Topic ID: id_18480135
Version: 3.0
Date: Apr 22, 2019 12:55:21 AM

Equipment Service - Console

Prerequisites

Table 2. Tools and test equipment
Item	Quantity	Effectivity	Part number	Manufacturer
Genie Load Lifter by Genie Lift (™)	1	-	5329416 (Model # LL-5.5)	-
Or - Hydraulic Jack Lift by Harbor Freight Tools from Central Hydraulics	1	-	5329415 (Model # 94715-5VGA	-

Table 4. Safety

caution

POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
COMPUTER COMPONENTS IN THE RIO SERIES OPERATOR CONSOLE CAN WEIGH IN EXCESS OF 40 LBS (23 kg).
DEPENDING ON YOUR HEIGHT AND ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONS, LIFTING ASSISTANCE MAY BE REQUIRED. USE YOUR JUDGEMENT TO DETERMINE IF LIFT ASSIST OR A SECOND PERSON MAY BE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.

notice

FOLLOW ALL REQUIRED SAFETY AND PPE PROCEDURES CUSTOMARY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION WHEN WORKING ON THIS PRODUCT

Table 5. Required conditions
Condition	Reference	Effectivity
Clear access to the front, side and rear of the Operator Console is required for removing the Host Computer. Move the console away from walls and remove obstacles in room.	-	-
Only trained service personnel should service the GE CT Scanner.	-	-

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 RIO and NIO64 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.

1 Console preparation

Procedure

Only one of the RIO and NIO64 Series console components that are classified as Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) need special attention due to the associated weight (64 lbs, 29 kg). The following illustrations show those components labeled.

Figure 2. Heavy Console Components (Z800 / Z820)
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

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 3. Genie Load Lift

Figure 4. Hydraulic Jack Lift
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:
The Host Computer is removed from the front of the console. Access to the rear of the console is only necessary to disconnect cabling from the component.
Pull the component forward from the console using the handles mounted on 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).
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.
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.
Lower the lift assist tool next to the replacement component and transfer the old component with the replacement.
Repeat this process in reverse to install the replacement component.

3 Finalization

No finalization steps.