Allengers x ray manual

Multiproduct12 Pages ▼ Scroll to page 2 of 26 advertisement Thank you for your participation! * Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project AN ISO 9001:2008 & EN ISO 13485:2012 COMPANY Mars 6 (High Frequency X-Ray Machine) OPERATION / USER MANUAL Our
EU Authorised Representative: - MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD. S.C.O. 212-214, SEC. 34-A, CHANDIGARH (INDIA) TEL.: +91-172-6618081, 6618082, FAX: +91-172-2621912 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.allengers.com JMC Medical Sprl, 58, Avenue du Parc de Woluwe B-1160 Brussels, Belgium Tel: +32.2.672.56.44 Fax: +32.2.662.29.92 E-
mail: [email protected] Catalogue No. 17 Passion for excellence Approvals We thank you for purchase of Mars 6 X-Ray Machine. Please go through the User manual carefully before operating the machine. This machine is type approved for Mechanical, Electrical & Radiation Safety Standards by following regulatory boards: PRODUCT APPROVALS ¾
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – CM/L9129174: Approved for meeting Mechanical & Electrical Safety Standards. ¾ Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) – 14TA-23033: Approved for meeting Radiation Safety Standards. ¾ CE Certified – 12 0148 QS/NB: Approved for meeting International Safety Standards. SYSTEM APPROVALS ¾ ISO
9001:2008 & EN ISO 13485:2012 Approved for meeting Quality Management System Requirements. ______________________________________________________________________________ Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Contents CONTENTS 1. For Your Safety ………………………………………………….
Warning Symbol....................................................................... Attention................................................................................... 1 1 3 2. Product Description……………………………………………… Technical Specification........................................................... Fuse Details............................................................................. Power Supply
Requirements.................................................. 7 9 10 10 3. Description of Control…………………………………………… Description of Control Functions............................................ 11 12 4. Operating Instructions…………………………………………… 16 5. Radiographic Technic Chart…………………………………….. 18 6. Dark Room
Procedures..………………………………………… X-Ray Film Processing........................................................... 19 19 7. Maintenance……………………………………………………. Inspecting the System............................................................ General Maintenance........................................................... 20 20 21 8.

Troubleshooting………………………………………………… 22 9. Warranty………………………………………………………... 23 Checked By_____________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 For Your Safety 1. For Your Safety Read these simple guidelines.
Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete User Manual for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Switch ON the machine only with dry hands. Please check the earthing before switching ON the machine ATTENTION SYMBOL Please refer User Manual when seen this symbol on your machine. USE SENSIBLY Operate
your machine as explained in the User Manual. QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this Equipment. WATER RESISTANCE Your device is not water resistant. Keep it dry. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-1 For Your Safety DANGEROUS VOLTAGE If seen on your machine doesn’t touch
that part because some High Voltage or Dangerous Voltage must be there. INTERFERENCE Wireless or Mobile Devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect performance. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its User Manual for detailed Safety Instructions. Do not connect incompatible
products. WARNING MESSAGE Please refer User Manual when seen this symbol on your machine. PROTECTIVE EARTH This symbol is for protective earth. If seen on your equipment, it indicates the protective earth terminal. OFF Indicate that equipment can be switched OFF when pressed this switch.
ON Indicate that equipment can be switched ON when pressed this switch.

Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-2 For Your Safety Attention Please read this Manual thoroughly. Although Allengers devices comply with the related Safety Requirements. This manual provides all information necessary for a correct use and the warnings related to danger associated with X-Rays Generating Units.
Allengers, is not to be held responsible for, • • • Use of the equipment different from the intended one as described in this Manual; Damages to the unit, to the operator, to the patient, caused either by wrong installation or maintenance procedures, different from those described in this Manual supplied with the unit, and by wrong operations;
Mechanical and/or electrical modifications performed during and after the installation, different from those described in the Manual. Allengers Qualified Engineers must only perform any technical intervention. If so required, only the authorized personnel can remove the covers and has access to the internal circuitry of the equipment. Warnings: • • •
• • • This device has not been designed to be used in environments where vapours, anesthetic mixes flammable with air, or oxygen and nitrous oxide can be detected. Before cleaning the device, please disconnect it from the AC Mains supply. Wherever necessary, use the suitable accessories, such as the Leaded Aprons, Lead Goggles, and Thyroid
Guards to protect the Patient, User & Support Staff of OT from radiation exposure. While performing the radiography, no one, apart from the Operator and the Patient, must remain in the room.
