Quantum QW-420 Series User manual

Manual Part No. DC30-002 Revision B
Model QW-420 Series
Installation and Operation
Manual
Vertical Wall Stand

Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC
2905 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 USA
Phone: (631) 567-5800
Fax: (631) 567-5074
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© 2001 By Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC
Made in U.S.A.

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REVISION HISTORY
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A 11/7/00 Initial Release.
B 2/12/01 Added UL Mark
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Table of Contents
Section 1, Introduction 1
Section 2, Specifications 5
Section 3, Assembly & Installation 9
Section 4, Operation 17
Section 5, Maintenance 23
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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
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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
manufacturing and conform substantially to applicable specifications in effect on
the date of shipment when subjected to normal, proper and intended usage by
properly trained personnel.
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 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 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.
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.
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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 negli-
gence and strict liability) or otherwise, and however instituted. And upon the
expiration 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.
WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURE
A fully completed Field Returned Material Evaluation Form must be returned
with any defective product or any returned item. All returns must have the Se-
rial Number of the Equipment and /or the Specific Part, written on the Field Re-
turned Material Evaluation Form. All freight charges resulting from Warranty
Returns are the responsibility of the Buyer or Dealer.
EQUIPMENT IN TRANSIT
QMI cannot assume responsibility for any equipment damaged in transit. To
protect the buyer/dealer, the receiver of any equipment should examine all car-
tons and crates carefully at time of delivery. If damage is apparent, make a
notation on the delivery receipt, request an inspection by the freight carrier,
and if applicable, file appropriate carrier claim. Should concealed damage be
detected, immediately notify the freight carrier and request an inspection.
VOIDING WARRANTY
Any installation, maintenance, repair, service, relocation or alteration to or of,
or any other tampering with the product, performed by any person or entity
other than Quantum Medical Imaging or a certified Quantum Medical Imaging
dealer without the written approval of an authorized person at Quantum Medi-
cal Imaging, shall immediately void and cancel all warranties with respect to
the affected product.

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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 Vertical Wall Stand, Model QW-420 (hereinafter referred to
as the Vertical Wall Stand). 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 Vertical Wall Stand are as follows:
•Accommodates all upright exams: 60.0 inches (1524 mm) image receptor
travel (with 14” x 17” image receptor) and 41.0 inches (1041.4 mm) travel
(with 14” x 36” image receptor)
•Fail-safe electromagnetic locks for Film Receptor
•Easy installation
INTENDED USE
The Vertical Wall Stand, Model QW-420, is intended for use as a support struc-
ture that holds and positions a radiographic cassette for a radiographic expo-
sure.
MAIN COMPONENTS
See Figures 1 and 2. The Model
QW-420 Vertical Wall Stand (with
14” x 17” receptor) contains:
1 Front Cover (phenolic)
2 Cassette Tray Handle
3 Control Handle
4 Compliance Label
5 Vertical Column
6 Receptor Cabinet
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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.
Figure 1. Model QW-420 Vertical Wall
Stand, 14 x 17 Cabinet
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The Model QW-420 Vertical Wall
Stand (with 14” x 36” receptor) con-
tains:
1 Front Cover (phenolic)
2 Film Ejection Handle (14” x 36”
Cassettes)
3 Cassette Tray Handle
4 Control Handle
5 Compliance Label
6 Vertical Column
7 Receptor Cabinet
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Figure 2. Model QW-420 Vertical Wall
Stand, 14 x 36 Cabinet
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Chapter
SPECIFICATIONS
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Chapter 2 Specifications
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following are physical specifications for the Vertical Wall Stand:
• Column Height: 84.0 inches (2133.6 mm)
• Distance from wall to
front of film cabinet: 12.75 inches (323.9 mm)
• Distance from front of
column to front of film
cabinet: 4.5 inches (114.3 mm)*
• Film Cabinet Front Cover
Material Type: Fiber Resin (phenolic)
• Density of Front Cover
Material: <1.0 mm Al
• Focal spot-to-Floor
distance (with grid cabinet): 13.75 inches (349.3 mm) min.
• Receptor Types: 14 x 17 fixed grid (QMI P/N R50-17GC)
14 x 17 bucky (QMI P/N R30-17B)
14 x 36 fixed grid (QMI P/N R50-36GC)
14 x 36 bucky (QMI P/N R30-36B)
• Collimator compatibility: Manual or Automatic
• Weight: approx. 225 lbs. (98.0 kg)
*Note: Up to 8.0 inches (196 mm) with optional extension
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
The following are performance specifications for Vertical Wall Stand:
Image Receptor Travel Specifications
• Vertical Travel (with
14” x 17” image receptor): 60.5 inches (1536.7 mm)
• Vertical Travel (with
14” x 36” image receptor,
fixed grid): 46.5 inches (1181.1 mm)
• Vertical Travel (with
14” x 36” image receptor,
bucky): 42.0 inches (1066.8 mm)

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Electrical Specifications
• Mode of Operation: Continuous
• Locking System Type: Electromagnetic, Fail-Safe
• Locking System Power: 24 VDC, 0.5A
Note: Systems equipped with a Bucky require separate
120/220-240 VAC power supply
• Power Supply Type: Double (or Reinforced) Insulated (must
meet construction/performance criteria
per UL 2601-1)
System Operating Environment
• Ambient Temperature: +10°C to +40°C
• Relative Humidity: 20 to 80%, non-condensing
• Altitude: -30.5 to +2440 meters relative
to sea level
Non-Operating Environment
• Ambient Temperature: -18°C to +70°C
• Relative Humidity: 20 to 95%, non-condensing
• Altitude: -30.5 to +3048 meters relative
to sea level
COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
The Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC Vertical Wall Stand is compatible with all
Quantum Medical Imaging, LLC manufactured tables, tube stands and high-
voltage x-ray generators.
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