Norland Elite 437A150, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Guide
437D140 Rev. I
Technical Reference 17-15
Specific Cautions
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Warning: If you reach into the back of the unit, you could get
your finger, hand or arm pinched between the scanner arm and
scanner housing.
Warning: This device produces x-ray to achieve its intended purpose. It should
only be used by qualified persons according to the instructions in this manual.
Even though dose levels are very low, State and Federal regulations require
scans of human subjects to be ordered by a physician.
100KV is generated inside the source. It is not accessible on the outside of the
source or on the printed circuit board attached to the source.
A laser is used for marking the area of the patient to be scanned. Do not allow
the beam to hit the patient’s eyes and be careful that it does not reflect off shiny
surfaces. The only operator control is on and off.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Disassembling this part could result in exposure to laser radiation, Class II
(FDA), Class 2 (CE). In particular, the laser module will continue to operate
even if it is removed from its housing.
The laser beam will come through the long slot next to this label.
This unit is to be powered from a hospital grade receptacle to insure proper
safety grounding.
Warning: To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must be connected to
a supply with a protective earth.