Though this unit has been designed with a quite acceptable protection level from electromagnetic interference, it is advisable to install it at a certain distance from electrical energy transformation rooms, from static continuity units, from portable receiving-transmitting units and for Cellular use.

Cellular Telephones are only admitted at a distance of more than 1.5m from any component of the device. Other medical instruments and devices that must be used in the same installation area of the unit must comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility rules in force. Non-complying instruments, of which the poor immunity from electromagnetic
fields is well known, must be installed at least 3 m away from the equipment and supplied by a different electrical line. The equipment must be OFF while using devices such as electrical scalpels or similar instruments.
The equipment automatically performs some self-test functions and therefore is able to detect some anomalous conditions. However, whenever there are doubts on the performance of the equipment (e.g. images too clear, too dark or with artifacts), the activity must be suspended and an Allengers Qualified and Authorized Engineer must be contacted.
Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-3 For Your Safety • • During the use of the equipment, the operator must comply with the local work Safety Regulation, in particular with the ones referring to the use of X-Ray Equipments. Avoid to use the CFL Lamps in O.T. as some of the CFL Lamps generate UV Spectrum (>700
mm) which some times hamper the performance of electronic circuits. Environmental risks and displacement The equipment contains in some of its parts, materials that at the end of the unit’s life, must be recycled at an approved location. Particularly the device contains the following materials and/or components: • Central Unit and Control Console:
Iron, Copper, Aluminum, Non-biodegradable Plastic Material, Glass-Resin for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB).
• Tube Head Assembly: Tube Head Assembly of this X-Ray Equipment contains High Voltage Tank, X-Ray Tube and Oil filled alongside, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Lead used for controlling Stray Radiations. Allengers is not responsible for the disposal of the equipment performed by the user and for the costs related to this intervention. It is
assumed by the manufacturer and distributors of this equipment that all persons responsible for the operation of this equipment are aware of danger and excessive exposure to X-Radiation and this equipment is sold with the understanding that Allengers Medical Systems Limited, their agents and representatives have no responsibility for injury or
damage which may result from exposure to X-Radiations.
Recommendations to reduce Radiation Exposure The main objective of radiation protection procedures in an X-Ray Diagnostic Installation is to limit the Radiation Exposure arising from the use of the Diagnostic Equipment as low as possible so that the radiation doses received by the radiological personnel and general public never exceeds the
maximum permissible dose limits recommended by ICRP (International Commission on Radiation Protection). a) The radiation exposure to the patient should be the minimum exposure required to produce images of good diagnostic quality. Use radiation with care, caution and at a rate which is ALARA - ‘As Low As Reasonably Achievable’ b) The speed
of the film, or screen and film combinations should be of fastest speed consistent with the diagnostic objective of the radiographic examination. c) When a patient or film must be provided with auxiliary support during radiation exposure: (i) Mechanical holding devices shall be used when the technique permits. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’
Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-4 For Your Safety (ii) Individuals may be permitted to hold the patient when absolutely necessary and no individual shall be used routinely for this purpose to the exclusion of others who might share the task. (iii) If a human holder is required, the holder shall be positioned such that no part of body shall be struck by primary
X-Ray beam unless protected by at least 0.5 mm lead equivalent and shall be protected from direct scatter radiation by protective lead apron of not less then 0.25 mm lead equivalent. d) Gonadal shielding of not less then 0.25 mm lead equivalent shall be used for patients who have not passed their reproductive age during radiographic procedures in
which gonads are under primary beam, except, in cases where shielding would interfere with diagnostic procedures. e) Doors of the Room/OT where X-ray equipment is installed should be closed before making exposures. f) The X-ray beam should not be directed towards doors or windows of the room, or towards control panel or darkroom walls
unless no other geometry is possible. g) Obey radiation protection rules pertaining to time, distance and shielding. h) Use exposure factors according to body part to avoid excess radiation to patient. i) Use Collimator to set minimal useful field size; keep Image Intensifier in close proximity to the patient. THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE USED WITH
GENUINE ALLENGERS ACCESSORIES Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-5 For Your Safety First Aid In Case of Electrical Shock 1.

