Why would I want to look at a handbook? Doesn’t that just repeat the same information that’s shown in the drawings?
The drawings include system specific information, while the handbooks include modality specific but system generic information. For example, a drawing might show the site preparation requirements for an MX8000 Quad CT system, but the handbook would include information that applies to all Philips CT projects. The handbook contains numerous pictures and descriptions to address frequently asked questions that arise for those specific types of projects. The information in the handbook is organized in the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format.
