User Guide

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
HANDLING AND CARE
With proper care, the Model 040GSE will withstand years of normal use. Below are
some guidelines to follow.
The scanning surface is the most important item on the phantom to protect. It can
withstand normal scanning pressure but DO NOT press on the scanning surface
with your ngernails or any other sharp objects. If the scanning surface becomes
damaged, seal the phantom in an airtight container and IMMEDIATELY contact
CIRS for return authorization. Call 800-617-1177, email at [e-mail] or fax
RMA Request form to 757-857-0523.
The phantom may be cleaned with mild soap and water ONLY. Avoid solvent-
based, alcohol-based, or abrasive cleaning agents.
For longest life, the phantom should be cleaned after each use and stored at room
temperature in the provided carry case. The primary concern is gel desiccation due
to loss of water vapor through the membrane. In addition, the thermal stresses
associated with the freeze/thaw cycle may cause the gel to crack or damage the
housing integrity, while extreme heat may accelerate water vapor transmission
through the membrane. To minimize desiccation, always store the phantom in the
air-tight carry case with the removable storage cover attached.
Inspect your phantom regularly for signs of damage and weight loss. If any notice-
able changes to the phantom are detected, return the phantom IMMEDIATELY for
repair or replacement.
At least once a year, weigh your phantom and compare to original
weight noted on certicate of compliance. If the phantom has lost
or gained more than 1% of its original weight and you notice a dif-
ference in vertical distance measurements, or if the scan surface
appears depressed, call CIRS at [phone].
This product contains Zerdine, a non-owing water-based, poly-
acrylamide material which is fully sealed within the phantom housing.
Zerdine contains trace amounts of the residual monomer acrylamide
CAS#79-06-1. There are no known hazards when the phantom
is used and stored as intended. Zerdine is fully cured and will not
leak from the housing. Damage to the integrity of the housing may
expose the user to trace amounts of acrylamide monomer. The
amount is not sufcient to pose an acute health risk, but it is still
advised to wear protective gloves if handling exposed Zerdine gel
due to the potential long-term hazards of the monomer. It is also
advisable to wash hands and all surfaces with soap and water after
handling exposed Zerdine gel.