Switch OFF the Power Supply: If this is not possible, protect yourself with dry insulating material and pull the victim clear off the conductor. Do not touch the victim with your bare hands until he/she is clear off the conductor. 2. Place the victim in supine position. 3. Keep the air passage clear by turning the head to one side, opening the patient’s
mouth and cleaning it of water, saline, mucus or blood, a lot of which might have accumulated in the back of the throat. 4. If the jaw is rigid, try to force the mouth open by pressure on the gum behind the last molar tooth of the lower jaw. When the upper air passage is cleared, tilt the head backward and force the jaw forward from the angles of the
jaw in front of the ears. This would prevent mechanical obstructions to the upper air passages.
5. Hold the chin up and forward with one hand and pinch the nostril of the victim with other. 6. Take a very deep breath and apply your mouth to that of victim and blow into his mouth until the chest of the victim moves up indicating filling of the lungs (Never allow the chin to sag). 7. When the chest has moved up, withdraw your mouth and allow the
chest to sink back. Have someone else sent for a Doctor. Keep patient warm and loosen his/her clothing. Do not give liquids until the patient is conscious. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff.
Date: 04.02.2011 Page-6 System Overview 2. Product Description Mars 6 is a medium powered Mobile High Frequency X-Ray unit. It provides ease of operation with simple controls. In all procedures, a proper sequence of operation is required. It is recommended to read this user manual before operating the equipment and that the operating
directions must be followed carefully. The Radiography Parameters defined in this machine are based on Human Anatomy. This is reason why this machine is known as APR (Anatomical Programmed Radiography Machine). There are different keys to define the Body Part to be exposed and depending on the defined Part by operator, machine it-self set
the parameters depending on the built of patient and screen speed combination available for exposure. Operator can choose manual mode and can select their own parameters for exposure. Main characteristics of generator are: • A phenomenal reduction in generator dimensions and weight. • Very high efficiency having consistent output. •
Negligible skin dose to patient and operator. This equipment is to be used only by Radiologist, Radiology Technician or Doctor. unauthorized use can cause injury or damage. Its Spring Balanced Stand (SBM) is Mobile Stand designed keeping in view the stringent requirements of mobility, easy maneuverability and ease of operation. This mobile stand
is made to withstand all jerks while in use offering unparalleled reliability. SBM Stand can be easily moved on floor and lock is provided to lock its movement on floor. This stand is best suited for small clinics to bigger Hospitals in their wards and operation theatres for bedside X-Rays. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff.
Date: 04.02.2011 Page-7 System Overview TUBE HEAD FRONTAL ROTATION LOCK TUBE HEAD SPRING ARM SPRING ARM LOCK SUPPORT ARM COLLIMATOR (LBD) ARM LOCK LEVER AT EXTREME UP/DOWN & CENTER CONTROL PANEL VOLTAGE COMPENSATOR SWITCH HANDLE CONTROL COLUMN ROTATION LOCK CASSETTE
STORAGE BOX FRONT WHEEL REAR WHEEL FOOT LOCK NOTE: WHEN TUBEHEAD IS MOVED TO ITS LOWER POSITION, IT GETS LOCKED. TO RELEASE TUBEHEAD FROM THIS POSITION, FIRST PULL THE UP/DOWN LOCK LEVER UPWARDS AND THEN MOVE TUBEHEAD UPWARDS. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date:
04.02.2011 Page-8 System Overview Technical Specifications: PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS KV 40 to 110 KV in steps of 1 KV mAs Variable mAs from 1 to 200 mAs (150 mA max.) X-Ray Generator High Frequency 40 KHz., 6 KW X-Ray Generator X-Ray Tube - Single Focus, Stationery Anode Tube, of focal spot 2.6 mm2 - Collimator with Auto Shut
Off Control - Digital Display of Kv/mAs - X-Ray Tube Head Temperature Sensor for Thermal cut-off - Indicators of Ready & X-Ray ON, - Machine ON/OFF Switch, X-Ray Exposure Switch, Kv Increase/Decrease switch & mAs Increase/Decrease Switch - Self Diagnostic on Panel - APR Mode - Keys for selecting area - Keys for selecting view - Keys for
selecting patient size - Patient Selection Switch Additional Features - Hand Switch with retractable cord for initiation of exposure Power Supply 230V AC ± 10%, 50/60 Hz Environmental & Storage Temperature 0 to 40o C Operating Conditions Humidity Maximum 90% at 30o C Operating Conditions: Temperature 10 to 40o C Humidity Allengers Mars
6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Up to 75% Page-9 System Overview Fuse Details: FUSE NO.
