
6 CS 8100 Family Safety, Regulatory & Technical Specification (SM785) _Ed13
WARNINGS
Unit
Read and understand this Safety Information before using the unit.
You are responsible for the operation and maintenance of this unit. Only legally
qualified persons can operate this unit. They MUST have training to use the
radiological equipment. Do NOT open the cover of the unit. When necessary, have
a trained authorized service technician carry out inspection and maintenance
operations.
Install this unit in an X-ray room that complies with current installation standards.
From this location, you must be able to maintain visual or audio communication
with the patient and be able to access the Acquisition interface module during
exposure.
This unit must be permanently connected to the ground with a fixed power supply
cable. To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must ONLY be
connected to a mains supply with protective earth.
Do NOT operate the unit if there is the threat of an earthquake. Following an
earthquake, ensure that the unit is operating satisfactorily before using it again.
Failure to observe this precaution may expose patients to hazards.
X-ray equipment is hazardous to patients and the operator if you do not observe the
exposure safety factors and operating instructions.
Considering radiation safety of pediatric population, protocol for Acquisition on
Pediatric patients must be followed. For more information on imaging pediatric
patients more safely and effectively, refer to FDA Pediatric X-ray Imaging
webpage: http://www.fda.gov/radiation-
emittingproducts/radiationemittingproductsandprocedures/medicalimaging/ucm2
98899.htm
Do NOT place objects within the field of operation of the unit.
The patient should wear a protective lead-lined shoulder apron with a thyroid
collar, unless other Radiation Protection Protocols apply locally.
While adjusting the height of the unit, ensure that the patient is kept clear of the
mechanism.
When the unit is not in use, ensure that the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF (O).
If the unit develops a fault, switch it to off (O), display an “Unserviceable” notice
and contact a service technician.
To dispose of the unit or its components, contact a service technician.
Ask the patient to refrain from moving during the entire period of exposure.
Ask the patient to remain still until the unit arm has stopped moving and the
RESET movement has completed.
Do NOT use this unit in conjunction with oxygen-rich environments. This unit is not
intended for use with flammable anesthetics or flammable agents.
Do NOT hang from the cephalostat.
It is not recommended to use accessories other than those specified in this
document and sold by Carestream Dental.
If the installation of the Product is not carried out by qualified personnel or if the
Product is installed incorrectly and as a result is not operating correctly or is
damaged, it is the responsibility of the Distributor. The above will lead to an
expiration of the warranty and the liability of Carestream Dental; Carestream Dental
accepts no responsibility for failures caused by sub-standard or incorrect
installations.
The Technician who installs the unit has the responsibility to warn Carestream
Dental if the post installation produces a failed error message which, if ignored, can
result in the improper installation of the unit.