FISCHER FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDLM 231, Operator'S Manual

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8 FISCHERSCOPE ® X-RAY
Safety Information
1.3 Safety of the Electrical Equipment
The FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY is designed as a Protection Class I instrument according to the IEC 348
/ VDE 0411 standard. The instrument contains components under line voltage and under high volt-
age. Observe the directives and standards IEC 348, VDE 0411.
1.4 Maintenance and Repair
Repair, maintenance and service work on the FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY and its accessories must be
performed by authorized FISCHER service personnel only.
Exceptions are described in the operator’s manual, as replacing the line fuse.
1.5 X-Radiation Safety
The design as a fully protected instrument and the functions of several integrated protective devices
protects the operating personnel and the surroundings fully from x-radiation.
Two devices that work independent of each other ensure that x-radiation can be generated only
when the measurement chamber is closed. For the safe operation of the instrument please also note
the intended use; ref. Chap. 1.2. on Page 7.
Observe the laws and regulations of the country where the FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY is operated. The
responsible government authority must possibly be informed or consulted about the commissioning
of the FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY.
In addition, we would like to point out the following:
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Operate the instrument according to the instructions in this manual and the online help.
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Do not attempt any structural alterations on the instrument.
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Maintenance and service work on the instrument may be performed only by FISCHER or by
companies authorized by FISCHER for this purpose.
1.5.1 Repeat Inspection
FISCHER recommends to check the instrument by an expert in intervals of no longer than five years.
Observe the laws and regulations of the country where the instrument is operated.
If you prefer to perform the repeat inspection yourself, contact the responsible authority for the ex-
pert responsible for your area.
During the repeat inspection, the expert must be provided with the Certificate of Approval. Store
the Certificate of Approval in a manner that it will be available at the time of the inspection.
The responsible authority must be notified of the result of the repeat inspection without being re-
quested to do so.