F1 F2 MCB: FUNCTION LINE SUPPLY FUSE NEUTRAL SUPPLY FUSE RATING 30 Amp 30 Amp F3 BUCKY SUPPLY FUSE 04 Amp F4 LBD X-MER PRIMARY 04 Amp F5 INVERTER SUPPLY 02 amp 16 Amp (For over current protection) Power Supply Requirements The electrical power requirements for Mars 6 X-Ray system are as follows: Input
Voltage: Single Phase 230 V AC with regulation of ± 10 % Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz. Line Resistance: 0.4 Ohms as per IS 7620 (Part 1) It must be ensured that at the power socket, the right pin of socket is connected to Phase (line) and left to the Neutral. Also, voltages between following points should be checked: Phase & Neutral: 230 V AC Neutral
& Earth: Less then 5 V AC Phase & Earth: 230 V AC EARTHING: It is strongly recommended that independent earthing (at zero potential) is available in the power socket in the Room where the machine is to be used. Proper earthing not only enhances the performance & reliability of the equipment but increases safety for the operating staff as well.
Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-10 Description of Control 3. Description of Control b c 5 4 3 a 2 1 11 12 (APR Keys) Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 d 7 6 8 9 10 Page-11 Description of Control Description of Control Functions: 1. MACHINE ON SWITCH This switch is used to turn ON
the machine. 2. MACHINE OFF SWITCH This switch is used to turn OFF the machine. Indicator along this switch glows when power is available to the machine but machine is in OFF condition. 3. 4. FAULT INDICATORS ¾ Indicator glows to indicate the Earth fault. When this indicator is glowing, check for proper earthing or correct polarity of LINE
and NEUTRAL to mains socket. Line should be available at right pin of socket and Neutral to the left pin of socket. ¾ Indicator glows to indicate High Voltage Fault. When this Indicator is glowing, either there is problem in Inverter or H.V. tank. ¾ Indicator glows to indicate the Filament Fault. This fault is due to some fault in Filament Section. ¾
Indicator glows to indicate Thermal Fault. This fault is due to overheating of Tube. When this fault occurs then waits for some time to ensure cooling of the Tube. CAPACITOR CHARGING INDICATION When we switch ON the machine Low Capacitor Indicator will glow about approx.
50 sec. When this indicator is glowing the machine does not exposes. When full indicator glows then machine is ready for exposure. 5. LARGE/SMALL FILAMENT MODE SELECTION SWITCH Used to select either Large or Small Filament of the Tube. In this machine only Large Filament is used. 6. KV INCREASE & DECREASE SWITCH This switch is
used to Increase and Decrease the KV. KV can be increased or decrease from 40 to 110 KV in steps of 1 KV each and the display of KV are shown on the display above these switches. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-12 Description of Control 7.
mAs INCREASE & DECREASE SWITCH This switch is used to Increase and Decrease the mAs. mAs can be Increased or Decrease from 1 to 200 mAs. Display shown above the switches is used to display mAs. 8. BUCKY SWITCH (If Applicable) This switch is used to energize the Bucky. When no Indicator is glowing then none of the Bucky is selected.
