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HATCH X-RAY Operating Manual
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NOTE
Refer to Chapter “5” for details on navigating the Keypad Console
for setup and operation of Hatch X-Ray
4.4. Power Turn-On Procedure
Turn on Hatch X-Ray by performing the following steps:
1. Place the Main Power Switch located on the bottom of the Base Unit to the ON
( I ) position. Refer “Figure 1”.
NOTE
Do not press any keypad keys during self test period. Any input will
be considered an error at this time.
2. On power up, observe that the system self check function initiates and the
console displays Start-up Screen as shown by “Figure 13”.
3. Immediately following a successful self test the console displays a home screen
as shown by “Figure 14”.
4.5. Hatch X-Ray Operating Procedure Summary
1. Turn on Hatch X-Ray by performing the Power Turn-On Procedure provided in
section “4.4”.
2. Introduce the film, plate or sensor into the patient’s mouth according to the
chosen technique as shown by “Figure 7” and “Figure 8” (bisecting or parallel).
3. Move the tube-head beam limiter near the patient and direct it exactly towards
the tooth to be examined.
4. Arrange the tube-head with an angle suitable for the required exposure and
positioning.
5. Move as far away as the Exposure switch cable allows, in a direction opposite
to the X-ray beam emission while maintaining visual contact with the keypad
Console and the patient.
NOTE
Refer to “Table 2” through “Table 7” for estimated exposure values
of minimum patient dose that can be modified per user requirement
in Custom mode.
Create an exposure by performing the Exposure Delivery Procedure provided
in section “4.7”. Make sure to refer to Chapter “5” for details on navigating the
keypad Console for setup and operation of Hatch X-Ray as necessary.