Safety Instructions; General Safety Guidelines - Vatech EzRay Air VEX-P300 User Manual

Safety Instructions

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General Safety Guidelines

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This equipment is shipped with the backscatter shield attached (firmly
fixed), so the backscatter shield cannot be replaced by users. If it is
damaged or defective, contact your Service Representative for
replacement.
Mode of operation: Continuous operation with intermittent loading—This
equipment needs a rest time of at least 30 times the exposure time
before starting the next exposure.
EzRay Air (Model: VEX-P300) User Manual
This equipment is designed and manufactured to ensure the greatest
safety of operation. Operate and maintain it in strict compliance with
the safety precautions and operating instructions contained in this
manual.
This equipment must be operated only by legally qualified persons.
Observe all local fire regulations. Always keep a fire extinguisher
near the equipment.
The equipment must be installed, maintained, and serviced by
qualified service personnel according to the procedures and
preventive maintenance schedules. Only battery replacement can be
performed by users.
Ensure that the on/off switch is set to off when the equipment is not
in use.
Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning the equipment.
DO NOT keep the equipment or its parts in a humid place or a liquid
substance.
Avoid placing the equipment near chemical storage and gas-filled
storage facilities.
The backscatter shield protects users from backscatter radiation that
they might be exposed during X-ray exposure. Operating the
equipment with the backscatter shield allows the users to be
exposed to less radiation compared to when operating without. For
details on the scatter data of the device configured both with and
without the backscatter shield, please review '10.2.3 Scattered
Dose'.
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