AMX−4+ OPERATION
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
REV 10
om 2166913−100
7−2
TABLE 7−1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance/Checks
Frequency
Replace counterweight cable
Every 5 years
Inspect counterweight cable
Every year (Refer to Appendix 6 of 2173227−100,
AMX−4+
Periodic Maintenance
)
Verify no movement between collimator and tube unit
Every 12 months, verify that there is no movement between the
collimator and X−ray tube. If any movement is detected, you
MUST
remove the collimator and inspect all related fasteners.
Refer to Direction 2173225−100,
AMX−4+ Service
for additional
information.
Extension arm inspection
Every year (Refer to Section 3−3 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check
)
Collimator general inspection and adjustment
Every year (Refer to Section 3−4 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check
)
Filament and rotor interlocks
Every year (Refer to Section 3−5, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check
)
X−ray tube anode rotation
Every year (Refer to Section 3−5, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check
)
Column and carriage assembly inspection
Every year (Refer to Section 3−3 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Checks
)
mAs accuracy
Every year (Refer to Appendix 4, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance
)
kVp accuracy
Every year (Refer to kVp Accuracy and Indirect Linearity" (Test
3−3) in Tab 3 of Direction 46−013894,
System Field Test
for HHS)
Operator displays
Every year (Refer to Generator Operator Indicators" (Test 3−1) in
Tab 3 of Direction 46−013894,
System Field Test for HHS)
Cross hair
Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance
)
Collimator alignment
Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance
)
Field size indicator
Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance
)
Rotational detent
Every year (Refer to Section 3−4, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check
)
Exposure tone is audible and x−ray on indicators light
up when handswitch depressed to expose position
Every year
Auxiliary items (battery charger, HV cables, etc.)
Every year
Equipment and Serial Number:
Date of Inspection: _
Maintenance Check Performed By:
FOR
TRAINING
PURPOSES
ONLY!
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