Exposure Cassette; Image Eraser - GE Typhoon 9200 Operating Instructions Manual

5.5 Exposure cassette

To protect the Exposure cassettes from contamination and damage, observe the
following precautions and cleaning procedure:
•
•
•
•

5.6 Image eraser

The surface of the Image eraser must be clean and free of radioactive contamination
when you erase screens. Otherwise, the screens will be exposed to radioactive
contamination during the erasure process.
To clean the Image eraser, follow the instruction below.
1
2
3
4
Typhoon Operating Instructions 28-9623-56 AA
Do not place uncovered wet gels in the Exposure cassette. Wet gels can
permanently contaminate the cassette. For information on using wet gels, see
Sample recommendations‚ on page 29.
Do not place sharp or heavy objects inside the cassette. A crease or dent in the
cassette lining causes uneven pressure on the sample.
Keep the foam inside the cassette dry.
Immediately before placing the sample in the cassette, clean the grid surface of
the cassette with a damp cloth moistened with a small amount of distilled water. If
visible spots still remain, clean the surface first with 75% ethanol and then with
distilled water.
NOTICE
Use liquid sparingly when cleaning, excess liquid may leak into the
equipment and damage it. Use damp cloth only, do not pour or spray
liquid onto the equipment.
WARNING
Because the Image eraser uses high voltage, always turn off and
unplug the eraser before cleaning the surface.
Turn off the Image eraser and disconnect the power cord.
Clean the surface of the eraser with a damp cloth moistened with a solution of
totally rinsable laboratory detergent. Do not use powdered detergents. Any
undissolved particles can scratch the surface of the Image eraser.
NOTICE
Use liquid sparingly when cleaning, excess liquid may leak into the
equipment and damage it. Use damp cloth only, do not pour or spray
liquid onto the equipment
Verify that the eraser surface is free from radioactive contamination.
Connect the power cord to a grounded mains outlet and turn on the Image eraser.
Maintenance 5
Exposure cassette 5.5
59