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GE Medical Systems Technical Publications Direction 2173225-100 Revision 5 AMX-4+ Service (Model 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 Series) Copyrighte 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 By General Electric Co. Operating Documentation...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 D THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY. WARNING D IF A CUSTOMER'S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 D ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS. ATENÇÃO D SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE NÃO A GEMS,...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Direction 2173225-100 Revision 5 AMX-4+ Service (Model 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 Series) IMPORTANT! . . . X RAY PROTECTION X ray equipment if not properly...
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Power Distribution Unit shall be ing all electrical work on these (i.e., GE's field engineers, personnel performed by licensed electrical products, GE will use its own of third party service companies with contractors. Other connections be specially trained field engineers. All...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) SECTION TITLE PAGE Upper Brake, Pulley, and Bearings ......
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) SECTION TITLE PAGE SERVICING THE BATTERIES ........
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) SECTION TITLE PAGE SERVICING THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER ....
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 REVISION HISTORY DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Nov. 6 1996 Initial Draft. Dec. 13, 1996 Initial release. Mar. 7, 1997 Made cable drape illustration changes, brake relay illustration changes; updated battery installation illustrration.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 AMX-4+ SERVICE Indentification See Illustration 1. The AMX-4+ is identified by Model Number on the rating plate located on the top cover. Model part and catalog numbers are identified in Table 1.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 The instructions cover the removal, installation, and adjustment of the field service able assemblies and parts comprising the unit. Illustrations are provided as a supple ment to the procedures to assist the service technician in understanding the relation ship of the parts involved.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL INSTALLATION TITLE NAME PARAGRAPH PARAGRAPH Section 1 Collimator Assembly Servicing the Collimator Assembly Section 2 X-Ray Tube Assembly Servicing the X-ray Tube Assembly...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 1 SERVICING THE COLLIMATOR This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the collima tor. It also provides procedures for replacing and aligning the field lamp, aligning the crosshairs, and replacing the brake and field lamp switches.
Collimator Interface and Port Plates Check Note: The collimator interface plate for every new and reloaded tube from the GE Reload Facility is factory aligned and should not be disturbed. If plate align ment is altered, the plate will have to be re-aligned in the field.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 1-3 PORT AND COLLIMATOR INTERFACE PLATE INSTALLATION MOBILE SYSTEMS USE EITHER 10-32 X 0.50 INCH FOUR OR EIGHT 1/4-20 X 0.625 INCH INTERFACE PLATE...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Note: Do not remove collimator interface plate. This plate is factory aligned and should not be disturbed. (However, if any of the interface plate screws are loose, re torque them to 32-40 pound-inches (3.6-4.5 N-m)).
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Field Lamp Replacement 1. Remove the rear cover on the collimator by removing four metric Phillips head screws holding it in place. Remove the cover. See Illustration 1-4.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Light Field Adjustment The x-ray field and light field must be properly aligned to meet HHS requirements. Two methods for accomplishing this are given below.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7. Expose film. 60 kVp, 2 mAs. Do not disturb the cassette and pattern because a second exposure is to be made. 8. Open collimator blades wide enough to include test pattern.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 1-6 FIELD LAMP ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS 15. Examine the last exposure and determine which direction to move the field lamp to best position it around the x-ray field.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 1 4 2 Adjustment Method 2 1. Place loaded cassette (14 17 inches (35.56 x 43.18 cm) suggested) on floor di rectly beneath collimator.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 9. Measure and record the horizontal A & B distances, in inches, between the x- ray field and the light field. See Illustration 1-7. 10. Measure and record the vertical C & D distances, in inches, between the x-ray field and the light field.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 High Temperature and Brightness! CAUTION Components are hot in the high energy field lamp adjustment area. Do not look directly at the field lamp. Its brightness is blinding.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Field Light Switch Replacement 1. Place horizontal arm in lock position. 