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6.0 MAINTENANCE
X-RAY DOSE MEASUREMENT Using a dosimeter, the average X-ray dose for new tube can be established.
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With the dosimeter located 1 foot from the front of the case and in line with the center of the beam an-
gle label, the reading for 10 pulses should be 40 mR to 70 mR.
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The leakage sheet illustrates the X-ray dose and maximum allowable radiation leakage levels for each
X-ray unit. A completed copy of this form accompanies each X-ray.
TUBE REPLACEMENT If you have a tube replacement kit refer to instructional disk included with the kit. If you do
not have a kit the unit must be sent back to Golden Engineering or an Authorized Distributor for tube replacement.
Tube life is 50,000 to 100,000 pulses. Under normal conditions the tube’s output will decrease slowly with use. If
the tube is broken or the glass cracks the tube output will cease immediately.
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
TEST
ACTION
No “power on” light
-Check battery voltage
-Check battery connection
- Replace or charge battery
- Make sure battery is securely
attached and battery clips are
not bent or broken.
Power on lights, but X-ray does not
pulse.
-Check the battery voltage.
-Check the 2amp fuse.
-Charge or replace the battery.
-Replace the fuse if necessary.
Power on lights, X-ray pulsing light
does not illuminate, X-ray dose not
pulse
- Replace the X-ray pulsing light
Low Battery
Please Charge
-Appears if battery is below 17V
-Charge the battery
X-ray pulses, but no image or black
image.
-Test X-ray output.
-Replace the tube.
Unit stops pulsing in the middle of a
pulse train and LCD displays 00.
-Check the battery voltage.
-Check 20 amp fuse.
- Charge battery if necessary.
- Replace the fuse if blown.
Unit makes loud popping noise
while pulsing.
- Stop immediately and return
for repair.
Oil leaking from unit.
Return for repair.
