Table 1: Lifetime and maintenance
Lifetime
Expected lifetime for the X-ray unit 10 years
Periodic maintenance
The equipment shall have a technical mainte-
nance to maintain fault-free operation and en-
sure safety for patient and operator.
Every 12 months or after
60.000 cycles, whatever
comes first
All steel cables of X-ray tube stand and radio-
graphic wall stand shall be checked
All steel cables of X-ray tube stand and radio-
graphic wall stand shall be exchanged to main-
tain fault-free operation and ensure safety for
patient and operator
Every 36 months
Replacing the coin cell battery of the X-ray gen-
erator
Maintenance by the user
Check constant smooth movements Daily
Check ease of movements Daily
Check secure release and locking of brakes Daily
Check functioning of operating controls Daily
Check markers and warning signs Daily
Warm-up of X-ray tube Daily
Check all electric cables and connections for
damage or broken cables.
Weekly
Conditioning of the X-ray tube After the X-ray tube has not
been used for more than a
week
Conditioning of the X-ray tube Before making exposures
using voltages of 120 kV or
higher
CAUTION:
In case of functional defects or other deviations from normal
operation behavior the unit has to be switched off immediately
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