Siemens MAMMOMAT Novation, Maintenance Instructions Manual

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16 Column stand
MAMMOMAT Novation SPB7-250.831.01.02.02 Siemens AG
08.04 CS SD 24
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Medical Solutions
3.1 Checks
SIM Steel ropes
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Do the steel ropes (balancing and flap), the drive belt, the suspension or the pulleys
show any damage (e.g. fraying or splitting) or signs of wear?
PMA Oil and grease
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If they are okay, lightly oil the wire cable and grease the rails, then remove the protec-
tive strips.
SIE Limit switches
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System ON. Move the lifting carriage up and down several times, the lifting carriage
should be in an upright (0°) position.
NOTE
It is normal to hear some noise caused by the rotation of the radi-
ation filter in the collimator when switching the system ON.
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Do the limit switches stop the carriage travel at the top and at the bottom?
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Activate safety switch S882. System movements must be blocked.
PMF Vertical travel
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Is the vertical travel smooth and noiseless?
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Switch the system OFF and attach the protective strips once again.
SIM Safety catch and rotation safety catch
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Do the safety catch (1/Fig. 4 / p. 16) and rotation safety catch (2/Fig. 4 / p. 16) show any
visible damage? Are the springs in good condition?
Fig. 4: Catch
SIM Ball bearings
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The lifting carriage is equipped with ten or twelve ball bearings (refer to (Fig. 5 / p. 17) ).
Check that all ball bearings are in place and that they show no signs of damage.