PXS-710D Section 1
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1.3 CONTINUED:
This equipment sold is to be used exclusively by or under the prescribed
direction of a person who is licensed by law to operate equipment of this
nature.
The PXS-710D contains no user serviceable parts.
Only qualified and authorized personal shall operate this source. In this
context, qualified means those legally permitted to operate this equipment in
the jurisdiction in which the equipment is being used, and authorized means
those authorized by the authority controlling the use of the equipment. Full
use must be made of all radiation protection features, devices, sources,
procedures, and accessories.
Zone of Occupancy: During X-ray exposure personnel should be located in
a safe distance outside the X-ray field, governed by the regulations and
requirements of every state.
Any procedure involving taking x-ray exposures must comply with federal and
local regulations. X-ray can be harmful unless proper precaution and safety
procedures are adhered to.
Trained personnel operating this unit should be familiar with the
Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological
Protection, contained in Annals of the ICRP with the applicable National
Standards and should have been trained in the use of the equipment. The
operator should use the largest possible focal post to skin distance in order to
keep the absorbed dose as low as reasonably achievable.
This X-ray source may be dangerous to patient and operator unless safe
exposure factors, operating instructions and maintenance schedules are
observed.
This source is designed to take x-rays of the lower extremities (foot and
ankle). Do not jump or bounce on the foot rest area. Do not lift the unit by
the Patient Assist Handles. Handles are meant for additional patient assist
only.