2. Shut power off. 3. Use a small screwdriver and very carefully pry the field light switch out of the col limator control panel.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Brake Switch Replacement 1. Place horizontal arm in lock position. 2. Shut power off by turning circuit breaker OFF. 3. To prevent parts from falling out of the collimator handles when opening them, rotate the x-ray tube to position the back side of the collimator handles pointing upward.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 2 SERVICING THE X-RAY TUBE This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the x-ray tube. X-Ray Tube Removal Equipment Damage! Secure the horizontal arm before removing components from the arm.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 3. Remove four button head screws securing top and rear of back cover to x-ray tube and lift off cover. 4. Disconnect control cable leads from terminal block on tube cable bracket. Re cord and tag lead connections.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 3 SERVICING THE HORIZONTAL ARM This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the field serviceable assemblies and parts comprising the horizontal arm assembly.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4. Carefully remove the detent assembly consisting of two spring covers, two springs and one shaft with one bearing from recessed location in yoke mounting plate.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Yoke Mounting Plate Assembly Removal 1. Remove collimator. Refer to Section 1. 2. Remove the x-ray tube. Refer to Section 2. Right Mounting Plate Assembly 3.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Left Mounting Plate Assembly 10. Remove decal from cover on end of left tube support to access the cover mount ing screws. 11. Remove four screws holding cover to mounting plate shaft.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Yoke Mounting Plate Assembly Installation Right Mounting Plate Assembly 1. See Illustration 3-2. Place mounting plate shaft and disk on mounting plate. 2. Secure shaft and disk to mounting plate with four capscrews.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Horizontal Arm Assembly Removal Equipment Damage! CAUTION Secure the carriage before removing components from the arm. Removing weight allows the arm to ascend rapidly possibly causing damage to the unit and personal injury.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 3-5 HORIZONTAL ARM MOUNTING 1/4-20 X 3/4 LG HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREWS(4) AND WASHERS (4) CARRIAGE COLUMN 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREWS(3) AND WASHERS (3)
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Horizontal Arm Assembly Installation Note: The counterweight must be at the bottom of the column or otherwise immobi lized. 1. Mount horizontal arm assembly on carriage assembly flanges. See Illustration 3-5.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Horizontal Arm Brake and Cable Assembly Removal 1. Remove horizontal arm assembly. Refer to Section 3-5. 2. Position horizontal arm assembly with latch block up.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7. Return arm to upright position. 8. Slide the center and inner tubes from the outer tube. 9. Place center and inner tubes in upside down position.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Horizontal Arm Brake and Cable Assembly Installation 1. Mount the brake and cable assembly on the inner tube. 2. Secure the brake and cable assembly bracket to the inner tube with two capscrews.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Horizontal Arm Brake Cable Removal 1. Remove horizontal arm brake and cable assembly. Refer to Section 3-7. 2. Remove cable clip from bar support assembly by removing one machine screw.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 3 10 Horizontal Arm Brake Cable Installation 1. Slide ball end of brake cable into slot in cable bracket on end of chain on brake and cable assembly.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 4 SERVICING THE VERTICAL COLUMN This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the field serviceable assemblies subassemblies and parts comprising the vertical column assem bly.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 8. Remove trim cover from bottom of vertical column by removing three screws, two clip nuts and two binding head screws. See Illustration 4-1. 9. Remove 5 bearing plate screws and washers securing column to the column sup port base.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Install Vertical Column Assembly 1. Attach lifting tool (46-303362P1) to top of pulley and brake assembly with two capscrews. See Illustration 4-2. 2. Attach chain hoist to lifting tool.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Counterweight Cables Note: The follower cable should be replaced only if it shows signs of wear or deterio ration, and can only be removed using the procedure in Sections 4 3 5 and 4 3 6.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 3 1 Main Cable 1. Loosen locking nut on top of stud end of main cable. Main cable is in front of follower cable.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 6. Remove screws holding cable retainer clip from top of counterweight using a magnetic nut driver or screwdriver. Note: The positioning is awkward and the screw can be easily dropped.