InSight FD Mini C-arm User Guide
Safety Hazards
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MAN-04858 Revision 006
8 Safety Hazards
The following table itemizes various safety hazards. Each hazard is cross
referenced with the respective cause and proper course of action.
Table 2
Safety Hazards
Safety Hazard
Cause
Course of Action
Radiation Safety
This system produces
ionizing radiation and
may be dangerous to
patients and operators
unless the safety and
operating instructions in
this manual are followed.
Although operating this
system can result in low scatter
radiation levels, it is
recommended that protective
X-ray clothing be worn and
radiation safety precautions be
observed when operating the
system.
Operators should avoid
placing their hands or any part
of their bodies in the path of
the X-ray beam.
When making X-ray
exposures, place the anatomy
close to the CMOS detector for
the best image quality and to
reduce exposure to radiation.
An alarm sounds after every
five minutes of accumulated
exposure time.
Electrical Safety
Electrical circuits
inside the system can
cause serious injury or
death.
This system operates on
high voltages. High
voltages are at the
following locations:
X-ray tube: 75,000 Volts.
Safety covers have been
designed for this system to
mitigate the hazards caused by
electrical circuits and high
voltages. Never remove the
covers or operate the system
while the covers are off. If any
cover is off, request service
before using the system.
Unplugging the power
cord from the wall is the
only way to disconnect
main power from this
system.
