
Siemens AG
SPB7-250.815.06.02.02
MAMMOMAT Novation DR
12.05
CS SD 24
Mechanical covers
41
Page 41 of 116
Medical Solutions
Checking the compression device
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Fig. 23:
Swivel arm system
1. Attach the compression plate
if you have not already done so.
2. Check that the compression plate cannot be removed without pressing the compres-
sion plate release button
.
3. Check the function of the knobs for manual compression/decompression
.
4. Place a piece of soft material on the object table, for example a rolled up towel or a
piece of foam rubber
.
5. Check the function of the foot switch for motorized compression/decompression
(1/2/Fig. 24 / p. 41)
.
Fig. 24:
Foot switch_2
6. Press the foot switch for motorized decompression to move the compression plate up-
wards while at the same time pressing the compression plate in the opposite direction
by hand.
The upward movement of the compression plate should now stop (safety switch).