Mobile X-ray stand After sales correspondence All correspondence relating to the after sales service of Podoblock B.V. to be addressed to: NL Customers Podoblock B.V. Verlengde Nijverheidsweg 10 9482 WT Tynaarlo The Netherlands Tel: +31 50 8200 257 Fax: +31 50 8200 212 Overseas customers Contact your local distributor. In case of doubt contact Podoblock BV. For further information visit www.podoblock.com Trade marks Podoblock™ is a trading name of Podoblock B.V. The CE marking affixed to the products certifies that it complies with the European Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC and related...

Mobile X-ray stand

Mobile X-ray stand 1.0 Preliminary information Warning Read this preliminary information carefully and note ALL of the warnings, cautions and safety notes contained within this manual before using the Stat-X. Keep this manual close at hand at all times for reference. The Stat-X must only be used as detailed within this manual. Failure to do so could result in injury to patients or users, or damage to the equipment. 1.1 This manual should be readily accessible for reference at all times and be referred to for details of the following products: Stat-X Bucky, Vaquero, Infinity and Espléndido. Sections...

Mobile X-ray stand Never use a source or Bucky holder which has more weight than the Stat-X type indicates. This weight variation is also mentioned on the Stat-X label on page 5. 1.6 Serial no: this is a unique number of your Stat-X and contains all detailed information about this specific product. Always mention this serial number when communicating with your supplier. 1.7 ‘Manufactured’: this indicates the date on which your Stat-X was produced The Stat-X should only be used in the following environment: Temperature: +10 °C to +40 °C Pressure: 69 - 106 KPa Humidity range: 30% to 75% RH non-condensing...

Mobile X-ray stand Description The Stat-X is available in 4 different types, which are designed with the following functions: Stat-X Bucky: foldable X-ray stand for back, neck, head and hip X-rays. The Stat-X Bucky is furnished with a 3D-connection for the accessory cassette holder. Stat-X Vaquero and Stat-X Espléndido: foldable X-ray stand to carry your X-ray source. Stat-X Infinity: foldable X-ray stand to do all examinations. Furnished with a 3D-connection for the cassette holder as well as a bracket for your X-ray source.

Mobile X-ray stand The Stat-X is delivered without any X-ray source or cassette. This equipment you need to add yourself. The Stat-X consists of 3 main parts: • 1 Mobile base with 4 swivel castors • 1 Vertical lifting device • 1 or 2 horizontal swivel arms, depending on the type of stand This handbook describes the operation of all 4 types of Stat-X. 3 Operation Check for any wear, tear or damage that could compromise your safety before using your Stat-X. 3.1 Unfolding the stand: The Stat-X is delivered in folded position. This is also the position for both storing the device and for transportation....

Mobile X-ray stand Move both feet outwards until they are blocked at the end of the slotted holes. Tighten both knobs from fig 3 again by turning them to the right. Set the vertical lifting device: Push in the red button on the locking pin and pull out the complete pin, while holding the red button. The vertical lifting device will stay in the position as it was before removing the pin. fig 5 Manually lift up the vertical arm 90°, then re-insert in the locking pin into the second locking hole. Make sure the locking pin is pushed in completely.

Mobile X-ray stand The Stat-X is delivered with the horizontal swivel arm in its central position (lower position for the Espléndido). During transportation the arm should always be in this position, otherwise it is not possible to clamp the arm to the vertical tube. It is not possible to fix both arms during transport in case you have a Stat-X Infinity. To set the swivel arm in horizontal position, just release the locking bolt. fig 8 Release the top locking pin by pulling it towards you and turn it 90°. Keep the swivel arm in position with your other free hand. The swivel arm will fall down...

Mobile X-ray stand 3.2 Mounting the X-ray source Note: In case you have a Stat-X Espléndido, please turn to page 19 for further instructions about mounting your source. For instructions regarding mounting your cassette holder, please turn to page 12. Release the hand knob by turning it to the left. • Take off the complete hand knob and you will see a treaded rod. • Attach your X-ray source over the treaded rod. • By fastening the hand knob again, the X-ray source will be secured. fig 14

Mobile X-ray stand When taking the X-ray source off the bracket, the swivel arm may move up very fast. Only take out the source when the swivel arm is in upper position. If necessary, lift the X-ray source by hand in order to put the swivel arm in upper position. It is possible to rotate the X-ray source while hanging in the bracket. Release the hand knob by turning it to the left, so the bracket can be rotated to both the left and the right. In order to fix the source in desired position, tighten the hand knob again by turning it to the right. fig 15 Mounting the cassette holder The Stat-X 3D-head...

Mobile X-ray stand The Stat-X Bucky 3D-head allows you to position your cassette holder in all 3 possible axes. X-axis: In order to turn the cassette holder from left to right, just release the black lever and manually pivot the headon the rotating base. The Stat-X Bucky3D-head gives you a 360° angle. fig 18 Y-axis: In order to rotate the cassette holder in its Y-plain, also manually bring the cassette in its desired position. Friction can be augmented with the wrench that is included in your product package. fig 19 Z-axis: In order to achieve the right angle in the Z-plain, release the black...

Mobile X-ray stand 3.4 Setting the weight properties of the swivel arm The swivel arm is pre-set to carry the weight of your X-ray source. Before using the Stat-X, fine-tuning of the weight setting is necessary: • Make sure your X-ray source is mounted in the bracket correctly (see 3.2 Mounting the X-ray source). Only set the weight adjustment WITH mounted X-ray source. Adjusting without source will inhibit setting of the swivel arm. Make sure the arm is in horizontal position during adjustment. Together with this manual comes an Allen key, with which you can adjust the weight properties at the...