Fixed non-float-top enclosed base radiographic table (46 pages)
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Model QS-550 Free-Standing Tubestand Operator’s Manual Manual Part No. DC30-008 Revision B...
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Revision History REVISION DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION 12/08/00 Initial Release. 2/27/01 Added UL mark. Page Page Page Number Number Number i - iv 1 - 28 Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1, Safety Notices Chapter 2, General Information Chapter 3, Operation Chapter 4, User Maintenance Chapter 5, Warranty Information Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Chapter 1 Safety Notices WARNING Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC disclaims all responsibility from any injury resulting from improper application of this equipment. This equipment is sold to be used exclusively under the prescribed direc- tion of a person who is licensed by law to operate equipment of this nature.
Chapter 1 Safety Notices REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The Model QS-550 Tubestand is not a CDRH certifiable product. However, it must be compatible and operate in conjunction with other components in the x-ray system so that the x-ray system performs in compliance with H.E.W. Performance Standards.
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Type B Equipment Protective Earth (ground) Attention, consult accompanying documents Enable Transverse Tube Motion Enable Longitudinal Tube Motion Enable Tube Motion in All Enable Vertical Tube Motion Directions Enable Tube Angulation Motion Enable Auto-Stop Function Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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• As low as 13 inch (330.2 mm) focal spot-to-floor distance INTENDED USE The Free-Standing Tubestand (Model QS-550) is intended for use as a support structure used to position a diagnostic x-ray tube housing assembly for a medical radiographic procedure.
Chapter 2 General Information MAIN COMPONENTS See Figure 1. The Model QS-550 tubestand contains: X-Ray Tube Handgrips Collimator Floor Track Base Assembly Serialization Label Vertical Column Transverse Arm/Vertical Trolley Figure 1. Free-Standing Tubestand, Model QS-550 Series Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Vertical travel of Transverse Arm (40" SID detent) Longitudinal travel (head-to-foot) of the vertical column (40" and 72" SID detents) Transverse (cross-table) travel of the Tube Arm (center position detent) Rotation of the tube/collimator (+40°, -20°) Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Chapter 3 Operation Figure 2. Model QS-550 Tubestand Motions Table 1. Tubestand Controls and Indicators Item Function Type Description Transverse Lock Control - Releases magnetic lock to allow trans- Release Push button verse tube motion. Longitudinal Control - Releases magnetic lock to allow tubestand...
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72 in. or 72 inches (wall stand receptor only). markers Trunnion Rota- Indicator - Indicates rotation angle of tube when sys- tion Scale Label tem is equipped with optional trunnion- mounted x-ray tube. Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Chapter 3 Operation Figure 3. Tubestand Controls and Indicators (Digital Handgrips) Figure 4. Tubestand Controls and Indicators (Analog Handgrips) Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Chapter 3 Operation Figure 5. Tubestand Controls and Indicators (Vertical Column/Floor Track) Figure 6. Tubestand Controls and Indicators (Trunnion Assembly) Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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(use mild soap). Wipe with a clean wet cloth, then dry. Never use abrasive polish on this equipment. WARNING! Always disconnect the equipment from the main power supply prior to any cleaning. Model QS-550 - Operator’s Manual...
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Chapter 5 Warranty Information WARRANTY STATEMENT Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC (herein known as “QMI”) warrants to buyer that any new product manufactured by QMI will be free from defects in material and manufac- turing and conform substantially to applicable specifications in effect on the date of shipment when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel.
Chapter 5 Warranty Information BUYER’S REMEDIES If Quantum Medical Imaging determines that any Product fails to meet any warranty during the applicable warranty periods, Quantum Medical Imaging shall correct any such failure as follows: A) By repairing, adjusting, or replacing any defective or non-conforming Parts or Products.
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