Servicing The Vertical Column; 1 Remove Vertical Column Assembly - GE AMX-4+ Technical Manual

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 5
SECTION 4

SERVICING THE VERTICAL COLUMN

4 1 Remove Vertical Column Assembly
ILLUSTRATION 4-1
COLUMN TRIM COVER REMOVAL
VERTICAL
COLUMN
CAP
SCREWS
COVER
CLIP NUT
This section provides procedures covering the removal and installation of the field
serviceable assemblies subassemblies and parts comprising the vertical column assem
bly.
1. Remove x-ray tube, collimator, and horizontal arm assemblies per Section 3-5.
2. Disconnect control cable leads from terminal block. Record and tag leads. See
Illustration 4-1.
3. Remove Heyco bushing and cable through bottom of terminal box.
4. Clear all cables and wires from the column area.
5. Remove vertical column cap by removing two hex socket button head capscrews.
See Illustration 4-1.
6. Attach lifting tool (46-303362P1) to top of column with 2 screws.
7. Attach chain hoist to lifting tool (46-303362P1) and take up slack.
D The chain hoist must be capable of lifting a seven foot (2.1 meter), 175 lb.
(80 kg) column a minimum of two feet (61 cm), preferably 4 feet (122 cm)..
4-1
(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
DIRECTION 2173225-100
CAPSCREW
VERTICAL
COLUMN
ASSEMBLY
TERMINAL BOX
SCREW
COVER
CONTROL CABLE
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