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If the Vertical Laser is out of position, adjust the chair foot
from the top, using a 1/4 inch nut driver. Have a second
person tilt the scanner enough to minimize the load on
the foot while turning.
If the scanner does not have a top access hole, tilt
scanner and adjust the foot from underneath by rotating
the large base of the foot.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Never use the gate for tilting or moving the scanner, as this may cause permanent damage to the
scanner.
• Turn nut driver clockwise
- moves calibration fixture towards rear of scanner.
• Turn nut driver counter-clockwise
- moves calibration fixture toward front of scanner.
Run Chair Calibration
The chair calibration is accessed from the Utilities menu in SmartScan STUDIO.
1.
From the Utilities menu, select
ChairCal
.
Leveling Patient Chair:
2.
Ensure chair calibration fixture is properly aligned, then select
0
o
. Press
.
3.
When prompted, press
Scan
button on control box. An audible alarm is sounded and the X-ray
ON light is illuminated during radiation exposure.
4.
Review the scout image.
5.
Verify that the vertical pin falls within the double lines. If
aligned, press
and go to step 8.
6.
If not aligned, adjust the chair foot.
NOTE:
Typically, to move the pin left, turn the chair foot
clockwise. To move the pin right, turn the chair foot
counterclockwise.
7.
Perform another scout. Repeat steps 2-6 as needed until pin
falls within the double lines.
Use
as needed to page through scout scans to help
with adjustment.
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