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• THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.
• IF A CUSTOMER’S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH,
IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS SERVICE MANUAL HAS
BEEN CONSULTED AND IS UNDERSTOOD.
• FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER,
OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK, MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.
• CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE N’EST DISPONIBLE QU’ENANGLAIS.
• SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS UNE AUTRE LANGUE QUE
L’ANGLAIS, C’EST AU CLIENT QU’IL INCOMBE DE LE FAIRE TRADUIRE.
• NE PAS TENTER D’INTERVENTION SUR LES ÉQUIPEMENTS TANT QUE LE MANUEL
SERVICE N’A PAS ÉTÉ CONSULTÉ ET COMPRIS.
• LE NON-RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRAÎNER CHEZ LE TECHNICIEN,
L’OPÉRATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES BLESSURES DUES À DES DANGERS ÉLECTRIQUES,
MÉCANIQUES OU AUTRES.
• DIESES KUNDENDIENST−HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN ENGLISCHER SPRACHE.
• FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE BENÖTIGT, IST ES
AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FÜR EINE ENTSPRECHENDE ÜBERSETZUNG ZU SORGEN.
• VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERÄT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES
KUNDENDIENST−HANDBUCHNICHT ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND VERSTANDEN WURDE.
• WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU VERLETZUNGEN DES
KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES BEDIENERS ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE, MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN.
• ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SÓLO EXISTE ENINGLÉS.
• SI ALGÚN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN IDIOMA QUE NO SEA
EL INGLÉS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE
TRADUCCIÓN.
• NO SE DEBERÁ DAR SERVICIO TÉCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER CONSULTADO Y
COMPRENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO.
• LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR A QUE EL PROVEEDOR
DE SERVICIOS, EL OPERADOR O EL PACIENTE SUFRAN LESIONES PROVOCADAS POR
CAUSAS ELÉCTRICAS, MECÁNICAS O DE OTRA NATURALEZA.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
WARNUNG
AVISO

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• ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS.
• SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE NÃO A GEMS,
SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, É DA RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE
FORNECER OS SERVIÇOS DE TRADUÇÃO.
• NÃO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E COMPREENDIDO ESTE
MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIATÉCNICA.
• O NÃO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A SEGURANÇA DO TÉCNICO,
OPERADOR OU PACIENTE DEVIDO A‘ CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS, MECÂNICOS OU OUTROS.
• IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE È DISPONIBILE SOLTANTO IN INGLESE.
• SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS RICHIEDE IL MANUALE IN
UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE È TENUTO A PROVVEDERE DIRETTAMENTE ALLA
TRADUZIONE.
• SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELL’APPARECCHIATURA SOLO DOPO AVER
CONSULTATOIL PRESENTE MANUALE ED AVERNE COMPRESO IL CONTENUTO.
• NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE FAR COMPIERE
OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO LESIONI ALL’ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE,
ALL’UTILIZZATORE ED AL PAZIENTE PER FOLGORAZIONE ELETTRICA, PER URTI
MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.
ATENÇÃO
AVVERTENZA

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IMPORTANT! . . . X-RAY PROTECTION
X-ray equipment if not properly used may cause injury. Accordingly, the instructions herein contained should be
thoroughly read and understood by everyone who will use the equipment before you attempt to place this
equipment in operation. The General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, will be glad to assist and
cooperate in placing this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorporates a high degree of protection against x-radiation other than the useful beam, no
practical design of equipment can provide complete protection. Nor can any practical design compel the operator to take
adequate precautions to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly exposing themselves or others to radiation.
It is important that everyone having anything to do with x-radiation be properly trained and fully acquainted with the
recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements as published in NCRP Reports
available from NCRP Publications, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, and of the
International Commission on Radiation Protection, and take adequate steps to protect against injury.
The equipment is sold with the understanding that the General Electric Company, Medical Systems Group, its agents, and
representatives have no responsibility for injury or damage which may result from improper use of the equipment.
Various protective material and devices are available. It is urged that such materials or devices be used.
CAUTION: United States Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the order of a physician.

