The Mechanical Compression Limit - GE Alpha RT 32551 Installation Instructions Manual

5 Setups, alignments and adjustments
Adjustment of the ECS
Fig 5.7. ECS board
After adjusting the compression paddle speed, adjust the ECS-movement
with R59 and R37 on ECS board. Press the C-ARM pedal to drive the c-arm
totally up.
Press the REL pedal and adjust the speed from R37 to about 5 cm / 5sec.
Press the ECS pedal and adjust the C-arm speed from R59 until the
dimension between floor level and compression paddle does not change
more than +/-2 cm.
5.2.8

The mechanical compression limit

The mechanical compression limit is set by adjusting the compression
clutch. The mechanical clutch is adjusted at the factory to stop the
compression at 28-30kg (62-66lbs). Do not readjust it, unless needed.
Remove the plastic plug in the back cover of the C-arm to reach the
sealed and labeled set screw and make adjustment. Remember to seal
the screw after adjustment.
Sliding bars clearance
To ensure smooth sliding of the compression mechanism, the sliding bars
need to have some clearance. The clearance is adjusted with the screw in
the bar end.
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