When we press it one time then H Indicator glows and Horizontal Bucky is selected. If we again press the switch then V Indicator starts glowing and Vertical Bucky is selected 9. READY SWITCH WITH INDICATOR This switch is used to Boost the Filament. When this switch is pressed, Indicator above this switch glows. 10. EXPOSURE SWITCH WITH
INDICATOR This switch is used to make an Exposure. For exposure, first press the Ready Switch and then Exposure Switch. Exposure Indicator above this switch glows to indicate that exposure takes place. 11. AEC Mode (NOT USED) In AEC Mode user can select the KV according the patient size and also select the chambers as per area of
exposure. The machine will automatically select the dose rate to be given to patient. 12. APR KEYS:- a) APR Key When we switch ON the machine then by default machine is in the APR Mode, and the corresponding indicator will glow. By pressing this switch the machine will come out of APR Mode and vice versa. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev
‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-13 Description of Control b) Patient Selection Switch These switches are used to select the body size of the patient. When XL switch is pressed then the factors selected is for extra large patient and similarly for L, M, S, XS and baby the factors selected are for LARGE, MEDIUM, SMALL, EXTRA SMALL and BABY. c)
Film Density Selection Switch These switches are used to Increase or Decrease the mAs in the steps of 15mAs as per density of film used by the Operator. d) Body Part Selection Switches These switches are used to select the Area and the View in which X-Ray is to be taken. This Switch is used to define the Area to be Exposed. By pressing these two
switches the operator can select the area for exposure and the corresponding LED for selected area will glow on the panel e.g. if the operator scroll down by pressing down key to Chest then corresponding LED will glow on the Panel. By pressing the V1, V2, V3 & V4 key one can select the view for the X-Ray e.g. if operator wants to take PA view for
the chest then he/she has to press key and if he/she wants to take LAT view then he/she has to press similarly if one has to take the SUPINE AP or SUPINE LAT, he/she has to press V3 & V4. Similar procedure will follow for the rest of selection. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-14 Description of Control Exposure
Ready HAND SWITCH This is used to press Ready switch and Exposure switch using retractable type cord. VOLTAGE HIGH/LOW/GO INDICATOR When HIGH (Red) Indicator or LOW (Yellow) is glowing, machine Input Voltage is High or Low.
When these Indicator is glowing machine can’t ready for exposure. We can adjust the Voltage by Voltage Compensator Switch (on backside of control) till the GO (Green) Indicator is Glow. LBD LIGHT ON SWITCH (ON LBD) This is Push to ON type switch. When it is pressed bulb gets ON and remains ON for 1 minute. After 1 minute bulb gets OFF
automatically. AUDIBLE ALARM Beep tone is heard during the emission of X-Rays. Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-15 Operating Instructions 4. Operating Instructions CAUTION! X-Rays may be harmful if proper Radiation Protection Measures are not taken. So, it is assumed that proper radiation protection
measures are taken in the room where X-Rays machine is going to be operated. WARNING: If X-ray Tube is being operated for the first time or re-operating the X-ray tube after more than four weeks, the tube should be warmed-up as follows: Operate it with half of the max. working tube voltage and then increase to max. working tube voltage with the
speed of more than 5kV per minute and keep it there for three minutes. RADIOGRAPHY Before exposure is made position the patient, align the Tube Head, load the cassette with film, place cassette in cassette box and place cassette box in bucky. 1. Energize the equipment. Press the ‘ON’ SWITCH to switch ON the unit. The unit will warm-up within
50 seconds.
The interval may be used for preparing the patient and for the adjusting the tube positioning, Field size etc.
