GE AMX 4+ User manual

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 
         
   
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D       
D        
        
 
D         
      
D           
     
  
D       
D            
          
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D      #   
    ## #  
D )     $  
 #       
 # #  
D     
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D       &
     (   (
 
D    "    
      
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D         
      
  "   
 
D    %   #
D '         
    #      
  %
D  !   #    
      
D           
        
#!

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 
         
   
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D      "   !
  
D          
       
       
D        
      
D          
        
  
D        

D         
          
  
D      
        

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       
     
       



AMX-4+ SE VICE
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SE IES)
REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100
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! 
"  
 "
      
IMPO TANT! . . . XĆRAY PROTECTION
XĆray equipment if not properly
used may cause injury. AccordĆ
ingly, the instructions herein
contained should be thoroughly
read and understood by everyĆ
one who will use the equipment
before you attempt to place this
equipment in operation. The
General Electric Company, MediĆ
cal Systems Group, will be glad
to assist and cooperate in placing
this equipment in use.
Although this apparatus incorpoĆ
rates a high degree of protection
against xĆradiation 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 xĆradiation be
properly trained and fully acĆ
quainted with the recommendaĆ
tions of the National Council on
Radiation Protection and MeasureĆ
ments as published in NCRP
Reports available from NCRP PubliĆ
cations, 7910 oodmont Avenue,
Room 1016, Bethesda, Maryland
20814, and of the International
Commission on Radiation ProtecĆ
tion, and take adequate steps to
protect against injury.
The equipment is sold with the
understanding that the General
Electric Company, Medical SysĆ
tems Group, its agents, and
representatives have no responsiĆ
bility 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.

 
         
   
iv
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# "
  $       
REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100
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         
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
ower Distribution Unit shall be
performed by licensed electrical
contractors. Other connections beĆ
tween 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 sophistiĆ
cated, and special engineering
competence is required. In performĆ
ing 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 elecĆ
trical codes.
The purchaser of GE equipment
shall only utilize qualified personnel
(i.e., GE's field engineers, personnel
of thirdĆparty service companies with
equivalent training, or licensed elecĆ
tricians) to perform electrical servicĆ
ing on the equipment.
    
All packages should be closely
examined at time of delivery. If
damage is apparent, have notation
'%.%*( ,/ 3+,1.(/4" written on
%-- copies of the freight or express
bill &()02( delivery is accepted or
signed for" by a General Electric
representative or a hospital receivĆ
ing agent. Whether noted or
concealed, damage ! be
reported to the carrier ,..(',%4(-5
upon discovery, or in any event,
within  days after receipt, and the
contents and containers held for
inspection by the carrier. A transĆ
portation company will not pay a
claim for damage if an inspection is
not requested within this  day
period.
Call Traffic and Transportation,
Milwaukee, WI [phone]Ă/
8*285-3449 ,..(',%4(-5 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 olicy &
rocedure 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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         
   
