Gendex ORTHORALIX 8500 - Safety Precautions

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Operator’s Manual 032-0176-EN Rev. 4
Safety
In the interest of the safety of patient and user, the following points should be
observed:
Radiation safety
Only qualied and authorized personnel may operate this equipment observing all laws
and regulations concerning Radiation Protection.
The operator at all times must remain 6ft. (2m) from the focal spot and the x-ray beam
for operator protection.
Fullusemustbemadeofallradiationfeaturesontheequipment,andofallradiation
protection devices, accessories, and procedures available to protect the Patient and
Operator from x-ray radiation.
Electrical safety
Covers on the equipment should only be removed by qualied and authorized service
personnel.
This equipment must only be used in rooms or areas that comply with all applicable
laws and recommendations concerning electrical safety in rooms used for medical
purposes,e.g.IEC,USNationalElectricalCode,orotherlocalstandardsconcerning
provisions of an additional protective earth (ground) terminal for equipotential
connection.
This equipment must always be electrically disconnected from the mains electrical
supply before cleaning or disinfecting.
Ordinary medical equipment without protection against ingress of liquids. No water or
any other liquid should be allowed to leak inside the equipment, as they may cause a
short-circuit and corrosion.
Emergency stop
In the event of an emergency (any moving component collides with any parts of the
equipment or items in the environment, or that could cause physical injury to the
patient), the operator and/or patient should utilize the Emergency Stop button to turn
off the power to all moving parts in order for the patient to be moved safely from the
machine. If an emergency arises where it becomes necessary to interrupt a scan, use
the following procedure.
1) Press the Emergency Stop button.
2) When you have determined that you can safely move the patient away from the
device, make sure the patient’s head will not touch the top of the device and help the
patient move away from the unit.
Explosion safety
This equipment must not be used in the presence of ammable or potentially explosive
disinfecting gases or vapors, which could ignite causing personal injury and/or damage
to the equipment. If such disinfectants are used, the vapor must be allowed to disperse
before using the equipment.
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