Servicing The X-Ray Tube; 1 X-Ray Tube Removal - GE AMX-4+ Technical Manual

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 5
SECTION 2

SERVICING THE X-RAY TUBE

2 1 X-Ray Tube Removal
CAUTION
ILLUSTRATION 2-1
X-RAY TUBE ASSEMBLY
This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the x-ray
tube.
Equipment Damage!
Secure the horizontal arm before removing components from the arm.
Removing weight allows the counterweight to descend rapidly and the arm to
ascend rapidly possibly causing damage to the unit and personal injury. Use
the Counterweight Lift Tool 46-303491G1.
1. Remove collimator from x-ray tube. Refer to Section 1-1, steps 1 through 10
for removal instructions.
2. Disconnect anode and cathode High Voltage cable connectors from x-ray tube.
See Illustration 2-1.
HV CABLE
(ANODE)
RATING
PLATE
CONTROL CABLE
10-32 X 1/2
TUBE REAR COVER
HEAD SCREW (2)
2-1
(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
DIRECTION 2173225-100
BUTTON HEAD SCREW
TUBE FRONT COVER
HV CABLE
(CATHODE)
AMX-4+ SERVICE
MOUNTING
PLATE
HEX SOCKET
FLAT HEAD
SCREWS
DECAL
YOKE ASSEMBLY