032-0207-EN Rev 0
Articulated Arm - Inspection
3-11
Maintenance
Articulated Arm - Inspection
To ensure smooth functioning of the Gendex expert
®
DC Articulated Arm,
the following procedure must be performed periodically.
Note!
To avoid any potential hazard to operators or patients, any unusual
operation, problems with mechanical functions, or presence of debris should
be reported to Gendex immediately.
WARNING
Ensure that you follow the procedure referenced in the following step.
This equipment must always be electrically disconnected from the
mains electrical supply (external power source) before beginning any
procedure.
1. Follow the steps outlined in
Opening an End of the Articulated Arm
on
page 1-9 to remove all four trim covers from the ends of the Articulated
Arm.
2. Inspect the insides of each cover for debris. Remove and clean as
necessary.
3. At each pantograph link (all four), inspect the pins retaining the
pantograph link as indicated in Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10 Locating the Pins for Inspection
(Continued)
Tools Required
Small flat-head screwdriver
Supplies Required
"Tri-Gel" lubricant (Gendex part number 1603-
0001)
(The illustration does not
show the matching pin on
the opposite side of the
Printed on: 20 Apr 2012, 11:34:10 am; Printed by: UWE.ZELLER
