Warnings And Precautions - Planmeca ProMax 3D Max User Manual

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

User's Manual
CAUTION This X-ray unit may be dangerous to both
patient and operator unless safe exposure
values are used and correct operating
procedures are observed.
CAUTION If an exposure is interrupted (e.g. exposure
button is released or emergency stop button
activated), the patient must be guided away
from the X-ray unit before the C-arm is
moved.
CAUTION Do not connect items which are not
specified as part of the system.
CAUTION Do not connect a multiple portable socket
outlet (MPSO) or extension cord to the
system.
CAUTION If the X-ray unit shows any signs of oil
leakage, disconnect the unit from mains and
contact your service technician for help.
CAUTION The X-ray unit is not suitable for use in the
presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture
with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.
CAUTION Never use a defective or damaged X-ray
system. Contact your service technician for
help.
NOTE It is very important that the place where the unit is to
be used and the position from which the user is to
operate the unit are correctly shielded. Since radiation
safety requirements vary from country to country and
state to state it is the responsibility of the user to
ensure that all local safety requirements are met.
NOTE FOR CANADIAN USERS:
All patients must be provided with a shielded apron for
gonad protection and a thyroid shield. The use of a
thyroid shield is especially important in children. The
shielded apron and thyroid shield should have a lead
equivalence of at least 0.25 mm on both sides (front
and back of the patient).
NOTE When it is likely that evaluation of soft tissues will be
required
assessment, conventional CT or MR medical imaging
should be used rather than CBVT.
NOTE Before taking an exposure, ask any female patient of
childbearing age whether she might be pregnant. The
X-ray unit is not intended for use on pregnant women.
NOTE If the X-ray unit has been stored at temperatures under
+10°C for more than a few hours, time must be allowed
for the unit to reach room temperature before turning
it on.
NOTE Ensure efficient air conditioning in the X-ray room. It is
recommended to keep the room temperature between
+20°C and +25°C at all times.
NOTE If the X-ray system is not connected to an
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), disconnect the
system from mains during lightning storms.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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