GE AMX-II

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS AMX-il X-RAY UNIT
1-981 OM A0654E
NOTE: As an aid in positioning the unit, it may be driven with Telescoping Arm unlatched from
the Latch Bar. Use of the Drive Assist Button is not recommended with the Telescoping
Arm unlatched.
6. Turn the keyed X-Ray Generator Standby Switch to the ON position. The UNIT ON light will glow
red. The BATTERY CONDITION indicator needle must swing into the green band. If it does not,
the batteries must be recharged. Check to see that the battery voltage compensator switch is in the
position indicated by the battery condition indicator.
7. Rotate the collimator until the crosshairs from the Field Light align in the desired position.
8 Collimate to the desired film size with the Field Light.
9. Depress the handswitch ROTOR button. There will be a 2.5 second delay before the white READY
light will glow.
소소 10. After ready lite glows, depress the handswitch X-Ray button. An audible tone signal will sound and
the red X-RAY light will glow during the time that x-rays are emitted.
WARNING: IF EITHER THE LAMP GLOWS OR THE AUDIBLE SIGNAL CONTINUES FOR MORE
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THAN 3 SECONDS, RELEASE THE ROTOR AND X-RAY BUTTONS AND TURN THE
MAIN POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF. IN THIS CASE, DO NOT ATTEMPT AN-
OTHER EXPOSURE UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICEMAN.
Check the Battery Condition Meter between exposures. If the meter reads in the red region after one
minute rest; the batteries must be recharged as described below.
Turn the X-RAY Generator Standby switch to OFF when completed.
The unit may be driven to a new location. Prepare the unit for transport as described previously.
Only the MAIN POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER should be ON while driving.
Recharging the Battery
Battery recharging is required only when the BATTERY CONDITION METER reads in the RED band
after a one minute rest. Charging is recommended only when the battery condition meter indicates a need.
The battery should not be routinely charged between patients. When charging is necessary, the battery is
automatically protected from overcharging.
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With the unit prepared for transport as described previously, drive the entire mobile unit to within
15" of a 115 or 230V, 50-60 Hz power outlet in a ventilated area. Check that the power outlet
matches the nameplate rating of the basic unit. The nameplate is located beneath the exposure hand-
switch bracket.
CAUTION: ALWAYS LOCATE THE UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED ROOM WHEN RECHARG-
ING THE BATTERY.
Move the Main Power Circuit Breaker to ON. Insert the extension cord into the power outlet. The
cord is stored on a reel inside the mobile unit cabinet. Upon pull and slow release, the cord remains
extended the desired length.
Turn the Standby Switch to CHARGE. The BATTERY CONDITION indicator needle will swing to-
ward the green band and the fan will run. The CHARGE ON lamp will glow red. The battery is now
charging.
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