GE AMX 4+, Manual

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AMX − 4+ PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
GE Healthcare MODELS: 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938
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DIRECTION 2173227 − 100
4
SECTION 3 − INSPECTION
The recommended interval between maintenance checks is 12 months. The following flowchart shows the
recommended sequence for performing an annual periodic maintenance check on the AMX
− 4+.
ILLUSTRATION 2 − 1
INSPECTION STEERING
AEC HHS TESTS
Refer to ”AEC HHS Tests” in Section 3 of
Direction 2173221 − 100, AMX − 4+ Ratings &
Specifications , and perform all defined
procedures.
Mobil − AID AEC
Present?
YES
NO
Done
FUNCTIONAL CHECK
Refer to ”Functional Check” in Direction
2173224 − 100, AMX − 4+ Functional Check ,
and perform all defined checks.
POWER CORD CHECK
Refer to ”Power Cord Check” in Direction
2173224 − 100, AMX − 4+ Functional Check ,
and perform all defined checks.
COUNTERWEIGHT CABLE
Refer to Direction 2190775 − 100, Stranded
Steel Cable Inspection , and perform all
applicable checks to the main, safety, and
follower counterweight cables. Exception is
that this is a 12 month interval for the
AMX − 4+.
HHS TESTS (Excluding AEC)
Refer to ”HHS Tests (Excluding AEC)” in
Section 3 of Direction 2173221 − 100,
AMX − 4+ Ratings & Specifications , and
perform all defined procedures.
COLLIMATOR INTERFACE TIGHTNESS
Verify that there is no movement between
the collimator and X−ray tube. If there is
no movement, verify mounting screws
tightness for torque specs per Direction
2173225-100. If any movement is
detected, you MUST remove the
collimator and inspect all related fasteners.
Refer to ”Servicing the Collimator” in
Direction 2173225−100, AMX−4+ Service ,
for more information.
DRIVE BELT TENSION
Refer to Illustration 2 − 2. Adjust the tension
of drive belts on both wheels:
Loosen the bolt and nut P62 (about one
turn) to allow the spring P56 to apply the
tension to the drive belts. Then tighten the
nut and torque to 50 − 60 ft. − lbs to maintain
the position of the motor assembly. Finally,
apply Loctite 242 P99 on the nut to keep the
fastening from loosening.