• Topic ID: id_15460094
  • Version: 2.0
  • Date: Nov 8, 2018 1:35:51 AM

Equipment Service - GOC6 and 6.5 Consoles

Prerequisites

Overview

This guide discusses Console Component Lifting. It describes and illustrates steps to aid in the removal and installation of the computer components in the GOC6 Series Operator Console. By following these guidelines, the risk for injury from lifting heavy computer components will be minimized and allow for a single engineer to safely complete these tasks.

Figure 1. GOC6 & 6.5 Operator Console

1 Console preparation

Procedure

  1. Only a few of the GOC6 and 6.5 console components that are classified as Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) need special attention due to their associated weight. The following illustrations show those components labeled.

    Figure 2. Heavy Console Components

    note:

    Though this guideline is meant to address safe lifting condition of the aforementioned components, this guideline also illustrates the best method for accessing all the components in the console.

  2. To allow the best access to the computer components in the console, the console keyboard table should be removed from the console and set aside. This allows better access to the front of the console without interference.
    note:

    Before performing this task, ensure there is a place for the Console Keyboard table to reside without blocking emergency egress path, and there is adequate room to service product(s).

  3. By pulling on the two (2) release handles under the Console Keyboard Table, the Keyboard Table can easily be removed from the support brackets without the use of tools. After releasing the Keyboard Table, lift the Keyboard Table away from its support brackets and set it aside being careful not to chip the laminate surface.

    Figure 3. Console Keyboard Table Removal

  4. Remove the operator console front cover as covered in the FRU Replacement Procedures. Unobstructed access should now be available to the components.

2 Lift Assist Recommendations

Procedure

  1. In the event you believe you are not capable or allowed to lift any of the identified heavy computer components in Figure 2, then request that a second person assist in the component removal and installation, or use a lift assist tool. See examples of two (2) lift assist tools in the illustration below:

    Figure 4. Genie Load Lift

    Figure 5. Hydraulic Jack Lift

  2. Follow prescribed component replacement procedures located in the Parts Replacement chapter of this manual for disconnecting mounting hardware and cables attached to the component.
    note:

    All of the above mentioned components are removed from the front of the console. Access to the rear of the console is only necessary to disconnect cabling from these components.

    Figure 6. Console Computer Chassis Removal Direction

  3. Pull the component forward from the console using the handles mounted on each of the component chassis. Do this in a kneeling position to minimize back strain, utilizing any and all personal protection equipment (PPE). Due to ergonomic concerns, it is not advisable to do this in a standing position. Pull the component forward approximately 4-6 inches (15 cm).
  4. Align the lift assist tool so the tool lifting surface is centered in front and under the component. Adjust the height of the lift assist tool so it just touches the underside of the component.
  5. Pull the component out away from the console until it sits evenly on the lift assist tool. Move the lift assist away from the console.
  6. Lower the lift assist tool next to the replacement component and transfer the old component with the replacement.
  7. Repeat this process in reverse to install the replacement component.

3 Finalization

No finalization steps.