Vatech PAX-I, User Manual

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PaX-i (PCH-2500) User Manual
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2. Warnings and Precautions
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Disinfect the components (bite block, temple supports etc.) of the equipment
that come into contact with the patient or the operator after each exposure.
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New hygiene cover must be provided for each new patient to prevent the
transmission of communicable disease.
IMPORTANT
Do not use aerosol or spray cleaning agents directly on the
surface of the equipment.
Condensation
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Extreme fluctuations in temperature may cause condensation to develop
inside the equipment. Do not turn on the equipment until it has reached
room temperature.
Cooling
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Allow the proper amount of cool down time (for the X-Ray tube to cool
down) to elapse between each image acquisition.
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Mode of operation: Continuous operation with intermittent loading.
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Exposure time: Max. 20.2 s / Resting time: 5 min.
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Column operation time: 1 min / Resting time: 9 min
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If the temperature inside the tube head reaches 60 °C, X-Ray exposure will
cease and an error message will be displayed. Normal X-Ray capabilities
will resume after the generator reaches 58 °C (136.4
℉ ).
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If the fan (optional) is installed, it operates automatically when the
temperature surrounding the tube head reaches the pre-defined level: 40 ℃
(104 ℉ ). The setpoint temperature is configurable.
Turning the equipment on / adjusting the height of the equipment
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Do not position the patient in the equipment while it is initiating as the
patient could be injured if the equipment malfunctions.
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Ensure that the patient is kept clear of the mechanism while adjusting the
height of the equipment.
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