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GENERAL ELECTRIC
MEDICAL SYSTEMS
AMX-ll X-RAY UNIT
SEC. 1
PREINSTALLATION
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Introduction
The AMX-II is identified by the following model numbers:
Extension Cylinder (optional)
46-138573G1
Assembly of the unit consists of installation of the HV Transformer in the cabinet, installation of the
telescaping arm and fork on the vertical column, mounting the x-ray tube on the fork, connecting HV
cables between the HV Transformer and the x-ray tube unit, and installation of the battery in the
cabinet.
In addition, for export units, the vertical column must be installed to the mobile base assembly.
Then the unit must be checked and adjusted for proper operation.
NOTE:
Two men are required to install the vertical column, the telescoping arm, the HV
transformer, the x-ray tube unit and the collimator.
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Compatibility Requirements for H.E.W. Certification:
To meet H.E.W. regulations regarding beam quality, exposure MAS, minimum filtration, and beam
collimation, the
AMX-II X-Ray
unit must consist of the following model number components.
Name-
plates for these components include the statement "this product conforms to all applicable standards
under 21CFR
Sub. Chap. J."
A Basic Unit
46-165600G 10, G11, G12, G14, G15
H-V-Transformer
46-150625G 1
X-Ray Tube Unit
46-155750G2. G3. G4
Collimator
46-177399G1, G2 or 46-194759-G1
Extension Cylinder (optional)
46-138573G1
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Safety Precautions
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Any person providing installation, maintenance or service on this unit must follow safe procedures to
avoid needless accidental injury.
Work on any electrical apparatus involves the risk of electric shock.
On a battery operated unit such as
this, additional precautions are required because of the following conditions:
1.
This x-ray unit contains a 120 v rechargeable battery inside the cabinet.
It is possible to disconnect
the battery from the x-ray unit circuits.
However, the battery is a source of power when contacted
directly even with all the switches off.
2. | If a conductive metallic object comes in contact with the battery terminals, high currents may cause
damage to the object, to the battery and severe burns to the serviceman.
WARNING:
THE ELECTROLYTE USED IN NICKEL-CADIUM BATTERIES IS A CAUSTIC
SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE.
SERIOUS BURNS WILL RESULT
IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH ANY PART OF THE BODY.
IF ELECTROLYTE
GETS ON THE SKIN, WASH THE AFFECTED AREAS WITH LARGE QUANTI-
TIES OF WATER, NEUTRALIZE WITH VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE, OR 3
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