Chapter 9
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JC-DR-A-206.fm
GE Healthcare
Senographe DS
Revision 1
Service Information and Procedures Class A 2385072-16-8EN
Job Card D/R A206A - Lift Gas Spring
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PROCEDURE
WARNING
Do not touch the piston rod of the gas spring during disassembly (or reassembly). If you
crimp the piston rod with the circlip pliers to remove the U-fork then you will damage the
surface of the piston rod.
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Disassembly of the Lift Gas Spring
To disassemble the Lift Gas Spring (1), proceed as
follows:
1. Raise the arm manually until the lift belt is loose:
Access the trapezoidal screw (2) on the top right
side of the Gantry; use a ratchet handle (13 mm
hex socket) to turn it clockwise.
2. Release the four bolts securing the lower X plate
(10 mm open-ended wrench).
3. Use circlip pliers to pull the clip (3), and push the
inner pin to free the belt.
WARNING
Be careful to avoid any slapping effect of
the belt when freeing it.
4. Remove the gas spring stirrup at the top (6 mm
allen wrench).
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