56 User’s manual 208898
8. Warnings and precautions Cranex Novus e
8.2 User / patient warnings
• The unit may be dangerous to the user and the
patient, if the safety regulations in this manual
are ignored, if the unit is not used in the way
described in this manual and/or if the user does
not know how to use the unit.
• Because the x-ray limitations and safety
regulations change from time to time, it is the
responsibility of the user to make sure that all
the valid safety regulations are fulfi lled.
• It is the responsibility of the user to decide if the
x-ray exposure is necessary.
• Always use the lowest suitable x-ray dose to
obtain the desired level of image quality.
• Always use suitable hygienic barriers on parts of
the unit that the patient has contact with.
• Always evaluate the condition of the patient’s
dentition before using the biteable positioners.
• Avoid taking x-ray exposures of pregnant
women.
• If the patient is using a pacemaker, consult the
manufacturer of the pacemaker to confi rm that
the x-ray unit will not interfere with the operation
of the pacemaker before taking an exposure.
• The user of the unit must stand at least two
meters away from the unit AND protect him/
herself from radiation when taking exposures.
It is recommended that a moveable radiation
protection screen is used to protect the user.
The radiation protection screen should be
located so that the user is able to see the control
panel and patient from behind the radiation
protection screen (the protected area or control
zone).
The radiation protection screen must be large
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Reviewed: Savinen Antti Juhani 2015-03-12 11:32
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