GCX VHM Series Installation & Operation Manual
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Installation & Operation Manual for VHM™ Series Arms
The purpose of this manual is to describe general installation, operation, and adjustment procedures for VHM™
Series Arms. This manual should be used in conjunction with any instrument-specific installation g
uides. Please read
th
is manual and all instrument-specific installation material before installing or using this product.
Table of Contents
1.0. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Warnings ........................................................................................... 2
2.0 Installing the VHM Arm in the Channel.................................................................................................................. 3
3.0 Mounting the Instrument on the VHM Arm............................................................................................................ 5
4.0 Adjusting Counterbalance ...................................................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Operating and Adjusting the VHM Arm ................................................................................................................. 7
6.0 Cable Management .................................................................................................................................................. 9
7.0 Routine Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 10
8.0 Cleaning the Mounting Assembly ........................................................................................................................ 10
9.0 Troubleshooting the VHM Arm............................................................................................................................. 11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
5.0 Operating and Adjusting the VHM Arm ......................... 7 6.0 Cable Management ..............................9 7.0 Routine Maintenance............................. 10 8.0 Cleaning the Mounting Assembly ........................10 9.0 Troubleshooting the VHM Arm..........................11 DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 1 of 11... -
Page 2: Installation, Operation, And Maintenance Warnings
GCX recommends that the hospital’s risk management personnel verify that the application is appropriate prior to installation and use of the VHM Arm. -
Page 3: Installing The Vhm Arm In The Channel
Installation Note: For proper function of the locking mechanism, the arm must be properly adjusted to counterbalance the weight of the mounted instrument (see section 3.0). Note: Locking Knob operates by Locking Knob pulling and releasing Knob. DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 3 of 11... - Page 4 Arm pivots both at the channel and at the attachment to the Arm. Extensions are available in 8, 12, and 16 inches. Arms with Extensions have the same operational characteristics as other VHM Arms. 12'' 16'' DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 4 of 11...
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Page 5: Mounting The Instrument On The Vhm Arm
3.0 Mounting the Instrument on the VHM Arm Most instruments will require the attachment of an instrument-specific Mounting Adapter provided by GCX or by the instrument supplier. Please install the Mounting Adapter in accordance with the installation guide included with the Adapter. -
Page 6: Adjusting Counterbalance
Arm. 1/2'' [13 mm] Socket Wrench Counterbalance Adjuster Bolt CW Decreases Force Adjuster Cover CCW Increases Force 4.4. Close the Adjuster Cover. DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 6 of 11... -
Page 7: Operating And Adjusting The Vhm Arm
Locking Lever. The mounted load may have increased (addition of equipment) or decreased (removal equipment) while Height Locking Lever was engaged, causing sudden downward or upward movement of the Arm. DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 7 of 11... - Page 8 Swivel Tension Nut. Warning: Swivel tension nut must be torqued to a Swivel Tension Nut minimum of 20 in-lbs [2.3 N-m]. DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 8 of 11...
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Page 9: Cable Management
*Longer Cable Guides are provided for Arms with Extensions (see page 4). Guides snap into grooves on the bottom of the Extension. Cable Guides (2) *Longer Cable Guides for Bottom of Extension DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 9 of 11... -
Page 10: Routine Maintenance
Dry the arm thoroughly after cleaning. CAUTION: GCX makes no claims regarding the efficacy of the listed chemicals or processes as a means for controlling infection. Consult your hospital’s infection control officer or epidemiologist. To clean or sterilize mounted instruments or accessory equipment, refer to the specific instructions delivered with those products. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting The Vhm Arm
Weight of mounted instrument (load) not compatible with Load Rating of Arm. Counterbalance Bolt difficult to Arm not locked in a horizontal Reposition Arm and lock in adjust. position. horizontal position. DU-WS-0001 Rev G 2/24/10 GCX Corp. Page 11 of 11...
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