Air Techniques J1100, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
Typical Air Techniques Size #2 Plate Configuration
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11.2 Working with plates.
Plates must be visibly checked for signs of damage. Damaged plates (e.g. a torn outer layer, or visible
scratches, which will affect the diagnostic quality) must be replaced.
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Plates are flexible like X-ray film.
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Do not bend or subject to pressure.
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Do not scratch or get dirty.
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Do not put in an autoclave.
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Replace the plate if the RFID tag is damaged or becomes detached.
11.3 Storing plates.
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Store plates in a dark place.
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Do not store in hot or moist conditions.
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Store intraoral plates in a barrier envelope of the appropriate size.
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If a plate is stored for longer than 24 hours, then it should be erased again before
the next X-ray exposure. See section 13.8.
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Protect from direct sunlight and ultraviolet beams.
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If stored in the X-ray room itself then the plates must be protected from pre-exposure
caused by scattered X-ray radiation.
Plate Handling
Printed Inactive Side