MAN 06-0015: Chapter Rev. A
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n ts
Audience.............................................................................................. 1
Unpacking the
C-Arm .................................................................................................. 1
Mounting Monitors ............................................................................... 2
AC Power Check ................................................................................. 4
Mechanical Movement......................................................................... 5
CDRH Report ...................................................................................... 5
Maintenance Report
Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
Safety .................................................................................................. 2
Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Image intensifier .................................................................................. 2
Labels .................................................................................................. 3
Switch Safety Cutoff .......................................................................... 12
Radiation Indicators ........................................................................... 12
Fluoroscopy Time (see 21 CFR 1020.31 (a)) .................................... 12
Check kV Values ............................................................................... 12
Check Tube Current .......................................................................... 14
Check Radiographic Tube Current .................................................... 14
Check Reproducibility ........................................................................ 15
Beam Quality ..................................................................................... 18
Exposure Times................................................................................. 21
Maximum Dose Rate ......................................................................... 22
Checking Central X-Ray Beam.......................................................... 23
Adjusting Central X-Ray .................................................................... 25
Tube Head Adjustment ...................................................................... 26
Check Collimation.............................................................................. 30
Image Intensifier Format.................................................................... 32
Cassette Format ................................................................................ 32
Smallest Field Size ............................................................................ 34
Mechanical ........................................................................................ 36
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Technical data ................................................................................... 39
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Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilization ............................................ 42
