Mechanical Checks And Adjustments; Parts Which Needs Periodic Adjustments; Brakes - Siemens MULTIMOBIL 5C Troubleshooting Manual

7 Mechanical Checks and adjustments

Service instructions will include periodic servicing or replacement of defective parts,
general trouble shooting and rectification of the Multimobil 5C.Some parts such as
brakes and bearings may require periodic adjustments for the smooth functioning of
the unit.
The service needs are classified under three sections:

1) Parts which needs periodic adjustments

2) Parts which needs servicing or replacements
3) Trouble shooting and rectification
7.1 Parts which needs periodic adjustments
Following are the parts that will need periodic adjustments. The adjustments can be
checked in six months or a year depending upon the frequency of use of the machine.

1. Brakes

2. Bearings
3. V-belt
4. Chain
5. Handles
7.1.1 BRAKES
All brakes are adjusted and pinned in the factory upon dispatch of the unit. During the
adjustment of the brakes at site, the service engineer has to remove the tubular pin
and do the required adjustment and after the adjustment, the tubular pin has to be
fixed in. If the same is not done, the adjustments may slip off.
7.1.1.1 Adjustment for the orbital C-Arm movement brake
Procedure for the adjustment of brake
1. Turn the C-arm about its vertical axis to 180° i.e. in this position the Image
intensifier should be at the lower level and single tank on the top side. Remove the
rubber cap (M10075996) from the Trag arm.
2. Using a spanner of 12-13, tighten the threaded case so that the tension on the
spring disc increases. After every half turn of the screw check the brakes.
3. Once the brakes are set, fix the rubber cap back and bring the C-arm back to its
original position.
7.1.1.2 Adjustment for the horizontal C-Arm movement brake
1. Remove the protection cover, after removing the handle knob.
2. Remove the tubular pin using a flat punch.
3. Remove both the grub screws M4x8
4. Remove the handle along with the stud by rotating it.
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