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 8. Remove old safety cable from column. 9. Push new safety cable stud end through top of column over top of upper pulley. 10. Push ball end into counterweight slot.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 3 5 Remove Follower Cable If replacement of follower cable is required, all three cables should be replaced to en sure that the periodic maintenance time interval specified for replacement of the ca bles remains the same.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4. Loosen locking nuts on top of stud ends of main and safety cables. 5. Remove holding nuts on bottom of stud ends of main and safety cables.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 3 6 Install Follower Cable 1. Install counterweight assembly. Refer to Section 4-8. 2. Install upper pulley and brake assembly. Refer to Section 4-6.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Upper Brake, Pulley, and Bearings 4 4 1 Disconnect Brake 1. Remove the vertical column. Refer to Section 4-1. 2. Tag either the main or safety cable.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 9. Slowly withdraw pulley and brake assembly from top of column while sliding the brake cable through slot in top of column. These must be done together or the brake cable will be severed.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4. Remove retaining ring from end of pulley shaft. 5. Remove pulley shaft bearing, key, pulley and cables from mounting bracket. 6. Remove bearing from mounting bracket.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 4 5 Connect Brake 1. Insert brake cable through top of channel on back of column and down into ter minal box. 2. Connect upper brake cable leads to terminal block. See Illustration 4-2.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 4 7 Install Upper Pulley, Bearings and Brake (Alternate) Note: This procedure can be used in conjunction with Section 4 4 6. 1. Insert screws holding upper brake to the pulley and brake assembly casting and secure in place.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Counterweight 4 5 1 Remove Counterweight 1. Remove vertical column. Refer to Section 4-1. 2. Remove the main, safety and follower cables. Refer to Section 4-3.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 6. Remove main and safety cables from counterweight assembly by dislodging ball ends of cables from retaining notch in counterweight. 7. Remove bottom follower cable retainer clip from counterweight assembly by re moving two slotted hex washer head capscrews.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 5 3 Counterweight Balancing Note: The column assembly trim cover must be removed from top of column assem bly as shown in Section 4-1.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Carriage Assembly 4 6 1 Remove Carriage 1. Remove upper pulley and brake assembly. Refer to Section 4-5. 2. Remove follower cable end from carriage strut by loosening its holding nut. See Illustration 4-10.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Lower Brake Removal 1. Remove vertical column. Refer to Section 4-1. 2. Remove retaining ring from bottom of column base shaft. See Illustration 4-12. ILLUSTRATION 4-12...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Lower Bearings and Baseplate Removal 1. Remove vertical column. Refer to Section 4-1. 2. Remove lower brake. Refer to Section 4 7. 3. Remove sleeve and key from column base shaft.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 10 Column Base Removal 1. Remove vertical column assembly. Refer to Section 4-1. 2. Remove follower cable. Refer to Section 4 3 5. 3. Remove lower brake and bearings. Refer to Sections 4 7 and 4 8.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 11 Column Base Installation 1. Insert column base assembly into vertical column. Line up holes with those in ver tical column. See Illustration 4-13.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 12 Lower Pulley and Bearings Removal 1. Remove column base. Refer to Section 4 10. 2. Loosen two set screws on pulley hub. See Illustration 4-14.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4 14 Column Support Assembly Removal 1. Remove vertical column assembly. Refer to Section 4-1. 2. From beneath the bare assembly, remove capscrews and washers securing col umn support to bottom of base assembly.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 5 SERVICING THE CASSETTE DRAWER, COVERS, HORIZONTAL ARM LATCH AND HANDSWITCH This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of trim covers. Cassette Drawer Removal 1.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Side Covers Removal Note: This procedure covers the removal of both the right and left trim covers. 1. Turn power off by turning circuit breaker OFF.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Side Cover Installation 1. Turn power off by turning circuit breaker OFF. Note: This procedure covers the installation of both the right and left trim covers.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 5. Lift top cover straight up until right and left hinges lock in vertical position. Note: With top cover extended on hinges, the cover can be tilted toward the front or rear of the unit to provide access to either area for servicing.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Remove Latch Assembly and Components (Hall Effect Switch) 1. Move horizontal arm out of the way. 2. Shut power off by turning circuit breaker OFF.