9600 Periodic Maintenance Procedure
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WORKSTATION
1. Select
the
LOCK
mode, with the pedal pressed completely down, then attempt to push the
Workstation and verify that the caster/wheel assemblies are locked in position and do not move.
STEERING
MOBILE C-ARM
Systems with center-pivot steering:
1. Select
a
LOCK
mode (front-locked or rear-locked pedals), grasp the right steering handle, then turn
it 90
°
max. left and right and verify the caster/wheel assemblies pivot freely, moving in the same
direction as the steering handle.
2. Select
the
FREE
steering (or neutral) mode, with the pedals in the flat position, then push the C-Arm
while steering it in various directions and verify the caster/wheel assemblies turn freely and move in
the same direction as the right steering handle.
Older systems without center-pivot steering:
1. Select
the
STEER
mode, with the pedals in the forward-locked position, then push the C-Arm and
verify that the casters lock in the forward (straight) position and the wheels roll freely. Note
however that some older systems use the rear-lock position for caster locking.
2. Select
the
FREE
steering (or neutral) mode, with the pedals in the flat position, then push the C-Arm
while steering it in various directions and verify the caster/wheel assemblies turn freely and move in
the same direction as the C-Arm is steered.
WORKSTATION
1. Select
the
STEER
mode, with the pedal in the up position, then push the Workstation and verify that
the casters lock in place and the wheels roll freely in a straight line.
2. Select
the
FREE
steering mode, with the pedal in the center (halfway up) position, then push the
Workstation and verify that the caster/wheel assemblies turn freely and move in the same direction
as the Workstation is steered.
WHEELS/CASTERS
MOBILE C-ARM
1. With the pedals in the
FREE
steering mode, push the C-Arm a significant distance and verify that
the wheels roll smoothly without vibrating and that they are securely attached to the casters.
Visually inspect the wheels for damage.
WORKSTATION
1. With the pedal in the
FREE
steering mode, push the Workstation a significant distance and verify
that the wheels roll smoothly without vibrating and that they are securely attached to the casters.
Visually inspect the wheels for damage.
