PODOBLOCK Stat-X 2023 Operator's manual

Stat-X
Mobile X-ray stand
Overseas customers
Contact your local distributor. In case of doubt contact Podoblock BV.
For further information visit www.podoblock.com
Trade marks
Podoblock™ is a trading name of Podoblock B.V.
The CE marking affixed to the products certifies that it
complies with the European Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EEC and related legislation
After sales correspondence
All correspondence relating to the after sales service of Podoblock B.V.
to be addressed to:
NL Customers
Podoblock B.V.
Verlengde Nijverheidsweg 10
9482 WT Tynaarlo
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
The CE marking affixed to the products certifies that it
complies with the European Medical Devices Directive
93/42/EEC and related legislation
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1.0 Preliminary information
Warning
Read this preliminary information carefully and note ALL of the warnings,
cautions and safety notes contained within this manual before using the
Stat-X. Keep this manual close at hand at all times for reference.The Stat-X
must only be used as detailed within this manual. Failure to do so could
result in injury to patients or users, or damage to the equipment.
1.1 This manual should be readily accessible for reference at all times and
be referred to for details of the following products: Stat-X Bucky, Vaquero,
Infinity and Espléndido.
1.2 Sections marked with this symbol give guidance on possible actions
that could lead to injury of the patient or user or damage to the Stat-X.
Ensure all warnings in the manual are strictly complied with.
1.3 Section 3 (Operation) provides information detailing how to use the different
types of Stat-X. It is strongly recommended that the user has read - and is
familiar with - section 3 before using the Stat-X products. For those customers
who bought a Stat-X Espléndido, an additional chapter is added - starting in
section 5 - to reference the use of the special 3D-head that comes with this
type only. In this section you will also find extra information on the Stat-X Bucky.
1.4 The following information is used on the Stat-X label:
1.5 Stat-X type: this indicates which weight variations the Stat-X is designed for.
The minimum and maximum load are indicated as follows:
Stat-X 2023
Stat-X 1017
Stat-X 815
Stal-X 609
Stat-X 407
Stat-X 305
20 kg
10 kg
8 kg
6 kg
4 kg
3 kg
25 kg
17 kg
15 kg
10 kg
7 kg
5 kg fig 1
1.2
that could lead to injury of the patient or user or damage to the Stat-X.
Ensure all warnings in the manual are strictly complied with.
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1.6 Serial no: this is a unique number of your Stat-X and contains all detailed
information about this specific product. Always mention this serial number when
communicating with your supplier.
1.7 ‘Manufactured’: this indicates the date on which your Stat-X was produced
1.8 The Stat-X should only be used in the following environment:
Temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C
Pressure: 69 - 106 KPa
Humidity range: 30% to 75% RH non-condensing
Never use a source or Bucky holder which has more weight than
the Stat-X type indicates. This weight variation is also mentioned
on the Stat-X label on page 5.
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1.6 Serial no: this is a unique number of your Stat-X and contains all detailed
information about this specific product. Always mention this serial number when
communicating with your supplier.
1.7 ‘Manufactured’: this indicates the date on which your Stat-X was produced
1.8 The Stat-X should only be used in the following environment:
Temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C
Pressure: 69 - 106 KPa
Humidity range: 30% to 75% RH non-condensing
Never use a source or Bucky holder which has more weight than
the Stat-X type indicates. This weight variation is also mentioned
on the Stat-X label on page 5.
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2 Description
The Stat-X is available in 4 different types, which are designed with the
following functions:
Stat-X Bucky:
foldable X-ray stand for back, neck, head
and hip X-rays. The Stat-X Bucky is furnished with a
3D-connection for the accessory cassette holder.
Stat-X Vaquero and
Stat-X Espléndido:
foldable X-ray stand to carry
your X-ray source.
Stat-X Infinity:
foldable X-ray stand to do all examinations.
Furnished with a 3D-connection for the cassette holder
as well as a bracket for your X-ray source.
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The Stat-X is delivered without any X-ray source or cassette. This equipment
you need to add yourself.
The Stat-X consists of 3 main parts:
• 1 Mobile base with 4 swivel castors
• 1 Vertical lifting device
• 1 or 2 horizontal swivel arms, depending on the type of stand
This handbook describes the operation of all 4 types of Stat-X.
3 Operation
Check for any wear, tear or damage that could compromise
your safety before using your Stat-X.
3.1 Unfolding the stand:
The Stat-X is delivered in folded position. This is also the position for both
storing the device and for transportation.
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Set the feet of the base:
Release both knobs by turning them
leftward so they can move freely.
Apply brakes:
Block the rear castor wheels with
the foot pedal.
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The Stat-X is delivered without any X-ray source or cassette. This equipment
you need to add yourself.
The Stat-X consists of 3 main parts:
• 1 Mobile base with 4 swivel castors
• 1 Vertical lifting device
• 1 or 2 horizontal swivel arms, depending on the type of stand
This handbook describes the operation of all 4 types of Stat-X.
3 Operation
Check for any wear, tear or damage that could compromise
your safety before using your Stat-X.
3.1 Unfolding the stand:
The Stat-X is delivered in folded position. This is also the position for both
storing the device and for transportation.
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fig 3
Set the feet of the base:
Release both knobs by turning them
leftward so they can move freely.
Apply brakes:
Block the rear castor wheels with
the foot pedal.
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Make sure the locking pin is pushed in
completely.
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Move both feet outwards until they are
blocked at the end of the slotted holes.
Tighten both knobs from fig 3again
by turning them to the right.
Push in the red button on the locking pin
and pull out the complete pin, while
holding the red button. The vertical lifting
device will stay in the position as it was
before removing the pin.
Set the vertical lifting device:
Manually lift up the vertical arm 90°,
then re-insert in the locking pin into the
second locking hole.
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The Stat-X is delivered with the horizontal
swivel arm in its central position (lower
position for the Espléndido).
During transportation the arm should
always be in this position, otherwise it is
not possible to clamp the arm to the
vertical tube. It is not possible to fix both
arms during transport in case you have a
Stat-X Infinity. To set the swivel arm in
horizontal position, just release the
locking bolt.
Release the top locking pin by pulling it
towards you and turn it 90°.
Keep the swivel arm in position with your
other free hand.
The swivel arm will fall down
if you do not hold it in position
Make sure the middle locking pin is
in the ‘out’-position. Then lower the
swivel arm until it is in horizontal position.
Lock the middle locking pin by
turning it 90°.
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