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Brivo OEC 715/785/865 Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Product Service Manual
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CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
When the laser aimer is attached to the C-Arm, releasing the orbital or rotational brake
could cause the C-Arm to move. Make sure to hold the C-Arm to control its movement
whenever a brake is released.
1. Place the laser aimer’s attachment handle in the open position.
2. Move the laser aimer flush with the Image Intensifier, but slightly off center.
3. Center the laser aimer with the relation to the Image Intensifier. As you center the laser aimer, the
attachment hooks catch on the edge of the image intensifier.
4. Turn the attachment handle inward until the handle is completely
closed and the laser aimer is securely attached to the image
intensifier. Insert the metal bolt to the hole of the handle to lock.
Do not grasp the Laser Aimer's handle to position the C-Arm or to move the system.
Pulling the handle may cause the Laser Aimer to release from the image intensifier and
fall.
5. Use the image intensifier handle to position the C-Arm or to move the system to the desired location.
6. After attaching the laser aimer, place the C-Arm in the position it will be used during the procedure.
7. Turn the laser aimer ON and adjust the beam alignment
knobs until the laser beam is centered on the intersection of
the cross-hair on the Monoblock cover.
If the laser is ON, do not look directly into the laser aimer’s aperture.
8. Functional check: Using fluoroscopy, verify that the cross-hair in the fluoro image, at the center of the
area of interest.
The location where the laser beam marks the patient corresponds to the center of the
area of interest, indicated by the cross-hair in the fluoro image.
Perform procedure below to remove the laser cover from the laser aimer:
1. Switch OFF the power to the laser aimer.
2. Grasp the two knobs on the laser cover.
3. Press down and rotate the cover (approximately 10 degrees counterclockwise) until the knobs align
with the notches on the housing.
4. Lift off the cover and resume laser aimer operation.