Laser Light Localizer; Hygiene; Trouble-Free Operation; Interference With Electronic Devices - Sirona orthophos xg 3 Operating Instructions Manual

Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Operating Instructions ORTHOPHOS XG 3
60 50 681 D3352
D3352.201.05.18.02 04.2016
2.8

Laser light localizer

The system incorporates Class 1 laser products.
Safety information for light localizer: Customer
The light localizers are intended for correct patient positioning. They must
not be used for any other purposes.
A minimum distance of 10 cm (4") is required between the eye and the
laser. Do not stare into the beam.
The light localizers may be switched on only when functioning perfectly.
Repair work must be carried out by authorized staff only.
Do not use the system with any other lasers, and do not make any
changes to settings or processes that are not described in these
operating instructions. This may lead to a dangerous exposure to
radiation.
2.9

Hygiene

The protective sleeves must be exchanged and all auxiliary exposure
equipment must also be disinfected for each new patient in order to
prevent any possible transmission of infective agents which might cause
serious illnesses.
Suitable hygienic measures must be taken to prevent cross
contamination between patients, users and other persons.
The following chapters contain more information about sterilization and
hygienic protective sleeves: Hygienic protective sleeves, Preparing the
exposure, Sterilization [ → 59] .
2.10

Trouble-free operation

Use of this system is permissible only if it works properly without
Generally valid
malfunctions. If trouble-free operation cannot be ensured, the unit must
be taken out of service, checked by authorized technicians for
malfunctions and, if necessary, repaired.
X-rays of patients may be taken only when the system is working trouble-
Trouble-free operation
free.
The movements of the unit must not be obstructed by physical
Obstruction of unit movements
constitution, clothing, dressings, wheelchairs or hospital beds.
The travel range of the unit must be kept free from foreign matter.
Do not leave the patient at the unit unattended.
The device may only be operated with a complete cover and protective
Unit cover
hood.
2.11

Interference with electronic devices

To prevent the malfunctioning of electronic devices and data storage
devices, e.g. radio-controlled watches, telephone cards, etc., these
objects must be removed prior to X-raying.
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