KaVo ORTHOPANTOMOGAPH OP 2D, Service Manual

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8. Aligning the unit
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4. Protect yourself from radiation.
Press and hold down the exposure switch to
take an exposure.
5. Examine the image.
If the focal trough is in the correct position the
top point of the alignment cone will be seen in
the center of the exposed area.
If you only see the sides of the alignment
cone, the focal trough is not in the correct
position and it must be adjusted by moving the
rotating unit (RU) backwards (away from col-
umn) or forwards (towards the column).
To adjust the positon of the rotating unit loosen
the two nuts that hold the guide pin assembly
in place.
Turn the adjusting screw to move the Rotating
Unit backwards or forwards.
Counter clockwise will move the Rotating Unit
towards the column and clockwise away from
it.
After the adjustment, tighten the nuts holding
the guide pin assembly.