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ATLAS Model 9000 Parts Removal/Replacement
Confidential and Proprietary
63041A0208 3-3
Service Manual
3.1 General Instructions
CAUTION — It is essential that you use proper ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD)
precautions when disassembling or handling the instrument circuitry or circuit
boards. Many components in the instrument are highly susceptible to static
discharge damage. The Field Service Static Protection Kit, described in
Appendix A, must be used for ESD protection during service of the instrument.
ƒ NOTICE — BEFORE beginning disassembly of the ATLAS System, be sure that
you have had the customer read and sign the ATLAS Disclaimer form regarding
possible loss of stored data during servicing of the instrument.
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Table 3-1 is the single source of reference for Removal / Adjustment requirements.
Whenever a removal procedure is performed, refer to Table 3-1 to determine which
follow-up checks/adjustments are required.
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System interconnect diagrams for the instrument are contained in Section 6.
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In addition to the drawings in this section, the parts drawings in Section 7 provide
useful reference for parts identification and relative locations during removal/
replacement procedures.
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References from one procedure to another are shown in the form "(x.x)."
EXAMPLE: In the Optics Head Controller PCB Removal procedure, one of the steps
is to "Remove the Optics Head Breakout PCB (Section 3.3)." If you need further
details for removing the Optics Head Breakout PCB, you can refer to Section 3.3,
and then return to the Optics Head Controller PCB Removal procedure for the next
step.
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Step-by-step procedures are provided when needed; but, when adequate, only
essential replacement notes are given. Simple removals that are clearly obvious are
not described in this manual.
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Unless noted otherwise, the steps for replacement (reassembly) are simply the reverse
order of the steps for removal, and are not listed. Replacement (reassembly) notes
are included as needed.
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All screws and nuts mentioned in the instructions are metric unless noted otherwise.
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In this manual, the terms left, right, front and rear of the instrument are as viewed
from the patient position, unless noted otherwise.