Quantum QT-730 Series User manual

Manual Part No. DC30-003 Revision B
Model QT-730 Series
Installation and Operation
Manual
Fixed Non-Float-Top
Enclosed Base Radiographic Table

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, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic
medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Quantum
Medical Imaging, LLC.
Copyright© 2001By QMI
Made in U.S.A.

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Revision History
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DATE TYPE OF MODIFICATION
A 9/1/00 Initial Release.
B 2/15/01 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 21
Section 5, Maintenance 27
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Model QT-730 Radiographic Table
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
This certified Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC medical device has been designed,
manufactured, and calibrated to comply with governing Federal Regulations 21 CFR
Subchapter J and the performance standards attendant thereto. Upon installation,
all certified products require the filing of Form FD-2579 "Report of Assembly of a
Diagnostic X-Ray System" by the Assembler (i.e., the installer) with the appropriate
agencies; the "Installation Quality Assurance Checklist" must also be completed and
properly distributed upon installation. A copy of each form (pink copy) is provided
to the user. The Installation Report is also completed by the installer and returned
to Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC.
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
NOTE
Form FD-2579
is required for
U.S. installa-
tions; please
observe the
applicable
regulations of
your particular
local and/or
national agen-
cies.
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Earth (ground) Type B equipment
Protective Earth (ground) Attention, consult accompanying documents

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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 minimum 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 returned 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 sys-
tem or component, if items are ordered separately. At buyer’s option, extended warran-
ties may be purchased; see terms and conditions provided on separate extended war-
ranty card(s).
WARRANTY CARD
Fill in and mail above card promptly to:
Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC
2905 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779 USA
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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 consideration will be given only for defective QMI products properly
returned to the factory in accordance with QMI’s warranty return procedure
(refer to Dealer Price Book or contact Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC. customer
service).
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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OVERVIEW
This manual provides information for installing, operating, and maintaining Quan-
tum Medical Imaging’s Fixed, Non-Float-Top, Radiographic Table, Model QT-730
(hereinafter referred to as the Radiographic Table). 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 Radiographic Table are as follows:
•Large tabletop area (74 inches long and 28 inches wide) provides an ample
examination platform
•Typical patient-to-film plane distance of only 2.3 to 2.9 inches provides im-
proved radiography with minimum magnification
•Compact, low-maintenance design
•“Enclosed” base design (i.e., welded-on sheet metal covers surround the
table base)
•650 lbs. maximum patient load capacity
•Accepts a fixed grid cabinet or reciprocating bucky (with or without ACL)
INTENDED USE
The Fixed, Non-Float-Top, Radiographic Table, Model QT-730 is intended for
use as a patient support device during the performance of radiographic exami-
nations.
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.
NOTE
Most tables are
shipped with a
Receptor Cabi-
net (i.e., fixed
grid cabinet or
bucky) factory
installed. How-
ever, the table
may be ordered
without a Re-
ceptor Cabinet.

Model QT-730 Radiographic Table
MAIN COMPONENTS
See Figure 1. The Model QT-730 Radiographic Table contains:
1Tabletop
2 Receptor Cabinet
3 Receptor Cabinet Lock Lever
4 Compliance Label
5TableBase
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 1. Radiographic Table, Model QT-730 Series
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Chapter
SPECIFICATIONS
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Chapter 2 Specifications
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following are physical specifications for the Radiographic Table (see Figure
2):
Tabletop Specifications
• Length: 74.0 inches (1879.6 mm)*
• Width: 28.0 inches (711.2 mm)
• Height: 31.75 inches (806.5 mm)
• Material Type: Fiber Resin (phenolic)
• Density: less than 1.0 mm Al
• Tabletop-to-Film
plane distance: from 2.3 to 2.9 inches (58.4 to
73.7 mm)
*Note: Reduced length down to 60 inches (1524 mm) is available; reduces
longitudinal travel distance
Table Base Specifications
• Width: 38.0 inches (965.2 mm)
• Depth (measured at
base bottom): 26.5 inches (673.1 mm)
Table Specifications
• Total Table Weight: 175 lbs. (79.38 kg)
• Maximum patient
weight capacity: 650 lbs. (294.8 kg)
Other Specifications
• Receptor Types:
14 x 17 fixed grid
14 x 17 bucky
• Bucky Weight (w/grid
and cassette tray): 35 - 40 lbs. (typical)
• Collimator compatibility: Manual, Selectable or Automatic

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Figure 2. Model QT-730 Dimensions