GE Definium AMX 700 - Periodic Maintenance by Service Personnel; Maintenance Schedule

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Service
Definium AMX 700 X-Ray System 5161515-1EN Rev. 6 (10 February 2008) 7-2
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Maintenance Schedule
Table 7-1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance/Checks Frequency
Replace counterweight
cable
Every 5 years
Inspect counterweight cable Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Verify no movement
between collimator and tube
unit
Every 12 months, verify that there is no movement between the
collimator and X-ray tube. If any movement is detected, you MUST
remove the collimator and inspect all related fasteners. Refer to
Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200 for additional
information.
Extension arm inspection Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Collimator general
inspection and adjustment
Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Filament and rotor interlocks Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
X-ray tube anode rotation Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Column and carriage
assembly inspection
Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
mAs accuracy Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
kVp accuracy Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Operator displays Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Cross hair Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Collimator alignment Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Field size indicator Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Rotational detent Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
Verify all cable ties are tight
and secure
Every year (Refer to Service Documentation CD-ROM 5161519-200.)
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