DD+DIS238.06E
Generic Safety Directions
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Edition 1, Revision 3
Generic Safety Directions for HealthCare Imaging Products
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Safety Directions for Installation Planning Activities
Protecting CR (Computed Radiography) Equipment against scattered X-Rays:
Warning:
Image plate is sensitive for X-rays. Poor image quality possible.
The digitizer and the cassette storage shall be protected against X-ray radiation this way,
that the annual dose equivalent at the installation place will not exceed 1 mSv.
Protecting Film-Screen Systems against scattered X-Rays:
Warning:
Film is sensitive for X-rays. Poor image quality possible.
The film-screen system shall be protected against X-ray radiation this way, that the annual
dose equivalent at the installation place will not exceed 1 mSv.
Accessibility of the power disconnection device:
Warning:
Electrical device. Shock possible.
INSTRUCTION:
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Do not position Agfa EQUIPMENT so it is difficult to operate the disconnection device
when an APPLIANCE COUPLER or separable plug is used as isolation.
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Local and International wiring regulations must be observed. Check all supplies and
voltages, currents, trips and fuses with the Hospital facilities department or their
engineers.
07-2009
Agfa Company Confidential