NOTE: When the unit is to be used after being “OFF” for overnight or four hours or more, it is recommended that control be turned “ON” routinely for five minutes before exposure is made. This will provide consistency of radiographic results and ensure proper warm up of tube filament. 2. Determine the Technic to be used from the TECHNIC CHART
and set the mAS from mAS increase/decrease switches as required. 3. Set the required KVP from KVP increase/decrease switches. 4. Energize the bucky from bucky selection switch Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 if required. Page-16 Operating Instructions 5. Verify the selected parameters on Digital displays for their
accuracy to the part for which the X-Ray is to be performed. 6. To make the exposure, first press the READY SWITCH delay (1 sec.) press the X-RAY SWITCH and then after a brief . Do not release both the Switches until exposure is terminated by timer automatically. NOTE: Since X-RAYS are harmful; so keep the maximum safe distance from the
primary beam. 7. Switch “OFF” the unit. This step should be taken on termination of the exposure, unless another exposure is to be made on the next patient. Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-17 Radiographic Chart 5. Radiographic Chart S. No. PART VIEW KVP mAs DIST. GRID (cms.) 1 CHEST PA 55-65 5-10 150
No 2 CHEST LAT 60-70 5-12 150 No 3 CERVICAL SPINE AP/LAT 55-65 5-8 90 No 4 SHOULDER AP 60-70 4-8 90 No 5 ABDOMEN/ BLADDER/IVP KUB AP 60-70 20-50 6 SKULL/PNS AP 65-75 30-50 90 Yes 7 SKULL LAT 60-75 20-40 90 Yes 8 LUMBER VERTEBRA AP 70-80 30-60 90 Yes 9 LUMBER VERTEBRA LAT 75-85 60-100 90 Yes 10 WRIST
AP/LAT 45-55 2-3 90 No 11 ELBOW AP/LAT 50-60 2-5 90 No 12 FINGER AP/LAT 40-50 2-3 90 No 13 ANKLE AP/LAT 50-60 2-5 90 No 14 KNEE AP/LAT 50-55 3-6 90 No 90 Yes Note: 1. The above-suggested Factors are for KR4 INTENSIFYING SCREEN. 2. For KIRAN ULTRA INTENSIFYING SCREEN CLASS 200 SCREEN, increase mAs by 40%. 3. For
KIRAN KR8 INTENSIFYING SCREEN CLASS 800 SCREEN, decrease mAs by 40%. 4. Distance means distance from Tube’s Focal Spot to Film (FFD-Film Focus Distance). The above Radiographic Technic Chart is only for customer’s guidance. There may be slight variations in the factors to produce better results. This is because of certain variables
like operator’s skills, power line conditions, types of screens used and patient’s physique. Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-18 Dark Room Procedures 6. Dark Room Procedures DARK ROOM PROCEDURE: To obtain the best results from the X-Ray Machine, following should be observed generally in Dark Room: 1.
Dark Room should be totally dark and no light should enter in the room. 2. Loading and unloading of films in the cassette should be done only in Dark Room under standard safe light. 3. A qualified and trained Radiographer should only be allowed to operate the X-Ray Equipment. 4. Films should be stored in dry and dark place. 5. The Intensifying
screens should be handled with care and wet finger marks of any chemicals should not touch the screens. 6.
The Developer and the Fixer solutions should always be covered and preferably new solutions to be prepared after every 2 months or every 250 films whichever is earlier. 7.
The Temperature of Developer and Fixer to be maintained between 25 to 30 Degrees. 8. Solutions should be stirred with wooden stick each time films are dipped.
Separate wooden sticks, each for developer and fixer should be used. X-RAY FILM PROCESSING: 1. Open the exposed cassette in the Dark Room. 2. Take out the exposed film and fix it in the hanger of suitable size. 3.
Dip the film in the Developer. After about 15 seconds take out the film from the Developer to visually observe the Developing status. Dip it again and take out to monitor the development as frequently as possible. 4. Take out the film from the Developer tank after it is fully developed. 5. Dip the film in water to rinse all traces of developer on the film. 6.
After proper rinsing, dip the film in the fixer.
Let it be dipped in fixer for 5 Minutes. 7. Dip the film in running water to rinse and remove all the fixer from the film. 8. Dry film either in open place or in film drier. Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-19 Maintenance 7. Maintenance Regular maintenance of system is necessary for safe and trouble free use. Periodic
maintenance helps in reducing equipment downtime, service cost and operational hazards.
Contact the local service representative for spares or preventive maintenance inspections. It is recommended that preventive maintenance be performed every three months. 7.1 Inspecting the System Daily Checklist √ Before closing the x-ray room or when the machine is not to be used for long time switch off the main supply and cover the machine
properly. √ Clean the Tube Head and external surface of the unit by dry cloth. Weekly Checklist √ Check system power cables and H.V. cables for any cracks or damages. √ Check all connectors outside the machine for their firmness. √ Clean the Hand Switch with a Soft Dry Cloth. Monthly Checklist √ Visually inspect the unit every month for any
physical damage to different parts. √ Check that panel covers are properly tight with screws from all sides. √ Check the electrical and power cables for any crack, cuts etc. √ Check the equipment for any loose connection or loose hardware. √ Check the Tube Head for any leakage. √ Check for any abnormal noise or sparking in the machine. √ Check
conditions of Dark Room Chemicals (Chemicals must be replaced every month or depending upon their usage). Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-20 Maintenance 7.2 General Maintenance 1.