vi
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 
         
   
vii
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  
REVISION HISTORY xi...............................................
1 SERVICING THE COLLIMATOR 1-1....................................
1Ć1 Collimator Removal 1-1...........................................
1Ć1Ć1 Collimator Interface and Port Plates Check 1-2.......................
1Ć2 Collimator Installation 1-4.........................................
1Ć3 Field Lamp Replacement 1-5......................................
1Ć4 Light Field Adjustment 1-6........................................
1Ć4Ć1 Adjustment Method 1 1-6.........................................
1Ć4Ć2 Adjustment Method 2 1-9.........................................
1Ć5 Crosshair indow Adjustment 1-11..................................
1Ć6 Field Light Switch Replacement 1-12.................................
1Ć7 Brake Switch Replacement 1-13.....................................
2 SERVICING THE X-RAY TUBE 2-1.....................................
2Ć1 X-Ray Tube Removal 2-1.........................................
2Ć2 X-Ray Tube Installation 2-2.......................................
3 SERVICING THE HORIZONTAL ARM 3-1...............................
3Ć1 Yoke Assembly Removal 3-1.......................................
3Ć2 Yoke Assembly Installation 3-2.....................................
3Ć3 Yoke Mounting Plate Assembly Removal 3-3.........................
3Ć4 Yoke Mounting PlateAssembly Installation 3-5........................
3Ć5 Horizontal Arm Assembly Removal 3-6..............................
3Ć6 Horizontal Arm Assembly Installation 3-8............................
3Ć7 Horizontal Arm Brake and Cable Assembly Removal 3-9...............
3Ć8 Horizontal Arm Brake and Cable Assembly Installationă 3-11............
3Ć9 Horizontal Arm Brake Cable Removal 3-12...........................
3Ć10 Horizontal Arm Brake Cable Installation 3-13.........................
3Ć11 Horizontal Arm Brake Removal 3-13.................................
3Ć12 Horizontal Arm Brake Installation 3-13...............................
4 SERVICING THE VERTICAL COLUMN 4-1..............................
4Ć1 Remove Vertical Column Assembly 4-1..............................
4Ć2 Install Vertical Column Assembly 4-3................................
4Ć3 Counterweight Cables 4-4.........................................
4Ć3Ć1 Main Cable 4-5..................................................
4Ć3Ć2 Safety Cable 4-6.................................................
4Ć3Ć3 Reassemble Unit 4-7..............................................
4Ć3Ć4 Vertical Column Cable Tension 4-7.................................
4Ć3Ć5 Remove Follower Cable 4-8.......................................
4Ć3Ć6 Install Follower Cable 4-10.........................................

 
         
   
viii
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  
4Ć4 Upper Brake, Pulley, and Bearings 4-11..............................
4Ć4Ć1 Disconnect Brake 4-11.............................................
4Ć4Ć2 Remove Upper Pulley and Brake 4-11................................
4Ć4Ć3 Replace Upper Pulley and Bearings 4-12..............................
4Ć4Ć4 Install Upper Pulley, Bearings and Brake 4-13.........................
4Ć4Ć5 Connect Brake 4-14...............................................
4Ć4Ć6 Remove Upper Pulley, Bearings and Brake (Alternate) 4-14.............
4Ć4Ć7 Install Upper Pulley, Bearings and Brake (Alternate) 4-15...............
4Ć5 Counterweight 4-16...............................................
4Ć5Ć1 Remove Counterweight 4-16........................................
4Ć5Ć2 Install Counterweight 4-17..........................................
4Ć5Ć3 Counterweight Balancing 4-18......................................
4Ć6 Carriage Assembly 4-19............................................
4Ć6Ć1 Remove Carriage 4-19.............................................
4Ć6Ć2 Install Carriage 4-19...............................................
4Ć6Ć3 Remove Carriage Bearings 4-19.....................................
4Ć6Ć4 Install Carriage Bearings 4-20.......................................
4Ć7 Lower Brake Removal 4-21.........................................
4Ć8 Lower Bearings and Baseplate Removal 4-22..........................
4Ć9 Lower Brake and Bearings Installation 4-22...........................
4Ć10 Column Base Removal 4-23.........................................
4Ć11 Column Base Installation 4-24......................................
4Ć12 Lower Pulley and Bearings Removal 4-25.............................
4Ć13 Lower Pulley and Bearings Installation 4-25...........................
4Ć14 Column Support Assembly Removal 4-26.............................
4Ć15 Column Support Assembly Installation 4-26...........................
5 SERVICING HE CASSE E DRAWER, COVERS,
HORIZON AL ARM LA CH AND HANDSWI CH 5-1....................
5Ć1 Cassette Drawer Removal 5-1......................................
5Ć2 Cassette Drawer Installation 5-1....................................
5Ć3 Side Covers Removal 5-2..........................................
5Ć4 Side Cover Installation 5-3.........................................
5Ć5 op Cover Removal 5-3...........................................
5Ć6 op Cover Installation 5-4.........................................
5Ć7 Remove Latch Assembly and Components (Hall Effect Switch) 5-5......
5Ć8 Install Latch Assembly and Components (Hall Effect Switch) 5-7........
5Ć9 Remove And Install Hand Switch Cable 5-8..........................
5Ć10 Install Hand Switch 5-9...........................................

