GE AMX-II

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS AMX-II X-RAY UNİT
10-377 SM A0654E
SEC.4 RELEASE OF HORIZONTAL ARM
CAUTION: THE VERTICAL COLUMN IS NOT PROPERLY COUNTERBALANCED AT THIS TIME. IT
WILL BE RELEASED IN THIS SECTION AND WILL BE ABOUT 30 LBS. (13.61 Kg) LIGHT.
1. Check that the Vertical Arm Lock is tight and
that the transport latch is engaged.
2. Carefully cut the two tie down straps around the
Telescoping Arm.
3. While holding the Telescoping Arm against rising,
release the lock and latch.
4. Relock the Telescoping Arm tightly once the
transport latch is released.
5. Release the Column Rotation Lock and rotate
the column 180°. Relock the column with the
Telescoping Arm projecting in front of the unit.
6. Again while holding the Telescoping Arm against
rising, release the vertical arm lock and lower the
Tube Unit so that it is approximately 3 ft. (0.9 m)
off the floor. Relock the arm tightly.
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7. Release the Telescoping Arm Lock and press the
arm interlock button to extend the Telescoping
Arm. Pull out and discard the (4) rubber wedges
between the inner two sections of the Telescoping
Arm. Check smooth functioning of the Tele-
scoping Arm and then lock it extended a few
inches (150 mm).
8. Release the Yoke Rotation Lock and rotate the
yoke about the Telescoping Arm. Check for
functioning and detents every 90° of rotation.
Relock the Tube Unit with x-ray port up.
9. Record functional check No. 15 on F3316.
10. Carefully examine Tube Unit for air bubbles.
With port up look through x-ray window with
the aid of a flashlight, and gently rock Tube
Unit either side of horizontal. If an air bubble is
observed, Tube Unit must be removed and de- 2 “a
aired following procedure given in SM D1154A
before proceding.
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ILLUSTRATION 4-11-11
NOTE: Leave the Tube Unit, port-up, for
filament and stator checks in section
8-2.
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