Since only trained & qualified personnel should be permitted access to the internal portion of the X-ray unit, it is recommended that service and maintenance be performed by our local Service Engineer. 2. User should confine only to preserve the external appearance of the unit by cleaning the unit with dry cloth. It is recommended to take suitable
precautions against accumulation of dust etc. on the control panel, tube head etc. Dust covers may be used. 3. Allengers Medical Systems Ltd. maintains a network of Service Centres through which the assistance of skilled service personnel may be obtained. You are requested to contact any of the centre near you for all your service related problems.
Contact details alongwith Telephone Numbers of our Service Centres are mentioned in this manual. Note: - Always disconnect the equipment from its electrical supply before cleaning or performing non-electrical tests and maintenance. Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-21 Troubleshooting 8. Trouble Shooting Sr. No.
1 2 3 4 5 FAULT SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE REASONS FOR FAULTS Machine does not get ‘ON’ Check Power Supply at the main switch. It should be 230 Volts AC. Check Mains Fuse on Control Panel.
It may be blown. Replace with a Fuse of the same rating. Electrical Shock can be felt Check Earthing at wall Socket. (Take local when touching the External of Electrician’s help) Machine The light beam doesn’t Get ON.
Check the Collimator Bulb. It may be fused. Replace with a New one of the similar rating.
The Machine Exposes but No Collimators lead shutters may be closed. Image on film. (X-Ray film Developer & fixer may be too weak. Replace totally transparent) chemicals. Light & X-Ray beam not aligned. (Call for Allengers Service Engineer) Machine needs recalibration by Allengers Service Engineer. X-Ray film comes out Black X-Ray film may be
exposed to Light accidentally. with No Image Too long developing time. Machine needs recalibration. Ask for Allengers Service Engineer. CAUTION! The users are requested not to open the machine & access inside the control panels, Tube Head and other devices, as it may be dangerous and risky for them.
The servicing of X-Ray equipment should be entrusted to only Authorized Service Personnel. Company is not responsible for Guarantee Claims if the service to this equipment is provided by unauthorized service personnel. Allengers Mars 6 – User Manual Rev ‘0’, Eff. Date: 04.02.2011 Page-22 Warranty
______________________________________________________________________ 9. Warranty HEAD OFF.: S.C.O. 212-214, SECTOR 34-A, CHANDIGARH- INDIA EPBAX NO.: +91-172-6618081, 6618082, FAX:+ 91-172-2621912 SERVICE: +91-172-3258435 “Corporate Customer Care Cell” (CCC) at: Manager (RCC): +91-9814033690 E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.allengers.com MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD. An ISO 9001:2008 & EN ISO 13485:2012 Company WARRANTY Customer : ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Equipment Description : ___________________________________________________ Model: :
___________________________________________________ Serial No. of Unit : ___________________________________________________ Date of Dispatch : _________________Date of Installation _____________ Date of Warranty Expiry : ___________________________________________________ Allengers Medical Systems Ltd. makes the following Warranty
_______________________________ & accessories, which bear the Allengers Mark. with respect to The equipment supplied is warranted against defective workmanship & material for a period of 12 months from the date of Installation or 18 months from the date of dispatch which ever is earlier. Equipment & parts proving defective within the warranty
period shall be replaced or repaired free of material & labour cost. This warranty shall not extend to glassware items & parts, which are subject to normal wear & tear. The warranty also does not cover breakages of any item due to misuse. All Vacumatic items (X-Ray Tubes & Image Intensifying Tubes) are subject to pro-rata warranty and these items
going defective during the warranty period shall be replaced as per following replacements policy. (This is in line with warranty being extended to us by suppliers of these parts) a) b) c) Price of the X-Ray Tube or I.I. Tube Un-expired portion of the warranty Pro-Rate Credit to be allowed to customer = = = d) Replacement cost to be borne by customer
= Rs. X Y Months XxY 12 a)-c)=Rs._______ The warranty is valid only in case the equipment is operated as per Operating Instructions & Normal Input Voltage.
Warranty doesn’t cover defects out of misuse of equipment. For ALLENGERS MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD. (AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY) Allengers Mars 6 - User Manual Rev ‘0’ Eff Date: 04.02.2011 Date ____________ Page-23