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CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR STATEMENT
All electrical installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site prepared for the equipment shall be
performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition, electrical feeds into the Power Distribution Unit shall be performed by
licensed electrical contractors. Other connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations, and testing shall be
performed by qualified GE Medical personnel. The products involved (and the accompanying electrical installations) are highly
sophisticated, and special engineering competence is required. In performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its
own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on these products will comply with the requirements of the
applicable electrical codes.
The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field engineers, personnel of third-party service
companies with equivalent training, or licensed electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.
DAMAGE IN TRANSPORTATION
All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent, have notation "damage in shipment"
written on all copies of the freight or express bill before delivery is accepted or "signed for" by a General Electric representative
or a hospital receiving agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the carrier immediately upon
discovery, or in any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers held for inspection by the carrier.
A transportation company will not pay a claim for damage if an inspection is not requested within this 14 day period.
Call Traffic and Transportation, Milwaukee, WI (414) 827−3449 / 8*285−3449 immediately after damage is found. At this
time be ready to supply name of carrier, delivery date, consignee name, freight or express bill number, item damaged
and extent of damage.
Complete instructions regarding claim procedure are found in Section "S" of the Policy & Procedure Bulletins.
6/17/94
If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections to the information in this document,
please write them down, include the document title and document number, and send them to:
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
MEDICAL SYSTEMS
MANAGER − INFORMATION INTEGRATION, AMERICAS W−622
P.O. BOX 414
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201−0414

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1-1 Identification................................................................................................................................. 13
1-2 General
1-3 Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1-4 Inspection ...................................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION 2 VISUAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
2−1 Operator’s Console.................................................................................................................... 17
2−2 Collimator....................................................................................................................................... 17
2−3 Body.................................................................................................................................................. 18
SECTION 3 Functional Check ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3−1 Power on ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3−2 Drive.................................................................................................................................................. 19
3−3 Tube Column and Arm ............................................................................................................ 19
3−4 Collimator....................................................................................................................................... 20
3−5 X−ray ................................................................................................................................................ 20
SECTION 4 Power Cord Check ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4−1 Power Cord.................................................................................................................................... 21
APPENDIX −SYMBOLS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

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REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
A
0
Oct. 30 1996
Dec. 13, 1996
1
Mar. 7, 1997
2
Aug. 14, 1997
3
Apr. 12, 1999
4
May 6, 1999
5
July 14, 1999
6
Nov. 8, 2000
7
01JUN2010
8
10APR2019
Initial Draft.
Initial release.
Corrected Tube Column rotation to 270 degrees (Section 3−3).
High Impact Inspection.
Added AMX4+ model 2236420−x series.
Added Yoke Mounting Screws inspection to section 3.
Removed Yoke Mounting Screws inspection from section 3.
Added AMX−4+ Model 2275938 Series.
Updated Section 3−4 to verify collimator mounting screw tightness.
Reference GEHC Am Service CAPA #5.
Added new method FLUKE ESA 612 to Section 4 (Modified changes
due to ECR2252536).

