Chapter 2: Safety and Regulatory
Optima XR220amx X-Ray System
54400222-1EN
Rev 1 DRAFT 11092010
2-10
Operator Manual
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WARNING
Perform periodic maintenance to ensure continued safe use of the equipment. Fol-
low recommended preventative maintenance schedule as outlined in the docu-
mentation provided with your system.
CAUTION
Make sure any other accessories or materials are not located in the primary X-ray
beam during exposure that could result in bad image quality.
CAUTION
Always use GEHC recommended accessories to ensure best performance and to
avoid possible hazards.
WARNING
Do not load non-system software onto the system computer.
WARNING
For accessories used in combination with diagnostic X-ray equipment, be aware of
the possible adverse effect arising from materials located in the X-ray beam.
Maximum Attenuation Equivalent mm AL or Percent
Patient Positioning Warnings
CAUTION
To avoid patient injury, always assist the patient as needed at the beginning or
end of an exam.
Item
mm Al or Percent
Collimator without spectral filters at 70kV
TBD
Permanent tube assembly filtration at 75 kV
0.9mm
Tube housing minimum filtration at 150 kV
TBD
Detector Housing at 100 kV
TBD
Standard Grid: 6:1 grid ratio horizontal
35%
Optional Grid: 8:1 grid ratio horizontal
35%
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