To position the X-ray cassette holder:
1. Apply the brakes. Push on the product to make sure that the brakes work.
2. Raise the Fowler backrest to the highest height position.
3. Insert the lower retainer guides (A) under the Fowler backrest weldment bar (Figure 33).
4. Raise the cassette holder until the retainer guides latch onto the Fowler backrest weldment. Make sure that the cassette
holder is secure.
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5. Insert an X-ray cassette from either side of the cassette holder or pull the slider release arrow (B) to release the cassette
holder from the Fowler backrest, position the cassette, and secure the cassette holder in the Fowler backrest weldment.
6. To adjust the height of the cassette, loosen the knob (E) and move the cassette support rail (D) up or down until you
reach the desired height.
7. Tighten the knob (E) to secure the cassette support rail in place.
8. When the X-ray process is complete, pull up on the slider release arrow (B) to release the cassette holder from the
Fowler backrest weldment.
9. Remove the X-ray cassette from the cassette holder.
10.Close and stow the cassette holder.
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• Always take protective measures when you use the upright or lateral X-ray cassette holder. The X-ray cassette holder
does not protect against radiation.
• Always refer to local, state, and federal guidelines in addition to facility protocols for safety before you use PPrriimmee XX with
radiation generating devices. Radiation generating devices may produce residual, stray, or scattered radiation.
• Always use caution when you take X-rays with the Fowler backrest in the upright position or when you use a lateral
cassette.
• Always use extra caution when you use a mattress thicker than 2.5 in. or a mattress overlay with PPrriimmee XX.
• Always follow the
Positioning the lateral X-ray cassette holder - Prime X option
instructions to insert the X-ray cassette.
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