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 4. Disconnect leads from terminal strip (see Illustration 5-5): Sensor Board: three leads to quick disconnect connectors. (#1, #2 and #3). Solenoid: two leads to terminal strip. Tag and label terminals. Must recon nect properly on #3 &...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Install Latch Assembly and Components (Hall Effect Switch) 1. Shut off power by turning circuit breaker OFF. 2. Install solenoid in recess in latch block. See Illustration 5-4.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Remove And Install Hand Switch Cable To remove the hand switch cable 1. Disconnect the cable from the connector on the body of the AMX-4+.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 5 10 Install Hand Switch 1. Plug end of coil cord into X-Ray Hand Switch. 2. Place X-Ray Hand Switch on support bracket. ILLUSTRATION 5-7...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 6 SERVICING THE BATTERIES PERSONAL INJURY ! REMOVE ALL JEWELRY AND RINGS WHEN HANDLING THE WARNING BATTERIES OR REACHING IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. USE EXTREME CAUTION, HIGH AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE IS PRESENT.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 2. Verify that AMX key switch is OFF, circuit breaker is OFF, and charger cord is unplugged. 3. Remove battery ground cable marked #2 from the ground stud. Tape to ensure it does not short.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 6-2 SENSE LEADS ON BATTERY TEST TERMINAL STRIP (46-321370G1) PRINTED WIRING BD ASM CABLE #7 46-321370G1 SENSE LEAD CABLE #1 (J2) CABLE #7 SENSE...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 6-3 BATTERY CONNECTIONS CABLE 7 CABLE 6 SENSE LEAD CABLE 7 (2) NOTE 2 BATTERY SEPARATOR PAD CABLE 4 TYPICAL (4 PLACES) SENSE LEAD...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Disconnect and Remove Battery Test Terminal Strip 1. Disconnect sense leads from J5 and J6 on left side of battery test terminal strip, and J1, J2, J3 and J4 from right side.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Cable numbers (#s) indicated in Illustration 6-3 and in this instruction are marked on the parts. Insulator numbers are shown for convenience in description, but are not marked on the parts.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 6-4 INSTALLATION OF TERMINALS AND TERMINAL PLATES M6 HEX HD SCREW M6 LOCKWASHER TERMINAL PLATE NOTE: TORQUE TO 45-50 LB-IN (5.1-5.6 N-M) ON ALL BATTERY CONNECTIONS.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 13. Connect one of the Cable #1's end with sense lead to Battery #6 (+), and con nect other end to Battery #5 (-). Slide boots over each terminal.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 6 11 Connect Battery Terminal Test Strip 1. Connect Cable #1 Sense Lead (from Battery #8 [+]) to J8 (LHS). 2. Connect Cable #3 Sense Lead (from Battery #7 [+]) to J7 (LHS).
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 6 15 Install Battery Compartment Cover 1. Place the unit on a level floor. Extend the horizontal arm and rotate it to the front end of the AMX (vertical-column end). See Illustration 6-5.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 7 SERVICING THE BASE ASSEMBLY Front Bumper This avoids damage to the front bumper when jacking up the AMX unit. 7 1 1 Remove Pads 1.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7 1 2 Install Pads 1. Install the middle piece of the front bumper using 10-32 x 1.25 inch bolts and flat washers. See Illustration 7-1.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7 1 5 Bumper Bearings Removal Note: This procedure covers the removal of any one or more of the eight bearings comprising the bumper assembly.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Raise Unit for Service Lifting can be done with: Automotive floor jack (minimum 1200 lbs. (550 kg) capacity). Lever (2 4 inches, palette lever) (5 cm 10 cm).
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7 2 3 Raise Front Wheels 1. Remove front bumper pads. Refer to Section 7 1 1. 2. Put the jack under the front of the AMX unit. See Illustration 7-5.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7 2 4 Lower Front Wheels 1. Put the jack under the front of the AMX unit USING THE TWO LIPS ON THE FRONT OF THE JACK, and lift the AMX unit enough to remove the wood block(s).
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 ILLUSTRATION 7-7 DRIVE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW WASHER SPLASH GUARD FLAT WASHER SUPPORT ANGLE HEX HEAD LOCKNUT RIGHT SIDE AXLE DRIVE BELT...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 6. Slide the support angle with its wheel block onto the wheel axle as far as it will 7. Tighten the four locknuts and flat washers holding the wheel support angle to the base assembly.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 5. Carefully remove spring between base assembly and spring pin on motor mount plate. See Illustration 7-9. 6. Remove nut and bolt holding motor mount to base.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Install Motor and Brake Note: This procedure covers the installation of either the right or left motor and brake assembly. 1. Shut off power. 2. Install brake on motor and secure with binding head screws. Be certain brake is oriented on motor (wires in position to be connected to motor control panel).
