Quantum QS-500 Series User manual

Manual Part No. DC30-005 Revision B
Model QS-500 Series
Installation and Operation
Manual
Floor-to-Ceiling/Wall
Tubestand

Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC
2905 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be copied, pho-
tocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without
prior consent in writing from Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC.
Copyright© 2001 By QMI
Made in U.S.A.

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Revision History
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION
A 10/18/00 Initial Release.
B 2/15/00 Added UL Mark
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Table of Contents
Section 1, Introduction 1
Section 2, Specifications 5
Section 3, Assembly & Installation 11
Section 4, Operation 31
Section 5, Maintenance 37
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Model QS-500 Tubestand
WARNING
Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC disclaims all responsibility from any in-
jury 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 na-
ture. This equipment must be used in accordance with all safety proce-
dures described in this manual and must not be used for purposes other
than those described herein.
Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC cannot assume responsibility for any mal-
functioning of this equipment resulting from improper operation, mainte-
nance, or repair, or from damage or modification of its components.
Failure to observe these warnings may cause serious injuries.
X-RAY PROTECTION
X-rays are hazardous to both patient and operator unless established safe
exposure factors and operating instructions are observed.
It is important that everyone having anything to do with x-radiation be
properly trained and fully acquainted with the recommendations of the
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements as published
in NCRP Reports available from NCRP Publications, 7910 Woodmont Ave-
nue, Suite 800, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3095 (www.ncrp.com), and of
the International Commission on Radiological Protection (www.icrp.org),
and take adequate steps to protect against injury.
X-ray equipment may cause injury if used improperly. The instructions
contained in this manual must be read and followed when operating this
unit. Personal radiation monitoring and protective devices are available.
You are urged to use them to protect against unnecessary x-ray expo-
sure.
Safety Notices
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
The Model QS-500 Tube Stand is not a CDRH certifiable product. However, it must
be compatible and operate in conjunction with other components in the x-ray sys-
tem so that the x-ray system performs in compliance with H.E.W. Performance
Standards. This product has been factory tested to assure its required performance
in an x-ray system.
Those responsible for the planning of x-ray equipment installations must be thor-
oughly familiar and comply completely with NCRP Report No. 49, "Structural Shield-
ing Design and Evaluation for Medical Use of X-Rays and Gamma Rays of Energies
up to 10 MeV", as revised or replaced in the future. Those authorized to operate,
test, participate in or supervise the operation of the equipment must be thoroughly
familiar and comply completely with the currently established safe exposure factors
and procedures described in publications such as Subchapter J of Title 21 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, "Diagnostic X-Ray Systems and Their Major Compo-
nents," and NCRP Report No. 102, “Medical X-Ray, Electron Beam and Gamma Ray
Protection for Energies Up to 50 MeV—Equipment Design and Use” as revised or
replaced in the future.
Scheduled maintenance is essential to the assurance of continued integrity of this
equipment with respect to regulatory compliance. The continuance of certified per-
formance to the regulatory standard is incumbent upon the user's diligent confor-
mance to recommended maintenance instructions.
This product has been classified as Class I, Type B by Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mix-
ture with air or with oxygen or with nitrous oxide.
MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE,
MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CAN/CSA C22.2 NO. 601.1
98YA
MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE,
MECHANICAL HAZARDS ONLY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL 2601-1
98YA
The following symbols may be used for marking on this equipment or equipment
documentation:
Safety Notices
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Earth (ground) Type B equipment
Protective Earth (ground) Attention, consult accompanying documents

