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Lumina XRMS Series III Hardware Manual
Chapter 2 | Important Safety Instructions
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2.4 X-Ray Safety and Hazards: Regulations
This equipment produces X-rays when energized. Before operating the equipment, read and
understand the specific information in
X-ray Safety and Radiation Hazards
operate the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III unless an X-ray safety survey has been performed within
the last 12 months. Please contact PerkinElmer Technical Support for more information (see
An X-ray safety survey must be performed when the instrument is installed or after it has been
moved, unless the instrument was moved on the XWS-260 Workstation cart and no abnormal
mechanical shocks occurred. A survey is also to be performed when the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series
III has undergone any form of service in which the electronics drawer has been opened, the safety
interlocks have been adjusted or any of the shielding has been removed and re-installed.
After servicing, if the safety interlocks are not operating properly or if the X-ray shielding is not
properly re-installed, serious injury can result when operating the system. Conducting an X-ray
safety survey is the only way to confirm proper shielding and interlock operation.
Owners and operators of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III are responsible for complying with all
regulations in the country where the equipment is operated. This includes all local, state, and federal
regulations. In some states of the US, it may be necessary to register radiation sources with the
governing state and/or local public health agencies before operating the instrument. Equipment
registration may be required immediately or within 30 days of acquiring the equipment.
Owners and operators of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III are responsible for contacting the
appropriate public health agencies for registration information that pertains to installation of the IVIS
Lumina XRMS Series III. If you need assistance with this requirement, contact PerkinElmer
Technical Support (see
). For more details and contact information, see Safe Operating and
Emergency Procedures for the Operation of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III Cabinet X-Ray System.
This document was provided with the pre-installation instructions.
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WARNING!
For radiation survey of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III, please comply
with your own laboratory radiation regulations or contact PerkinElmer Technical
Support for further assistance
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WARNING!
A PerkinElmer representative will conduct a radiation leakage survey
and safety tests when the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III is installed. PerkinElmer
representatives are trained in radiation safety. However, check with your local
radiation control authority to determine the specific radiation survey
requirements at your facility. If necessary, have a qualified expert other than a
PerkinElmer representative survey the installation before operating the
instrument.