 
         
   
ix
   
  
6 SERVICING HE BA ERIES 6-1.......................................
6Ć1 Remove Battery Cover 6-1.........................................
6Ć2 Disconnect Battery Sense Harness (If Required) 6-2...................
6Ć3 Disconnect and Remove Batteries 6-3...............................
6Ć4 Disconnect and Remove Battery est erminal Strip 6-5................
6Ć5 Continue Battery Disconnection/Removal 6-5........................
6Ć6 Install Batteries 6-5...............................................
6Ć7 Prepare to Install Batteries 6-6.....................................
6Ć8 Install and Connect Batteries 6-6...................................
6Ć9 Install and Connect Battery est erminal Strip 6-8....................
6Ć10 Continue Battery Installation/Connection 6-8.........................
6Ć11 Connect Battery erminal est Strip 6-9.............................
6Ć12 Continue Battery Installation/Connection 6-9.........................
6Ć13 Connect Battery erminal est Strip 6-9.............................
6Ć14 Complete Battery Installation/Connection 6-9........................
6Ć15 Install Battery Compartment Cover 6-10..............................
7 SERVICING HE BASE ASSEMBLY 7-1..................................
7Ć1 Front Bumper 7-1................................................
7Ć1Ć1 Remove Pads 7-1.................................................
7Ć1Ć2 Install Pads 7-2..................................................
7Ć1Ć3 Bumper Switch Removal 7-2.......................................
7Ć1Ć4 Bumper Switch Installation 7-2.....................................
7Ć1Ć5 Bumper Bearings Removal 7-3.....................................
7Ć1Ć6 Bumper Bearings Installation 7-3...................................
7Ć2 Raise Unit for Service 7-4.........................................
7Ć2Ć1 Raise Rear Wheels 7-4............................................
7Ć2Ć2 Lower Rear Wheels 7-4...........................................
7Ć2Ć3 Raise Front Wheels 7-5...........................................
7Ć2Ć4 Lower Front Wheels 7-6...........................................
7Ć3 Remove Drive Wheels 7-6.........................................
7Ć4 Install Drive Wheels 7-7...........................................
7Ć5 Remove Motor and Brake 7-8......................................
7Ć6 Install Motor and Brake 7-10.......................................
7Ć7 Remove Caster Wheel 7-11.........................................
7Ć8 Install Caster Wheel 7-11...........................................
8 SERVICING HE DRIVE HANDLE ASSEMBLY 8-1.......................
8Ć1 Handle Sensor Removal 8-1.......................................
8Ć2 Handle Sensor Installation 8-3.....................................
8Ć3 Handle Drive Enable Switch Removal 8-4............................
8Ć4 Handle Drive Enable Switch Installation 8-5..........................

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   
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   
  
9 ERVICING THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRAN FORMER 9-1..................
9Ć1 High Voltage Transformer Removal 9-1..............................
9Ć2 High Voltage Transformer Installation 9-3............................
10 ERVICING THE POWER CORD AND REEL A EMBLY
AND CABLE ROUTING 10-1.............................................
10Ć1 Cord/Cord Reel Removal 10-1......................................
10Ć1Ć1 Cord Reel Removal (Domestic Models) 10-1..........................
10Ć1Ć2 Cord Reel Removal (IEC Models) 10-2...............................
10Ć2 Cord/Cord Reel Installation 10-3....................................
10Ć2Ć1 Cord Reel Installation (Domestic Models) 10-3........................
10Ć2Ć2 Cord Reel Installation (IEC Models) 10-3.............................
10Ć3 Horizontal Arm and Vertical Column Cable Routing 10-4...............
10Ć3Ć1 Cathode Cable 10-4...............................................
10Ć3Ć2 Anode Cable 10-6.................................................
10Ć3Ć3 Collimator Cable 10-8.............................................
10Ć3Ć4 tator Cable 10-11.................................................
10Ć3Ć5 Horizontal Arm Brake Cable 10-12...................................
10Ć3Ć6 Control Cable 10-13................................................
10Ć3Ć7 Vertical Column Brake Cable 10-14...................................

