Panoramic PC-1000, Service Manual

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Appendix
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Maintenance Schedule
Refer to state and local regulations to determine how often to check the following items, or check at least
every 3 months, when the machine is physically relocated, or when powered by a different outlet than
when installed:
1. Tubehead
a. oil leaks
b. excessive drop on kVp meter during exposure (greater than 7 kVp)
2. Control Panel
a. certifi cation and identifi cation labels in place
b. power switch operating properly
c. reset switch operating properly
d. function switch operating properly
e. exposure terminates when exposure switch is released
f. exposure indicator light illuminates during exposure
g. audible beeper sounds during exposure
3. Cephalometric Arm (PC-1000/Laser 1000 only)
a. level
b. smooth rotation of cephalostat head positioner
c. ear rings aligned
4. Laser (PC-1000/Laser 1000 only)
a. laser operating properly
b. laser beam alignment target labels in place
c. tubehead locking knobs allow easy alignment of tubehead
5. Intensifying Screens
a. clean with cleaning/antistatic solution or nonabrasive soap and water
b. no scratches or marks
6. Film cassette/sleeve
a. lighttight
b. no static electricity
7. Darkroom
a. lighttight
b. no light sources other than GBX-2 or equivalent (radios, clocks, etc.)
c. timer/thermometer working properly
Check all parts of the PC-1000 for any physical damage that could affect radiation safety.
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