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IRECTION 5141177-100, REVISION 14 BRIGHTSPEED ELITE, EDGE, EXCEL: PRE-INSTALLATION
Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Overview Page 43
2 – Overview
Chapter 2
Pre-Installation Overview
Before a BrightSpeed system can be installed, all pre-installation requirements must be complete.
Site-specific items must be verified before the installation can begin.
Section 1.0
Dust/Dirt Contamination
The BrightSpeed systems (consisting of: Console, PDU, Table and Gantry) are highly susceptible
to airborne contaminants, especially concrete and drywall dust. Due to the possibility of
contamination, these systems should NEVER be installed in a construction site.
NOTICE Any site with unfinished floors, walls or ceilings is considered a construction site, and is not
suitable for system installation.
Section 2.0
Chemical Contamination
Wet film processors must never be installed in the same room as the scanner, due to the possibility
of chemical contamination of BrightSpeed Series components. Such chemicals can contribute to
increased equipment failures, increased system downtime, and decreased reliability. Film
processor equipment installation must meet the manufacturer’s requirements (e.g. ventilation
specifications) and all applicable national and local codes. Also, consideration’s should be given to
the location of this equipment and chemical fumes relative to human contact as it relates to locating
this equipment and chemicals in the control room.
Section 3.0
Walls, Ceiling and Floor
All walls, ceiling, and flooring must be completed before installation can begin.
For structural requirement, refer to Chapter 4, Section 8.0, on page 84.
• Chapter 4, Sections 8.0 and 9.0
Structural Requirements
• Chapter 5, Environmental Conditions,
Sections 1.0 & 2.0 Temp, Humidity & Cooling
• Chapter 4, Section 10.0
Radiation Protection
• Chapter 8, Power Requirements
(Site Power Audit Required)
• Broadband standard • Chapter 9, Interconnection Data
• Site Ready Visit