Collimator Interface And Port Plates Check - GE AMX-4+ Technical Manual

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 5
ILLUSTRATION 1-2
COLLIMATOR
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Collimator Interface and Port Plates Check

Note:
CAUTION
8. Cut ty-raps securing collimator cable to cathode cable and remove from Strap
Points G and N, and Clamp Points E and H.
9. Remove three 10-24  0.75 hex socket head cap screws securing collimator as
sembly to x-ray tube. See Illustration 1-2.
10. Remove collimator from interface plate.
BRAKE
SWITCH
HANDLE
SOCKET HEAD
CAP SCREWS
FIELD LIGHT
SWITCH
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.
1. Close collimator blades.
2. Rotate X-ray tube and collimator assembly so collimator crosshair window is
facing upward.
3. Place the horizontal arm assembly in park position on top cover of unit.
Equipment Damage!
Secure the horizontal arm before removing components from the arm. Re
moving weight allows the counterweight to descend rapidly and the arm to as
cend rapidly possibly causing damage to the unit and personal injury. Use
Counterweight Lift Tool 46-303491G1.
4. Shut off power by turning circuit breaker OFF.
5. Remove three 10-24  0.75 inch hex socket head cap screws securing collimator
assembly to x-ray tube. See Illustration 1-2.
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(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
DIRECTION 2173225-100
AMX-4+ SERVICE
BRAKE
SWITCH
HANDLE