GE Brivo OEC 715 Service Manual page 176

Brivo OEC 715/785/865 Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Product Service Manual
1. Release the orbital brake.
2. Verify that C-Arm orbits smoothly in its cradle without excessive play.
3. Verify that the entire orbital scale is readable and in good condition.
4. Set the brake handle to lock position and verify that C-Arm locks firmly in position.
Lateral Rotation Check:
1. Release lateral rotation brake.
2. Verify C-Arm rotates smoothly in both directions.
3. Lock the brake and verify the brake locks C-Arm firmly in position.
Before transporting the system, please make sure the 4 brake handles: the C-Arm
orbital rotation brake, the lateral rotation brake, the Wigwag brake, and the horizontal
WARNING
cross-arm brake are locked. Otherwise, equipment damage or personal injury may
result.
Vertical Column Check:
1. Power on the system. Set the keyswitch in ON position (
column key. The maximum distance is about 40cm. Verify that vertical column stops when it
reaches the limit and that operation is smooth and quiet.
2. Press and hold down vertical column switch. When the movement stops, press two keys
at the same time and C-Arm will be lowered to the lowest position.
Wheels
1. Push C-Arm slowly and verify that the wheels contact the floor and that they roll freely.
2. Make sure there are no worn or damaged areas on the wheel tread.
3. Verify that there is no wobble or binding associated with wheels.
Brakes Check:
1. Step on the rear wheel pedal brake. Verify that the rear wheels lock.
2. Step on wheel pedal release brake. Verify that brakes release and that both rear wheels roll and
steer freely.
Steering Check:
1. Verify that both rear casters respond appropriately to movement of the steering handle.
2. Verify that you can steer the rear casters 90 degrees to the left and 90 degrees to the right.
3. Verify that the casters track together when you steer them.
4. Place the mobile C-Arm's rear wheel brake in release position. Push the C-Arm slowly and verify
that C-Arm can turn smoothly.
C-Arm Controls Check:
3-40
). Press and hold the up vertical