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  
A Nov. 6 1996 Initial Draft.
0 Dec. 13, 1996 Initial release.
1 Mar. 7, 1997 Ma e cable rape illustration changes, brake relay illustration changes; up ate
battery installation illustrration.
2 June 24, 1997 Mo ifie vertical arm latch switch to new style, a e latch wiring iagram in
Section 9.
3 Aug. 14, 1997 High Impact Inspection.
4 Apr. 12, 1999 A e AMX-4+ Mo el 2236420 Series.
5 Nov. 8, 2000 A e AMX-4+ Mo el 2275938 Series.
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Title Page 5
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2-1 an 2-2 5
3-1 thru 3-14 5
4-1 thru 4-26 5
5-1 thru 5-10 5
6-1 thru 6-10 5
7-1 thru 7-12 5
8-1 thru 8-6 5
9-1 thru 9-4 5
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REV 5 DIREC ION 2173225-100
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See Illustrati n 1. The AMX-4+ is identified by M del Number n the rating plate
l cated n the t p c ver. M del part and catal g numbers are identified in Table 1.
This directi n c ntains instructi ns f r perf rming mechanical maintenance n these
Units.
TABLE 1
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   !  
!  !   !
DOMES IC 2169360-7 A0659F 2236420-7 & 2275938-7 A0659JF
DOMES IC, AEC 2169360-8 A0659FA 2236420-8 & 2275938-8 A0659JG
DOMES IC, ECH SWI CH 2169360-9 A0659FC 2236420-9 & 2275938-9 A0659JH
DOMES IC, AEC, ECH SWI CH 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, ECH SWI CH 2169360-3 A0659AB 2236420-3 & 2275938-3 A0659JB
IEC, EMC, AEC, ECH SWI CH 2169360-4 A0659AC 2236420-4 & 2275938-4 A0659JC
JAPAN 2169360-5 A0659C 2236420-5 & 2275938-5 A0659JD
JAPAN SHOR COLUMN 2169360-6 A0659D 2236420-6 & 2275938-6 A0659JE
ILLUSTRATIONă1
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RA ING
PLA E

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The instructions cover the removal, installation, and adjustment of the field serviceĆ
able assemblies and parts comprising the unit. Illustrations are provided as a suppleĆ
ment to the procedures to assist the service technician in understanding the relationĆ
ship of the parts involved.
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The front end of the unit is defined as the end containing the vertical column and bumĆ
per assembly. Left and right sides are determined by standing at the rear (handle end)
of the unit, facing the unit.
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A list of tools required to perform the service adjustment procedures is given below.
With the exception of the vertical column lifting tool and floor jack, the tools listed are
part of the standard complement of tools supplied in the service technician's tool kit.
Tools
DVertical column lifting tool (46-303362P1)
DA X-4 Series Lifting Jack (46-302966P1)
DCounterweight Lifting Tool (46-303491G1)
DHHS Field Test Kit (46-177372G1)
DTorque Wrench 2-36 pound-inches/0.23 4.1 Newton-meters (46-282782P1)
DTorque Wrench Kit (46-268445G1)
DH/V Cable Spanner Wrench (507A935G1)
Materials
DLoctite sealant type 242 (46-170686P2 10 cc bottle) and 290 (46-170687P2 50cc
bottle)
DBearing grease - Lithium (Fiske 630-A-A) or equal
DSilicone insulating compound (46-125224P3 3 oz. tube)
DDiala AX Dielectric Insulating Oil (T0552G 1 gallon)
DElectrical tape
DCotton rags
DCotton swabs
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Periodic inspection instructions for various assemblies of the A X-4+ are listed in
the maintenance schedule given in Direction 2173227-100, AMX-4+ Periodic MainĆ
tenance. All deficiencies uncovered during inspection should be corrected before furĆ
ther use of the equipment.
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A list of A X-4+ assemblies for which removal and installation procedures are proĆ
vided in the following index. The index lists the section in which the procedure is preĆ
sented, the name of the assembly, and the number of the paragraph that contains the
removal or installation procedure.

