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SECTION 5
SAFETY
5-1General Precautions
Be alert to safety when operating this equipment. Be familiar enough with the equip-
ment to recognize any malfunctions that can be a hazard. Do not use this equip-
ment, if a malfunction occurs, until qualified service personnel correct the problem.
Use proper technique factors for each procedure to minimize x-ray exposure and
to produce the best diagnostic results. Be thoroughly familiar with the following list
of safety precautions before operating this equipment.
Make sure there is means for audio and visual communication between the oper-
ator in the control booth and the patient on the x–ray table.
Make sure to use focal spot to skin distances as large as possible in order to keep
the absorbed dose to the patient as low as reasonably achievable.
This system contains operating safeguards to provide maximum safety. Before
calling for service, be certain proper operating procedures are being used.
THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PATIENT AND
OPERATOR, UNLESS SAFE EXPOSURE FACTORS, OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ARE OBSERVED.
TO BE USED BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! DO NOT REMOVE COVERS OR PANELS.
CONSOLE AND CABINETS CONTAIN HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR
GENERATING AND CONTROLLING X–RAYS. PREVENT POSSIBLE
ELECTRIC SHOCK BY LEAVING COVERS OR PANELS ON THE
EQUIPMENT. THERE ARE NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS OR
ADJUSTMENTS INSIDE THE CABINETS. ONLY TRAINED AND
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE PERMITTED ACCESS TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
The Control Console must be kept as vertical as possible to prevent
over heating which could damage the console. Do not lay the console
flat. Do not lay any object on the console that could restrict air flow
through the console.
Do not lay any object on the cabinets that would restrict air flow from
the top of the cabinet.
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