Model QS-500 Tubestand
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 manufactur-
ing and conform substantially to applicable specifications in effect on the date of ship-
ment when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by properly trained person-
nel.
All QMI products shall be warranted for a period of 12 months from the time of original
installation, the date of which will be determined by a completed, returned warranty
card, which must be returned within 30 days of system installation. In no case shall the
warranty exceed 15 months from the date of shipment. If the warranty card is not re-
turned to QMI, then the warranty shall take effect 12 months from the date of shipment
by Quantum Medical Imaging. Buyers should complete one (1) form per system or
component, if items are ordered separately.
WARRANTY CARD
Fill in and mail above card promptly to:
Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC
2905 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779
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WARRANTY STATEMENT (CONTINUED)
Any component furnished without charge to Buyer/Dealer during the warranty pe-
riod to correct a warranty failure shall be warranted only to the extent of the unex-
pired term of the warranty of the original product. This warranty extends only to
the original purchase and is not transferable unless authorized in writing by Quan-
tum Medical Imaging.
Products manufactured by parties other than QMI, where QMI acts solely as
distributor or reseller, will carry their respective manufacturers’ warranties.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
The foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties,
whether written, oral, express, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY.
QMI Warranty is exclusive of:
1) Failure of Buyer/Dealer to prepare the site or provide power requirements or
operating environmental conditions in compliance with any applicable instruc-
tions or recommendations of Quantum Medical Imaging.
2) Failure of Buyer/Dealer to provide the proper incoming power required to sup-
port the equipment in accordance with the recommendation of QMI.
3) Any modification of product performed by a party other than Quantum Medical
Imaging.
4) Combining incompatible products.
5) Improper or extraordinary use of the Product, improper maintenance of the
Product, or failure to comply with any applicable instructions or recommenda-
tions of Quantum Medical Imaging.
6) Misuse, tampering or, negligent storage/handling of the Product by Buyer, its
employees, agents or contractors.
7) Fuses and other items deemed by QMI to be expendable.
8) Acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, fires, floods, power failure or elec-
trical power surges, strikes or other labor disturbances, war riots or other
causes beyond the reasonable control of Quantum Medical Imaging.
9) Installation, troubleshooting or repair service are not included in this warranty.
Technical service and maintenance is the responsibility of the dealer selling the
equipment.
10) The Manufacturer is relieved of any responsibility for damage during shipment
after the freight carrier transports the unit for delivery.
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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.
B) By making available any necessary repaired or replacement parts or as-
semblies.
Quantum Medical Imaging shall have the option to furnish either new or ex-
change replacement parts or assemblies. All returned parts shall become the
property of Quantum Medical Imaging.
The preceding Paragraphs set forth Buyer’s Remedies and Quantum Medical
Imaging’s sole liability for claims based upon failure of the product to meet any
warranty, whether the claim is on contract, warranty, Tort (including negligence
and strict liability) or otherwise, and however instituted. And upon the expira-
tion of the applicable warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. In no
event shall Quantum Medical Imaging be liable for special or consequential
damages.
The warranties and remedies available to the buyer are conditioned upon all
claims under this warranty being made in accordance with the aforementioned
warranty statement.
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Chapter
INTRODUCTION
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Model QS-500 Tubestand
OVERVIEW
This manual provides information for installing, operating, and maintaining Quan-
tum Medical Imaging’s Floor-to-Ceiling/Wall Tubestand, Model QS-500 (hereinafter
referred to as the Tubestand). It is imperative that all safety procedures described
in this manual be strictly adhered to in order to ensure the safety of both patient
and user.
The key features of the Model QS-500 Tubestand are as follows:
•Vertical travel 56.0 inches (1422.4 mm), longitudinal travel 96.0 inches
(2438.4 mm) using a 10’ floor track
•Less than 14 inch (355.6 mm) focal spot-to-floor distance
•Floor-to-wall mounting option (using optional Wall-mount tracks)
•Electromagnetic locks for vertical (fail-safe), longitudinal and angulation
Tubestand motions
•40” and 72” SID indicators (metric equivalents available) on handgrips and
vertical column (40”) and floor track (72”)
•Tube angle display
•Tube/collimator positioning handgrips provide lock release buttons for quick
tube positioning
INTENDED USE
The Floor-to-Ceiling/Wall Tubestand (Model QS-500) is intended for use as a
support structure used to position a diagnostic x-ray tube housing assembly for
a medical radiographic procedure.
Chapter 1 Introduction
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NOTE
The user should
read this man-
ual in its en-
tirety prior to
using this equip-
ment. It should
be kept in a
location near
the equipment
and readily ac-
cessible to the
those that oper-
ate it.

Model QS-500 Tubestand
MAIN COMPONENTS
See Figure 1. The Model QS-500 Tubestand contains:
1X-RayTube
2 Handgrips
3 Wall/Ceiling
Track
4 Support Arm
5Vertical
Column
6 Serialization Label
7Base
Assembly
8 Floor Track
9 Collimator
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 1. Floor-to-Ceiling/Wall Tube Stand,
Model QS-500 Series
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Chapter
SPECIFICATIONS
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Chapter 2 Specifications
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following are physical specifications for the Tubestand (see Figure 2):
System Specifications
• Column Height: 85.0 inches (2159.0 mm)
• Vertical Travel
(x-ray tube): 60.5 inches (1536.7 mm)
• Tubestand Longitudinal
Travel: 6’ Track = 48.0 inches (1219.2 mm)
8’ Track = 72.0 inches (1828.8 mm)
10’ Track = 96.0 inches (2438.4 mm)
• Tube Angulation: 270° (±135°)
Detents at 0°, 90°(CW), 90° (CCW)
• Counterbalancing: Counterweight (trim weight adjustable)
• Minimum Focal
Spot-to-Floor Distance: 13.75 inches (349.0 mm)
• Collimator compatibility: Manual , Selectable or Automatic, 10-
20 lbs. (typical). Mounting to fork/
tube housing requires four 1/4-20 or
M6 x 16 bolts spaced on a 3.625” di-
ameter circle
• Tube Compatibility: 3” or 4” rotating anode type, 30-40 lbs.
(typical)
• Overall Weight: 508.0 lbs. (230.4 kg)

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Electrical Specifications
• Mode of Operation: Continuous
• Input Power: +24 VDC @ 1.0 Ampere
Note: The following specifications are for the Tubestand only and do
not apply to the x-ray tube or collimator. Refer to x-ray tube
and collimator manufacturer’s documentation (supplied with the
Tubestand) for related specifications.
• Power Supply Type: Double (or Reinforced) Insulated (must
meet construction/performance criteria
per UL 2601-1)
• Electrical Interfacing: Tubestand-mounted terminal strip for
interfacing +24 VDC, tray sensing sig-
nals (with automatic collimator only)
Handgrip Specifications
• Controls: Vertical, Longitudinal, Angulation, All
Locks Release
• LED Indicators: 40” (100 cm) SID, 72” (180 cm) SID
• LCD Display (on systems
equipped with digital hand-
grips only): 40” (100 cm) and 72” (180 cm) SID,
tube rotation angle, date, time, x-ray
generator technique selection when
APR mode is activated (or mode [i.e.,
AEC/MANUAL] when not in APR mode)
• Angle Indicator Display
(on systems equipped with
analog handgrips only): Bubble type