Air Techniques ScanX Classic Instruction Manual page 4

Classic, Ortho & Intraoral
GENERAL SAFETY
Knowledge of Warnings and Cautions.
Users must exercise every precaution to ensure personnel safety, and be familiar with the warnings and
cautions presented throughout this manual and summarized below . In this manual, the following
definitions apply for all WARNING and CAUTION Statements:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
DANGER:
Warnings -
Only trained professionals should use this device. Federal law prohibits the sale of this device
to individuals other than trained professionals . Use of this device, other than as described in this
manual, may result in injury .
ScanX contains a laser and is a Class 1 [Class 1 (IEC 60825)] Laser Product. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure . The laser is on only during an active scan .
Only a trained technician from an authorized dealer should remove a cover from the ScanX.
Direct eye contact with the output beam from the laser may cause serious damage and possible blindness .
Equipment Lifting. ScanX weighs up to 51 pounds or more and two people may be required to
prevent injury when lifting .
Do not open the equipment to maintain it. ScanX contains no interior user serviceable parts . If
there is a service problem, contact your authorized dealer .
Operate ScanX in dry environment. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture .
Equipment Disposal. Disposal of ScanX units, electronic circuitry and PSPs must be accomplished
only at the appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling . Make sure to dispose of such items in
accordance with current federal, national, state and local government rules and regulations .
Cautions -
EMC Compliance Requirements. Use USB cables not exceeding 3m to connect between the computer
and the scanner . Cable lengths greater than 3m may violate EMC compliance .
Stacking or using the scanner adjacent to other equipment may violate EMC compliance and interfere
with the scanner operation .
Do not use damaged Phosphor Storage Plates (PSPs). Damaged PSPs may not provide reliable
diagnostic images .
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Any operation, procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, may result
in injury or long-term health hazards to personnel.
Any operation, procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, may result
in destruction of equipment or loss of effectiveness or damage to equipment
and Phosphor Storage Plates (PSPs).
Opening ScanX by removing any covers or components makes the equipment
into a Class III b Laser Product. [Class 3B Laser Product (IEC 60825)].
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