Preventative Maintenance Checklist (81000)
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Zero-Gravity
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Radiation Protection System Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Figure 5: Damaged Cable
(Body Shield Balancer Swivel) Body Shield Rotation
Inspection (All Systems)
Body Shield Balancer Swivel Replacement
1. The body shield balancer swivel component used to connect the body shield to
the balancer cable should be inspected once annually.
2. Not all systems are equipped with a body shield balancer swivel. Refer to the
section titled
System Feature (Body Shield Balancer Swivel)
on page 54 to
determine if your system is equipped with a body shield balancer swivel.
3. As a result of long-term use, the body shield balancer swivel may require
replacement after an extended period of time. Complete inspection to determine
if replacement of this component is required.
Body Shield Balancer Swivel Inspection
WARNING! RADIATION HAZARD
The Body Shield must be handled with care to avoid damage to the Body
Shield protective lead material. If the Body Shield is damaged, it must
be inspected according to the Body Shield and Face Shield Fluoroscopy
Inspection section of the User’s Guide (TIDI Products document 84000).
WARNING! INJURY RISK-CABLE HAZARD
Excessive rotation of Body Shield may cause Balancer Cable to break.
The Body Shield must be lowered and allowed to unwind after each use,
in an unlocked position. Annual inspections must be performed on the
cable. Cables must be replaced if there are signs of wear.
WARNING! INJURY RISK-CABLE DAMAGE
Body Shield Balancer Swivel Inspection may only be completed on units
containing the body shield balancer swivel assembly. Performing this
inspection on a system without the body shield swivel assembly could
cause irreparable damage to the balancer cable. Ensure your system
contains the body shield balancer swivel prior to executing this inspection.
Refer to the section titled
System Feature (Body Shield Balancer
Swivel)
on page 54 to determine if your system is equipped with a body
shield balancer swivel.