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REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100
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Section 1
Servicing the
Collimator Assembly
Collimator Assembly 1-1 1-2
Section 2
Servicing the X-ray
Tube Assembly
X-Ray Tube Assembly 2-1 2-2
Section 3
Servicing the
Horizontal Arm
Assembly
Yoke Assembly
Yoke Mounting Plate Assembly
Horizontal Arm Assembly
Brake - Cable Assembly
Cable Assembly
Brake Assembly
3-1
3-3
3-5
3-7
3-9
3-11
3-2
3-4
3-6
3-8
3-10
3-12
Section 4
Servicing the Vertical
Column Assembly
Vertical Column
Cables
pper Pulley and Brake Assembly
Counterweights
pper Brake Assembly
pper Pulley and Bearings
Carriage Assembly
Carriage Bearings
Lower Brake and Bearings
Column Base
Lower Pulley and Bearings
Column Support
4-1
4-3
4-5
4-7
4-9
4-11
4-13
4-15
4-17
4-19
4-21
4-23
4-2
4-4
4-6
4-8
4-10
4-12
4-14
4-16
4-18
4-20
4-22
4-24
Section 5
Servicing the Trim
Covers
Cassette Drawer
Side Covers
Top Cover
5-1
5-3
5-5
5-2
5-4
5-6
Section 6
Servicing the Base
Assembly
Gates Battery
Bumper Assembly
Bumper Switch
Bumper Bearings
Motor and Brake
Drive Wheel
Caster Wheel
6-1
6-3
6-5
6-7
6-9
6-11
6-13
6-2
6-4
6-6
6-8
6-10
6-12
6-14
Section 7
Servicing the Handle
Assembly
Sensor Assembly
Drive Enable Switch
7-1
7-3
7-2
7-4
Section 8
Servicing the High
Voltage Transformer
Transformer 8-1 8-2
Section 9
Servicing the Latch
Assembly and Cable
Routing
Latch Assembly (Hall Effect Switch)
Cord/Cord Reel
Cord Reel
Cable Routing
Cathode Cable
Anode Cable
Collimator Cable
Stator Cable
Horizontal Arm Brake Cable
Control Cable
Vertical Column Brake Cable
9-1
9-3
9-3-2
9-2
9-4
9-5
9-5-1
9-5-2
9-5-3
9-5-4
9-5-5
9-5-6
9-5-7

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This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation o the collimaĆ
tor. It also provides procedures or replacing and aligning the ield lamp, aligning the
crosshairs, and replacing the brake and ield lamp switches.
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1. Close collimator blades.
2. Rotate X-ray tube and collimator assembly so collimator crosshair window is
acing upward.
3. Place the horizontal arm assembly in park position on top cover o unit.
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4. Shut o power by turning circuit breaker OFF.
5. Remove two screws in bottom o terminal box located on back o vertical column
and li t o cover. See Illustration 1-1.
6. Disconnect collimator cable leads rom terminal block. Record and tag leads.
7. Remove Heyco bushing and cable through bottom o terminal box.
ILLUSTRATION 1-1
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CLAMP POINT E
STRAP POINT G STRAP POINT N
CLAMP POINT H
TERMINAL BOX
COLLIMATOR CABLE
TIE WRAPS
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1-2
8. Cut ty-raps se uring ollimator able to athode able and remove from Strap
Points G and N, and Clamp Points E and H.
9. Remove three 10-24 0.75 hex so ket head ap s rews se uring ollimator asĆ
sembly to x-ray tube. See Illustration 1-2.
10. Remove ollimator from interfa e plate.
ILLUSTRATION 1-2
COLLIMATOR
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1Ć1Ć1 Collimator Interfa e and Port Plates Che k
Note: The ollimator interfa e plate for every new and reloaded tube from the GE
Reload Fa ility is fa tory aligned and should not be disturbed. If plate alignĆ
ment is altered, the plate will have to be re-aligned in the field.
1. Close ollimator blades.
2. Rotate X-ray tube and ollimator assembly so ollimator rosshair window is
fa ing upward.
3. Pla e the horizontal arm assembly in park position on top over of unit.
Equipment Dama e!
Secure the horizontal arm before removin components from the arm. ReĆ
movin wei ht allows the counterwei ht to descend rapidly and the arm to asĆ
cend rapidly possibly causin dama e to the unit and personal injury. Use
Counterwei ht Lift Tool 46-303491G1.
4. Shut off power by turning ir uit breaker OFF.
5. Remove three 10-24 0.75 in h hex so ket head ap s rews se uring ollimator
assembly to x-ray tube. See Illustration 1-2.
CAUTION