IVIS
®
Lumina XRMS Series III Hardware Manual
Chapter 9 | Care and Maintenance
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Weekly Safety Checks
The following safety checks should be performed on a weekly basis.
1.
All checks performed on a daily basis.
2.
Inspect all screws holding the door shield and make sure that none are loose.
3.
Inspect the metal knife edges on the door and the light box for damage such as bending. The knife
edges keep X-rays in the light box and prevent light from entering.
Monthly Safety Checks
The following safety checks should be performed every month.
1.
All safety checks performed on a daily basis.
2.
All safety checks performed on a weekly basis.
3.
Activate the "X-Ray Emergency Off" switch to verify operation.
All indication of X-ray generation should cease when the switch is pushed in.
4.
Reset the X-Ray Emergency Off switch by turning the red knob clockwise.
The knob should pop out.
5.
Re-arm the X-ray source and restart X-ray generation from the Living Image software.
Annual Safety Checks
Perform the following safety checks every 12 months.
All safety checks performed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
A full radiation survey performed by a qualified person.
9.3 Cleaning the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III
The compounds shown in
do not damage the internal finish of the IVIS Lumina XRMS
Series III imaging chamber and are suitable for use as cleaners, if required. Do not use any solution
not included in this list. In particular, avoid strong bases, bleach, or acids that may potentially
damage the unit and compromise its operation.
NOTE:
X-rays will need to be generated when performing this test.
IMPORTANT:
Do not spray cleaning solutions in the imaging chamber.
Table 9.1
Acceptable Cleaning Solutions for the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III Imaging Chamber
Cleaning Solution
Manufacturer
Cidexplus
®
Solution (3.4% glutaraldehyde)
Johnson and Johnson Medical
Sporicidin
®
Sterilizing Solution (1.56% phenol)
Sporicidin International
Clidox-s
®
Disinfectant
Pharmacal Research Laboratories, Inc.
