Del Medical EPEX Omniflex IV, Service Manual

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EPEX/Omniflex IV System Service Manual
3-18 Installing the System Hardware
Starting the OTC Installation
Refer to the OTC service manual that came with the system to begin the
installation by installing the OTC on the rails.
Starting the Table Installation
Installing the table consists of the following procedures:
• Assemble the Integrated Radiographic Table according to its service
manual
• Align and install the table to within 1/16 in. to the OTC logitudinal rails
Table to OTC Longitudinal Rail Alignment
Aligning the Table to OTC Longitudinal Rails
Proper table alignment to the OTC longitudinal rails is important for
accurate radiation alignment. The table base must be parallel with 1/16 in.
to the OTC longitudinal rails.
To ensure the 1/16 in. parallel requirement:
Figure 3-10.
Attaching the Plumb
Line
Step Action
1 Attach the plumb line to the X-ray tube mount and hover the plumb
bob just above the floor surface. Refer to Figure 3-10 as an example.
2 Within 2 ft of the table base location, move the OTC along the entire
length of the longitudinal rails and mark the line where the plumb
bob ran.
Mounting Bracket
Plumb
Line