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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1 Identification
See Illustration 1−1. The AMX−4+ is identified by Model Number on the rating plate
located on the top cover. Model part and catalog numbers are identified in Table 1−1.
TABLE 1−1
AMX−4+ MODELS
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
CATALOG
NUMBER
PART NUMBER
CATALOG
NUMBER
DOMESTIC
2169360−7
A0659F
2236420−7 & 2275938−7
A0659JF
DOMESTIC, AEC
2169360−8
A0659FA
2236420−8 & 2275938−8
A0659JG
DOMESTIC, TECH SWITCH
2169360−9
A0659FC
2236420−9 & 2275938−9
A0659JH
DOMESTIC, AEC, TECH SWITCH
2169360−10
A0659FB
2236420−10 & 2275938−10
A0659JJ
IEC, EMC
2169360
A0659A
2236420 & 2275938
A0659J
IEC, EMC, AEC
2169360−2
A0659AA
2236420−2 & 2275938−2
A0659JA
IEC, EMC, TECH SWITCH
2169360−3
A0659AB
2236420−3 & 2275938−3
A0659JB
IEC, EMC, AEC, TECH SWITCH
2169360−4
A0659AC
2236420−4 & 2275938−4
A0659JC
JAPAN
2169360−5
A0659C
2236420−5 & 2275938−5
A0659JD
JAPAN SHORT COLUMN
2169360−6
A0659D
2236420−6 & 2275938−6
A0659JE
ILLUSTRATION 1−1
AMX−4+ IDENTIFICATION
RATING
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1-2 General
The AMX−4+ contains operating safeguards to provide maximum safety. Before calling
for service, be certain proper operating procedures are being used. Refer to Direction
2166913−100, AMX−4+ Operating Manual, or Direction 2166911−100, AMX−4+
International Operation for proper operating procedures.
Satisfactory equipment performance requires the use of service personnel specially
trained on x−ray apparatus. The General Electric Company, Medical Systems, is
responsible for the effects on safety, reliability, and performance only if the following
conditions are met:
• The electrical wiring of the relevant rooms complies with all national and local codes.
• All assembly operations, extensions, re−adjustments, modifications or repairs are
carried out by General Electric Company, Medical Systems, authorized service
representatives.
• The equipment is used in accordance with the instructions for use. Refer to
Direction 2166913−100, AMX−4+ Operating Manual, or Direction 2166911−100,
AMX−4+ International Operation for proper operating procedures.
Only trained and qualified personnel should be permitted
access to the internal parts of this equipment.
1-3 Cleaning
The General Electric Company, Medical Systems, and its associates, maintain a
worldwide organization of stations from which one may obtain skilled x−ray service.
Arrangements can usually be made to furnish preventive and/or emergency service on
a contract basis. A General Electric Medical Systems representative will be glad to
discuss this plan.
The AMX−4+ should be cleaned frequently, particularly if corroding chemicals are pre-
sent. Use a cloth slightly moistened in warm, soapy water to clean all surfaces. Wipewith
a cloth slightly moistened in clean water. Do not use cleaners or solvents of any kind.
They may remove markings and could damage the finish and plastic covers.

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1-4 Inspection
To assure continued performance of this x−ray equipment, a periodic maintenance
program must be established in accordance with 2173227−100 AMX−4+ Periodic
Maintenance. It is the owner’s responsibility to supply or arrange for this service.
Functional Check verifies that the AMX−4+ is functioning correctly, that wear, or
damage has not been sustained duringuse, that diagnostic self−testcanbepassed, and
x−rays can be made. It does not indicate that the unit is performing to specifications.
Refer to Direction 2173227−100, AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance, for tests that verify
specified performance.
These checks are divided into three parts: Visual Inspection, Functional Check, and
Power Cord Check. Visual Inspection confirms legibility of operator indicators, and
general safety. Functional Check confirms equipment operation and function. Power
Cord Check verifies the integrity of the power cord for safe operation.
At the start of each shift, a Visual Inspection and Functional Check should be performed
to verify operation. Functional Check should also be used to verify operation after the
AMX−4+ is serviced.

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SECTION 2
VISUAL INSPECTION
Requirements are pass or fail. Service is required if any Requirement is failed. After each
Requirement is verified, place a check in its box. Record notes and comments next to
the Requirement.
Inspect
Requirement
Inspector’s Notes
2−1 Operator’s Console
□ Switch and display markings clearlylegible.
□ Covering over kVp Switch, mAs Switch,
and Displays free from cuts orpunctures
□ Verify good condition of ON and OFF
symbols on console label.
□ Verify good condition of X−rayemission
symbol on console label.
2−2 Collimator
□ Field Light and SID markings clearlylegible.
□ Field Light switch and Field Size knobsnot
loose or damaged.
□ Guard Arms perpendicular tocollimator
bottom.
□ SID indicating tape attached to leftside.
□ Rating Plate installed on right side of
collimator.
□ Rating Plate legible.
□ Rotational Detent knob on right sideof
Collimator.
□ Must be no movement betweencollimator
and tube unit.
□ Verify good condition of Transverse (Lateral)
AND Longitudinal Collimator Blade symbols
on collimator labels.
□ Verify good condition of Field Lightsymbol
on collimator label.
□ Verify good condition of PositioningControl
Lock symbol on labels, one on EACH
collimator handle.

