truck or riggers. Installation work can begin only when the site reaches the completed, dust-free, occupancy-ready radiology suite requirement.

4.3 Construction Site Unpacking

If room is not completed, follow escalation process. Pre-installation escalation is the process used to consult CT Engineering, the Design Center, or EHS to resolve pre-installation issues related to siting concerns and requirements.

A typical construction site package consists of 8-12 packages. Each package is plastic-wrapped in dust-free packaging. Each package must be vacuumed to remove construction dust prior to moving components into the CT scan room. This process can add approximately two hours to your installation time.

Typical components are:

  • Gantry

  • Table

  • Console

  • PDU

  • UPS

  • Lean Cover Cart

  • Lean Install Cart

  • Chair

  • Service Cabinet

5 Working with the Mover

  • System is shipped lean-packed in North America.

  • Ensure that the installation lean cart is the first item moved into the room.

5.1 Delivery Dolly Options:

Follow the instructions provided by your Project Manager of Installation regarding working with equipment movers. Help direct movers as to where to place equipment and which items are needed first.

Movers should move all equipment into the customer’s room. Door removal and other site changes to move equipment should be done only as directed by the Project Manager of Installation.

For component sizes and weights, refer to the Pre-installation Manual for this system.

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Do not place equipment in its final location at this time. Templates must be laid first.

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If you have to remove the gantry covers in order to move the gantry into the room, please read the notice statement in Gantry Front Cover Removal before removing the gantry covers.

5.2 Lean Packaging

  • Do not unpack lean carts on the truck.

  • Do not recycle or dispose of cardboard at customer site. Return all discarded packaging and unused items back onto the cart for return to GEHC for recycling.

  • Packing list is included in each cart and can be used to inventory system.

  • USA Installations: Return the carts including unused materials with the dollies.

  • Mechanical Installers:

    • Reduced packaging / box count

    • Reduced waste at site

    • Reduced installation cycle time

    • Better organization of material at site

5.3 Inventory Process

The system is shipped Lean packed on pallets and dollies with approximately 10 units. Use the packing list to verify the number of units received.

Inside the door of each lean cart should be a detailed inventory list. Visually confirm that the items, as labeled, are present.

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The packing list does not detail unit contents.

5.4 Equipment Delivery Route

Prior to equipment delivery, review the delivery route with the movers. Refer to the Project Manager of Installation for any additional delivery instructions.

5.5 Floor Protection

Movers should use floor protection. Most equipment movers can provide floor protection during the equipment delivery. Installers should provide floor protection for the room.

6 Damage in Transportation

Check for damage to property that may have occurred at the site during delivery, such as damage to floors, door frames or walls. If damage is found, notify the Project Manager of Installation.

All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent, have notation “Damage in Shipment” written on all copies of the freight or express bill before delivery is accepted or “signed for” by a General Electric representative or a hospital receiving agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage shall be reported to the carrier immediately upon discovery, or in any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers held for inspection by the carrier. A transportation company will not pay a claim for damage if an inspection is not requested within this 14-day period.

To file a report:

Rev. June 13, 2006