Safety Instructions
M4 TORNADO
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2 Safety Instructions
2.1 General Information
X-ray energy levels (up to 50 keV) in the excitation beam as used in the M4 TORNADO cause
damage to tissue and bone as a result of high levels of radiation. Poorly healing wounds and, in
extreme cases, loss of individual limbs (e.g. fingers) could result. In contrast to “accidental
radiation” of a high dose over a short period, there is an increased risk of cancer from a lower
radiation load over a longer period.
All information pertaining to safety in this document applies to current, valid, national laws and the
Ordinance of the European Union. In other countries, applicable laws and national regulations
must be complied with.
In addition to the safety instructions in this document, general, valid, regulations regarding
accident prevention and the protection of the environment must also be observed and complied
with. All information in these operating instructions must be followed unreservedly at all times.
In order to safely operate X-ray machines such as the M4 TORNADO, norms, directives and
regulations are defined for safety and radiation protection. These must strictly be adhered to by
both manufacturer and users.
2.2 Basic Safety Requirements
The following basic safety requirements must be observed at all times:
The M4 TORNADO may only be used as intended.
All safety instructions in this document and in all other applicable documents must be
observed and fulfilled.
The device may not be operated unless the complete safety equipment, such as the
protective housing, is present and fully functional.
The instrument may not be operated if visible damages are present. In that case, please
contact Bruker’s custommer support.
Each person who is authorized to set up, install, activate or operate the M4 TORNADO must
have read and understood the complete manual.
The operating instructions must be available for the staff at any time. Please keep them for
future use or reference.
Smoking, eating and drinking near the machine is not allowed.
Operation is not allowed in case of fatigue as well as under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The operating staff must be in good physical and psychological condition to avoid impairment
of judgment capability either temporarily or permanently.
Only authorized service staff may perform maintenance work on the M4 TORNADO. Excluded
are maintenance works that have explicitly been allowed to the user.
Powering-on of the high voltage supply and opening of the shutter are only possible from the
“M4 TORNADO” control software supplied as part of the delivery.
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