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Inspect
Requirement
Inspector’s Notes
2−3 Body
□ Cassette Drawer not dented.
□ Handle attached to top of CassetteDrawer
and is free from sharp edges.
□ Drive handle is free from sharpedges.
□ No dents in left and right side covers.
□ Rubber molding attached to lower sidesof
body.
□ Rubber molding attached to front bumper.
□ Exhaust Fan Port on front lower left clean
and free of obstructions.
□ Tube Support Column tight and solid in its
mounting.
□ Verify good condition of Type B Equipment
symbol on label on back of AMX.
□ Verify good condition of Brake Release
symbol on label next to brake release
button.
□ Verify good condition of Hand switch
Receptacle symbol on label next tohand
switch receptacle on back of AMX.

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SECTION 3
FUNCTIONAL CHECK
Requirements are pass or fail. Service is required if any Requirement is failed. After each
Requirement is verified, place a check in its box. Record notes and comments next to
the Requirement.
Inspect
Requirement
Inspector’s Notes
3−1 Power on
ON OFF
□ Changing Key Switch position from off to on
makes the Operators Display flash, then display
TESTING COMPLETE.
Recharge if display reads RECHARGE
RECOMMENDED or RECHARGE IMMEDIATELY.
□ Pressing kVp UP increases kVp display.
□ Pressing kVp DOWN decreases kVp display.
□ Pressing mAs UP increases mAs display.
□ Pressing mAs DOWN decreases mAs display.
3−2 Drive
□ Drive Enable bar raises and lowers easily.
□ Drives forward, reverse, left, andright.
□ Drive speed is easily controlled.
□ Drives only in reverse when bumper ispushed in.
□ Drive speed reduced when tube armis
removed from latch.
□ Drive brakes release when brakerelease
switch is depressed.
3−3 Tube Column and
Arm
□ Horizontal Tube Arm Latch operates smoothly
and holds arm securely.
□ Vertical Tube Column rotates 270 degrees from
latch position to latch position.
□ Tube Arm moves smoothly from bottom to top
of tube column.
□ Tube Arm extends and retracts smoothly.
□ Tube Unit rotates 90 degrees to horizontal in
both directions.
□ Tube Unit rotates back 10 and forward110
degrees.
□ Latch holds column in drive position.
□ Lock prevents vertical travel.
□ Lock prevents tube extension.
□ Lock prevents column rotation.

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Functional Check Continued
Inspect
Requirement
Inspector’s Notes
3−4 Collimator
□ Collimator Interface Plate is securely
fastened to x−ray tube. If not, DO NOT
USE. Service is required.
□ Three screws must be in place to hold the
Collimator securely to the Collimator
Interface Plate. If screw(s) are missing, DO
NOT USE. Service is required. If all three
screws are in place, confirm screws are
secure by re−tightening according to Service
Direction 2173225−100.
□ SID Tape extends to 6 ft (1830 mm).
□ SID Tape retracts automatically.
□ Pressing Field Light Buttons onhand switch
or on collimator turns field lighton.
□ Rotational Detent Knob rotates counter
clockwise to loosen (When viewed fromthe
knob side of the collimator).
□ Rotational Detent Knob must be pulledout,
or unscrewed counter clockwise to rotate
collimator.
□ Tightening Rotational Detent Knob
clockwise will secure collimator inany
position.
□ Collimator rotates 90 degrees from center
to either side.
□ Rotational Detent Knob engages atcenter
and at 90 degrees either side fromcenter.
□ Moving Transverse (Lateral) and
Longitudinal Field Sizing Knobs movesthe
respective collimator blades.
3−5 X−ray
CAUTION
Radiation Hazard
• AMX−4+ must be in a locationwhere
X−rays can be made safely.
• Close collimator blades andmove
tube arm to its lowestposition.
• Select lowest kVp and mAs settings.
□ Pressing X−ray Hand Switch Button to the
first position causes the tube anode to
rotate.
□ Pressing X−ray Hand Switch Button to the
second position makes an exposure. The
X−ray Tone sounds and X−ray on indicator
lights.