Villa Sistemi Medicali
ARCOVIS 3000 S/R
User's Manual
[File:201175-G-01-01.doc]
Rev. A - Pag. 41/76
4. MAINTENANCE
4.1. General warnings
As with any technical device, this system requires:
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proper use;
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regular checks by the user;
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regular maintenance by the authorized personnel
By taking these precautions, the working and the operative reliability of the unit are ensured.
The user of a x-ray unit is obligated to adopt such precautions in compliance with the accident-
prevention standards, the standards on the medical products and other regulations.
As users of x-ray units it is necessary to take these precautions in
compliance with the prevention standards formulated by the laws
concerning the medical equipment.
The unit needs regular checks and maintenances. The purpose of the following warnings is
to keep a good operating and safety level.
The unit includes mechanical parts that are subjected to wear in function of the use. After a
long period of use, it is possible that the safety of the system may decrease due to the parts
wear.
Regular checks and maintenance are necessary to protect the patient and the operator from
damage due to the mechanical parts breakage.
The correct adjustment of the electro-mechanical and electronic modules is essential, as this
has a direct influence on the unit operation, the image quality, the electrical safety and the
exposure level of radiation to which the medical - nursering personnel is subjected.
The maintenance plan includes checks and prevention measures to be done by expressly
authorized personnel and at the unit owner's charge.
In the replacement of any parts that can affect the units safe operation, use
only original spare parts.
4.2. Checks and inspection by the user
The user has to check the possible presence of defects on the x-ray unit (see the following table).
In case some operative defects or other deviations from the standard working occur, the user has
to switch the unit OFF and inform the Service. The working of the x-ray unit can restart only when
it has been repaired. The use of defected components can cause a risks increase for the safety or
a high exposure to radiations.
If a faulty or malfunctioning unit is used, risks to the operators and
patients can increase.
