LORAD AFFINITY Series - C-Arm Frame Covers

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Service Manual

Chapter 6: Maintenance—Remove and Replace Procedures

C-Arm Components—Remove and Replace

4. To remove, pull the sides of the shield out (away from the tubehead), then slide

the shield off the mount.

Notes… For exposure other than magnification studies, always ensure that the Face

Shield is attached. Remember to check its condition prior to use each day.

The face shield does not offer protection from exposure through the acrylic.

3.1.2 C-arm Frame Covers

Remove these covers to gain access to the C-arm Switch Boards, the C-arm Switch

Interface Board, the C-arm Accessory Detect Board, and the Filament Protection

Board.

Patient Handle

1. Remove the decorative caps from the screw access holes on the patient handle.

2. Remove the four screws that secure the patient handle (Figure 6-20, Item 1) onto

the rear of the C-arm.

3. Lift the handle away from the unit and set it aside.

C-arm Top Cover

1. Remove the decorative caps from the screw access holes on the C-arm Top

Cover (Figure 6-20, Item 2).

2. Loosen the screws, then slide the cover back and off the C-arm.

3. Disconnect the 3-position switch wiring harness (Figure 6-20, Item 3) from the

switch pad on the cover.

C-arm Bottom Cover

1. Remove the decorative caps from the screw access holes on the C-arm Bottom

Cover (Figure 3.1.3, Item 4).

2. Remove the screws, then pull the cover off the C-arm.

C-arm Side Covers

1. Remove the patient handle and the C-C-arm bottom cover as per Steps above.

2. Use pliers to pull the C-arm Side Covers (Figure 6-20, Item 5) down

approximately one (1) inch - until the spring clips disengage.

3. Pull the cover away from the unit frame.

4. Disconnect the 7-position switch wiring harnesses (Figure 6-20, Item 6) from the

switch pads on the cover.

C-arm Upper Rear Cover

1. Remove the patient handle and the C-arm top cover as per Steps above.

2. Pull the C-arm Upper Rear Cover (Figure 6-20, Item 7) up approximately one

inch until the spring clips disengage.

3. Pull the cover away from the unit frame.