Section 3 − Inspection - GE AMX 4+ Manual
Periodic maintenance
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SECTION 3 − INSPECTION
The recommended interval between maintenance checks is 12 months. The following flowchart shows the
recommended sequence for performing an annual periodic maintenance check on the AMX−4+.
ILLUSTRATION 2−1
INSPECTION STEERING
FUNCTIONAL CHECK
Refer to "Functional Check" in Direction
2173224−100, AMX−4+ Functional Check,
and perform all defined checks.
POWER CORD CHECK
Refer to "Power Cord Check" in Direction
2173224−100, AMX−4+ Functional Check,
and perform all defined checks.
COUNTERWEIGHT CABLE
Refer to Direction 2190775−100, Stranded
Steel Cable Inspection, and perform all
applicable checks to the main, safety, and
follower counterweight cables. Exception is
that this is a 12 month interval for the
COLLIMATOR INTERFACE TIGHTNESS
Verify that there is no movement between
the collimator and X−ray tube. If there is
no movement, verify mounting screws
tightness for torque specs per Direction
2173225-100. If any movement is
detected, you MUST remove the
collimator and inspect all related fasteners.
Refer to "Servicing the Collimator" in
Direction 2173225−100, AMX−4+ Service,
for more information.
HHS TESTS (Excluding AEC)
Refer to "HHS Tests (Excluding AEC)" in
Section 3 of Direction 2173221−100,
AMX−4+ Ratings & Specifications, and
perform all defined procedures.
NO
Refer to "AEC HHS Tests" in Section 3 of
Direction 2173221−100, AMX−4+ Ratings &
Specifications, and perform all defined
AMX−4+.
Mobil−AID AEC
Present?
YES
AEC HHS TESTS
procedures.
Done
AMX−4+ PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MODELS: 2169360, 2236420 & 2275938
DRIVE BELT TENSION
Refer to Illustration 2−2. Adjust the tension
of drive belts on both wheels:
Loosen the bolt and nut P62 (about one
turn) to allow the spring P56 to apply the
tension to the drive belts. Then tighten the
nut and torque to 50−60 ft.−lbs to maintain
the position of the motor assembly. Finally,
apply Loctite 242 P99 on the nut to keep the
fastening from loosening.
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DIRECTION 2173227−100
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