AGFA CR 35-X User Manual page 81

Cleaning the image plate
Please make sure that the CR plate always goes into the same cassette when
cleaning. With the introduction of new sensitivity codes, it is important that
the CR plate does not end up in a cassette initialized for another code. In case
of doubt, you should re-initialize the cassette using the sensitivity code on the
CR plate.
Use only AGFA CR Phosphor Plate Cleaner and a soft lint-free cellulose cloth
to clean the plate.
WARNING:
the CR MM3.0 Mammo image plates with a batch code starting with
the letter "B" or a number. These CR MM3.0 Mammo image plates
require dedicated wipers. Do not use these wipers to clean non-
Mammo plates!
How?
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Moisten the cloth with cleaner and wipe the plate surface softly and evenly
(phosphorous side and rear side).
•
Leave the plate surface to dry for about 10 minutes to allow the solvents to
evaporate.
•
Clean the cassette thoroughly. Use a dry cloth or blow away possible dust with
compressed air. (DO NOT USE A SCREEN CLEANER TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF
THE CASSETTE.)
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Once the plate surface is dry (after about 10 minutes), check once again for
particles of material and other impurities before placing the plate in the cassette.
When?
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At least once every month or whenever there is doubt about particles visible on
the X ray images.
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More frequent cleaning is required for CR Mammo plates.
4454C EN 2013-05-14
Do not use the AGFA CR Phosphor Plate Cleaner to clean
CR 35-X D
IGITIZER
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Cleaning the image plate