GE AMX-II User Manual

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS AMX-il X-RAY UNIT
1-1582 SM A0654E
A Indicates Change
SEC. 1 PRE-INSTALLATION
1-1 Introduction:
This AMX-II installation procedure is organized to minimize the time required to install and check-out
the unit. It takes advantage of the assembly and tests performed in the factory. Also, System Functional
Checks and Field Tests for HEW compliance are included in the installation procedure to eliminate dupli-
cation. .
Users of this publication are encouraged to report errors, omissions and their recommendations for im-
proving the publication (use direction form 13861A).
1-2 Product identification and Compatibility Requirements for HEW Certification:
The AMX-II is identified by the following component model numbers. To meet HEW requirements
regarding beam quality, exposure MAS, minimum filtration, beam collimation, and source to skin distance,
the sensitive componeonts making up the AMX are identified with the nameplate statement “this product
conforms to all applicable standards under 21 CFR part 1020”, or “complies with DHEW radiation per-
formance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J”.
NAMEPLACE NAMEPLATE
COMPONENT MODEL NUMBER LOCATION HEW STATEMENT
Basic AMX-II Unit 4 46-165600G 10, G14, On front of Unit yes
includes control, G15 beneath handswitch
mobile base, vertical bracket.
column, and horizon-
tal telescoping arm.
H.V. Transformer 46-150625G1 Beneath terminal strip yes
X-Ray Tube Housing 46-155750G3 On back trim cover of yes
X-Ray Tube insert 46-125686G6 Tube Housing
Sentry Collimator 46-177399G1 or G2 On rear trim cover yes
or 46-194759-G1 .
Extension Cylinder 46-138573G1 On support plate yes
(optional item)
Battery Cell Group 46-152812-P 1 End of cell group case no
(3 used per unit)
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GE AMX-II Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	AMX-II
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English