Ray Procedure; Mechanical Setup; Latch Lock Release; Adjustment Of Column And Telescoping Arm - GE AMX-4+ Technical Publications

GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
REV 10
SECTION 5
X−RAY PROCEDURE
Overview
5−1

Mechanical Setup

Steps
5−2

Latch Lock Release

ILLUSTRATION 5−1
LOCK RELEASE MECHANISM
In this section you'll learn how to setup and position mechanical components of the
AMX−4+. Steps for mechanical positioning are organized in the following way.
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Adjustment of column and telescoping arm

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Rotation of x−ray tube unit, and
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Adjustment of collimator

You'll also learn how to select patient parameters (technique selection) and, finally,
how to take an x−ray exposure.
Follow these steps to release the latch, vertical column and telescoping arm locks from
the park/transport position.
Make sure that the unit is turned ON.
1. Grip the collimator handles to activate the switch. (You should hear a clicking
sound.) With slight force, push the telescoping arm down to release latch and then
raise up.
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Note that you only need to grip one of the collimator handles to activate the
lock release system. See Illustration 5−1.
5−1
(MODEL 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938 SERIES)
TO RELEASE THE LOCKS,
GRIP BOTH THE COLLIMATOR
HANDLES, OR JUST ONE
HANDLE.
AMX−4+ OPERATION
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