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Remove Caster Wheel 1. Remove front bumper. See Section 7 1. Lift front of unit. See Section 7 2. Remove the four nuts and caster. See Illustration 7-10.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 8 SERVICING THE DRIVE HANDLE ASSEMBLY This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of field serv iceable parts in the handle assembly.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 5. Disconnect sensor leads (red, white and black - positions 3, 4 & 5 in connector) from connector. See Illustration 8-2. ILLUSTRATION 8-2 DRIVE HANDLE SENSOR LEADS...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 7. Slide end cap along handle away from end casting. 8. Remove end casting from handle assembly by removing two hex socket head capscrews securing it to handle springs. Be careful not to damage sensor and drive enable switch leads.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Handle Drive Enable Switch Removal Note: This procedure covers removal of either the right or left enable switch from the handle assembly. 1. Open top cover and place in position to easily access the handle assembly. Refer to Section 5-5.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 Handle Drive Enable Switch Installation Note: This procedure covers installation of either the right or left drive enable switch in the handle assembly. 1. See Illustration 8-3, Detail B",for the drive enable microswitch.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 9 SERVICING THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the high voltage transformer. High Voltage Transformer Removal 1.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 8. Tag and label all leads on terminal 9. Disconnect all leads from terminal. 10. Tag and label all connections to Drive Electronics Module Assembly.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 High Voltage Transformer Installation 1. Shut power off by turning circuit breaker OFF. 2. Use two people to install transformer. PERSONAL INJURY! WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS (45KG).
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 SECTION 10 SERVICING THE POWER CORD AND REEL ASSEMBLY AND CABLE ROUTING This section covers the removal and installation of the main power cord reel, and the horizontal arm/vertical column cable routing.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 1 2 Cord Reel Removal (IEC Models) 1. Shut power off by turning circuit breaker OFF. 2. Open top cover. Refer to Section 5-5.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 2 Cord/Cord Reel Installation 10 2 1 Cord Reel Installation (Domestic Models) 1. Shut power off by turning circuit breaker OFF. 2. Feed cord reel leads through grommet in low voltage power supply housing. See Illustration 10-1.
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 3 Horizontal Arm and Vertical Column Cable Routing There are seven cables mounted on the horizontal arm and column. These must be carefully routed and mounted in order for the equipment to be operated with maxi mum flexibility and to prevent binding or jamming of cables which would restrict posi tioning the X-ray tube.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 2. From clamp K" the cable continues to strap point M" and then to clamp point H." See Illustration 10-4. ILLUSTRATION 10-4 CATHODE CABLE ROUTING...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 3 2 Anode Cable 1. The anode cable starts at the tube anode connector, runs through the yoke crosses underneath to the opposite side of the yoke to clamp point D." See Illus tration 10-6.
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 2. From clamp point L " the cable continues to strap point N" and clamp point D." See Illustration 10-7. ILLUSTRATION 10-7 ANODE CABLE ROUTING FROM FIRST CLAMP TO TRANSFORMER...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 3 3 Collimator Cable 1. The collimator cable starts at the collimator, passes over the anode cable and goes to strap point J" where it is joined to the cathode cable. There is a large loop of cable before reaching strap point J"...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 3. There is a large loop of collimator cable immediately after strap point C." See Illustration 10-11. ILLUSTRATION 10-11 COLLIMATOR CABLE ROUTE ON CATHODE CABLE...
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AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 TABLE 10-1 AMX3 A1 TS1 CONNECTIONS FROM Terminal AMX1 A2 Signal Name Color Color Terminal ROTOR PHASE2 AMX3 A3 TS1 5 X-RAY TUBE ROTOR COMN...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 3 4 Stator Cable 1. The stator cable starts at the tube, passes under the cathode cable and joins the anode cable just before clamp L." There is a large loop of cable before reaching clamp point L."...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 3. Continue routing and ty rapping the collimator cable along the anode cable to strap point G." See Illustration 10-15. ILLUSTRATION 10-15 ANODE AND STATOR CABLES...
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 2. The cable continues from near clamp point H" and is ty-rapped to the anode and stator cables at the locations shown in Illustration 10-16 until reaching strap point G".
AMX-4+ SERVICE GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS (MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES) REV 5 DIRECTION 2173225-100 10 3 7 Vertical Column Brake Cable 1. The vertical column brake cable exits the side of the vertical column assembly and is routed to a channel on the rear of the column. See Illustration 10-18.
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