Maintenance; Annual Maintenance; Cleanliness Of The Device; Condition Of The Cables - KaVo ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH OP 3D Service Manual

6 Maintenance

6 Maintenance
The maintenance and calibration procedure intervals described here are minimum
requirements and can be made more frequent and stringent to comply with local
regulations regarding the use and maintenance of dental X-ray devices.

6.1 Annual maintenance

Annual maintenance procedures must be performed annually to ensure that the
performance and functionality of the device remains consistent. Annual maintenance
consists of visual inspections, functional tests and calibrations.
Carry out the following inspections during the annual maintenance:
• Check that all fixing screws are tight.
• Check that all covers and mechanical parts are correctly secured and have not come
loose.
• Check that the protective earth is connected.
• Check that no oil is leaking from the tube head.
Perform the following maintenance procedures:
• Confirm the cleanliness of the device. See chapter
• Check the condition of external cables. See chapter
• Check device movements and common device functionality. See chapter
movements and
• Check that the exposure warning indicators work correctly. See chapter
indicator
• Perform all calibrations and QC programs described in the User and Installation
Manual.
NOTICE! Compare the QC program results to the previous reference images
and if no noticeable image quality degradation is apparent, save the images as
new reference images and inform the user of their location.

6.1.1 Cleanliness of the device

The device has to be cleaned regularly as instructed in the User and Installation Manual.
NOTICE! Switch the device off before cleaning it.
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent to clean the:
• Device covers and outer surfaces in general
• Patient positioning mirror
• Positioning panel
Check, that any vents in the covers are not blocked with dust and that no dust has
accumulated inside the device. Clean the vents and remove the covers to remove the
dust inside the device if necessary.

6.1.2 Condition of the cables

1. Visually check that the power supply cord is in good condition and not damaged in
any way.
2. Visually check that the exposure button cable is in good condition and not damaged
in any way.
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functionality.
Cleanliness of the device.
Condition of the cables.
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