Qualifications Of Operating Personnel; Switching The Unit On; Radiation Protection; Emergency Stop - Sirona orthophos xg 3 Operating Instructions Manual

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2.4 Qualifications of operating personnel
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2.4

Qualifications of operating personnel

The system may only be operated by skilled or properly trained
Operating personnel
personnel.
Personnel, who are to be trained, taught, instructed or are taking part in
Qualification
a general training, may operate the device only under the supervision of
an experienced person.
To operate the unit, the operating personnel must:
● have read and understood the Operating Instructions
● be familiar with the fundamental structure and functions of the unit
● be able to recognize irregularities in the functioning of the unit and
implement the appropriate measures where necessary
2.5

Switching the unit on

No patient may be positioned in the unit while it is booting up. The patient
Safety information for switching on the unit: Customer
could be injured in case of malfunction.
In case of an error that requires switching the unit off and back on again,
the patient must be removed from the unit, at the latest before the unit is
switched back on.
2.6

Radiation protection

The valid radiation protection regulations and measures must be
Safety information for radiation protection: Customer
observed. The statutory radiation protection equipment must be used. In
order to reduce radiation exposure, Sirona recommends using bismuth or
lead shields or aprons, especially for pediatric patients.
During an exposure, the operator should move as far away from the X-ray
tube assembly as the coiled cable of the manual release permits.
With the exception of the patient, no other persons without radiation
protection are allowed to stay in the room during an exposure. In
exceptional cases, a third person may provide assistance, but not the
practice staff. Visual contact with the patient and the unit must be
maintained throughout the entire exposure.
In case of malfunctions, cancel the exposure immediately by letting go of
the exposure release button.
2.7

Emergency Stop

(not included in the scope of supply)
Not included in the scope of supply
If any parts of the unit touch the patient during the rotary movement, let
go of the exposure release button (X-Ray) immediately or stop the unit at
once by actuating the unit main switch or an Emergency Stop switch!
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Operating Instructions ORTHOPHOS XG 3
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D3352.201.05.18.02 04.2016