GE AMX-4+ Technical Publications page 42

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 10
TABLE 7−1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance/Checks
Replace counterweight cable
Inspect counterweight cable
Verify no movement between collimator and tube unit
Extension arm inspection
Collimator general inspection and adjustment
Filament and rotor interlocks
X−ray tube anode rotation
Column and carriage assembly inspection
mAs accuracy
kVp accuracy
Operator displays
Cross hair
Collimator alignment
Field size indicator
Rotational detent
Exposure tone is audible and x−ray on indicators light
up when handswitch depressed to expose position
Auxiliary items (battery charger, HV cables, etc.)
Equipment and Serial Number:
Date of Inspection: _
Maintenance Check Performed By:
(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
Frequency
Every 5 years
Every year (Refer to Appendix 6 of 2173227−100, AMX−4+
Periodic Maintenance)
Every 12 months, verify that there is no movement between the
collimator and X−ray tube. If any movement is detected, you
MUST remove the collimator and inspect all related fasteners.
Refer to Direction 2173225−100, AMX−4+ Service for additional
information.
Every year (Refer to Section 3−3 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Every year (Refer to Section 3−4 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Every year (Refer to Section 3−5, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Every year (Refer to Section 3−5, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Every year (Refer to Section 3−3 in Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Checks)
Every year (Refer to Appendix 4, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Every year (Refer to kVp Accuracy and Indirect Linearity" (Test
3−3) in Tab 3 of Direction 46−013894, System Field Test
for HHS)
Every year (Refer to Generator Operator Indicators" (Test 3−1) in
Tab 3 of Direction 46−013894, System Field Test for HHS)
Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Every year (Refer to Appendix 3, Direction 2173227−100,
AMX−4+ Periodic Maintenance)
Every year (Refer to Section 3−4, Direction 2173224−100,
AMX−4+ Functional Check)
Every year
Every year
7−2
AMX−4+ OPERATION
om 2166913−100