Siemens AG SPB7-250.815.06.02.02 MAMMOMAT Novation DR
12.05 CS SD 24
Mechanical covers 41
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Medical Solutions
Checking the compression device 0
Fig. 23: Swivel arm system
1. Attach the compression plate (1/Fig. 23 / p. 41) if you have not already done so.
2. Check that the compression plate cannot be removed without pressing the compres-
sion plate release button (2/Fig. 23 / p. 41).
3. Check the function of the knobs for manual compression/decompression
(3/Fig. 23 / p. 41).
4. Place a piece of soft material on the object table, for example a rolled up towel or a
piece of foam rubber(4/Fig. 23 / p. 41).
5. Check the function of the foot switch for motorized compression/decompression
(1/2/Fig. 24 / p. 41).
Fig. 24: Foot switch_2
6. Press the foot switch for motorized decompression to move the compression plate up-
wards while at the same time pressing the compression plate in the opposite direction
by hand.
The upward movement of the compression plate should now stop (safety switch).