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BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT
To help and ensure a proper hygiene and to protect against infectious diseases, before rst use, the
equipment must be cleaned and disinfected according to the instructions enclosed in this manual.
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
• Put the equipment in a place where it won't be in contact with humidity or water.
• Install the unity in a place where it won't be damaged by pressure, temperature, humidity, direct
sunlight, dust, salt or corrosive products.
• Operators should follow all radiation protection guidelines for pregnant or suspected pregnancy
patients, including the use of abdomen and thyroid protection.
• The equipment must not be subjected to excessive vibration or shock (including during transpor-
tation and handle).
• This equipment was not designed for use in presence of vapors from ammable anesthetics mix-
tures or nitrous oxide.
• The recommendations of this manual must be followed regarding the EMC. Communication equi-
pment and sources that generate RF can aect the performance of the equipment.
DURING THE EQUIPMENT USE
• The equipment must be operated only by qualied healthy professionals including safeguard
knowledge against excessive exposure to radiation.
• The equipment was manufactured to resist continuous and intermittent operation; therefore,
follow the cycles described in the Owner's Manual.
• X-Ray exposure can cause damage to human body cells. It is recommended that no one stays in
the radiographic examination room unless the containment of the patient is necessary. In this case,
this person must be properly protected against ray emissions.
• The equipment was projected according to the electromagnetic compatibility standards, but in
very extreme conditions, it can cause interference with other equipment. Don't use this equipment
along with other devices that are sensitive to interference or with devices that create high elec-
tromagnetic disturbances.
Proper hygienic measures must be taken to avoid cross contamination among
the patient, users and other people.
The manufacturer assumes NO liability:
• If the equipment is used for purposes other than those for which it was
designed.
• For damages caused to the equipment, operator and/or patient as result of
incorrect installation and maintenance procedures that are not in compliance
with the operation instructions that comes with the equipment.
• For inappropriate operation of the equipment.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS