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SECTION 2
SAFE OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
To ensure efficient and safe operation of equipment keep the Operating Manual
with the equipment at all times and periodically review the Operation and the Safe
Operation Precautions sections.
SECTION 3
OPERATION
3-1General Description
The SG-100/SG-120 Vertical Bucky Stand provides several different bucky posi-
tioning alternatives such as vertical movement, rotation and angulation.
SCALES – A height scale in inches or centimeters is provided for easy reference
of the Bucky position.
Angulation and rotation scales are also provided for accurate positioning of the
Bucky.
3-2Vertical Positioning
The Bucky is held in vertical position by electro-mechanical locks backed up by a
mechanical safety lock.
By operating the vertical lock handle (located on the left or right side of the SG–
100 depending on the model) the electro-mechanical locks are released and the
carriage can be moved up or down, for infinite vertical positioning within its travel
range. Refer to ILLUSTRATION 10-3.
FOR CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL. STUDY
THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT AND
KEEP IT AT HAND FOR QUICK REFERENCE.
UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO USE
BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN.
RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT MUST BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AND ONLY AFTER SUFFICIENT TRAINING.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO ENSURE THE
SAFETY OF THE PATIENT WHILE THE MACHINE IS IN OPERATION
BY CHECKING PROPER PATIENT POSITIONING AND USING THE
EQUIPMENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES.
INJURY IS POSSIBLE WHEN PLACING/HANGING ACCESSORIES
FROM VERTICAL BUCKY STAND OR USING THE VERTICAL BUCKY
STAND AS A SUPPORT. DO NOT HANG ACCESSORIES, LEAN
AGAINST OR USE AS A PATIENT SUPPORT.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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