GE AMX-II

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS
AMX-Il X-RAY UNIT
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5-2 Battery Electrolyte Level Check (Do not repeat on installations.)
Initial conditions:
Main power circuit breaker— OFF
X-ray generator standby switch--OFF
Charger cord disconnected
SM A0654E
OPERATION
RESULTS EXPECTED
SERVICE REFERENCE
la. Charge battery until
charge complete lamp
lights. Allow battery
to rest minimum of 2
hours,
b. Review battery
safety precautions.
c. Remove cassette
drawer, kick panel and
battery retaining plate.
Fold back Mylar cover.
d. Use insulated tools,
disconnect battery and
remove the three cell
groups.
e. Use furnished wrench
remove vent caps and check
electrolyte level in each
celi using syringe.
f. Replace vent caps,
reinstall battery and
cover panels.
g. Clean off white
powder deposits with
non-metallic brush.
Electrolyte level in each cell should
not be below baffle.
Add water if level is less than 1/4”
(6.35 mm) above baffle.
Record cc of water added to each cell.
Note:
Water reserve of cell is 16cc.
Chapter 3, Section 1-3.
Chapter 3, Section 6-3.
Add distilled or deion-
ized water to raise elec-
lyte level to 3/8” (9.53 mm)
above baffie.
if more than 16cc water
required per cell, elec-
trolyte check interval is
too long or battery
charger is not cutting off
at 131-132v. Chapter 8,
Section 5.
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