GE Discovery LS - 2.3.2 CT Mechanical Hazards

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DIRECTION 2307224-100, REVISION 6DISCOVERY LS SYSTEM SERVICE MANUAL
Page 54 Chapter 2 - Discovery LS System Safety Information
2.3.1.6 Power Pan Circuit Breaker
Refer to Figure 2-15. The circuit breaker in the power pan, located at the rear of the gantry base,
protects both 170 VDC and tilt drives (table and gantry respectively).
Figure 2-15: Power Pan Circuit Breaker
2.3.1.7 Gantry E-Stop
The gantry’s internal E-Stop performs the same function as the E-Stops mounted to the console
and the gantry covers. (See Figure 2-13.)
2.3.2 CT Mechanical Hazards
Within the Gantry are several hazards that can cause personal injury from:
• Moving assemblies (rotational)
• Assembly weights (tube and covers)
• Chemicals, such as slip-ring brush dust and oils (x-ray tube, HV tank and tilt drive hydraulic
oil)
• Heat sources (tube)
Power Pan
Circuit Breaker