Brivo OEC 715/785/865 Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Product
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9.2. Performance Checks
9.2.1. Mechanical Performance Check
C-Arm
1. Check the Wig-Wag brake operation. Check Wig-Wag for ease of movement (side to side swing)
without excessive play.
2. Check the Horizontal Cross-Arm brake operation. Extend and retract the Horizontal Cross-Arm. Check
for ease of movement without excessive play.
3. Check the lateral rotation brake operation. Check the rotation for ease of movement without excessive
play.
4. Check the C-Arm orbital rotation brake operation. Check orbital rotation of the C-Arm for ease of
movement without excessive play.
5. Check the operation of the brake release pedals.
6. Check for proper operation of the steering handle and control of the rear wheels. Check for ease of
movement without excessive play.
Workstation
1. Check for proper control of the Workstation wheels. Check for ease of movement without excessive
play.
2. Check the operation of brake pedal or wheel brake. Details please refer to section 3.2.9 “Workstation
Brakes”.
3. Check movement of the monitor arm for ease of movement without excessive play. Make sure that the
monitors do not move after being positioned.
9.2.2. Electrical Performance Check
1. Inspect the high voltage cables (Bundle cable between mainframe base and C-Arm) for signs of wear
and abrasion.
2. Inspect the footswitch and handswitch cables for signs of wear and abrasion.
3. Inspect the interconnect cable and power cable for sign of wear or abrasion, loose, missing or bending
connector pins, and worn strain reliefs.
4. Turn the system on and verify that the system successfully completes the power-up sequence.
5. Raise and lower the vertical column by pressing the keys on the C-Arm.
Some devices such as high voltage cables and electrolytic capacitors can retain a
dangerous static charge for long periods after power has been removed. Do not touch
these components unless power has been completely removed and they have discharged.