Heat Soak and Season is designed to improve the high voltage
stability of an X-ray tube and should be run if a tube becomes excessively
“spitty” (in particular if you are experiencing Spit Max
or Spit Ratio errors). In summary:
Check HV Candlestick and receptacle
for damage
Launch Heat Soak and Season scanning
tool
Procedure
danger
Electrocution hazard
High Voltages present.
Use proper lockout/tagout procedures before Servicing gantry.
See safety menu of Service Document gui for appropriate procedures.
Using proper lockout / tagout and gantry cover removal procedures,
access the high voltage candlestick and high voltage tank receptacle
using the spanner wrench.
Inspect the receptacle and candlestick for any signs electrical
damage or arcing (cracks, burns, etc).
If there is damage, equipment replacement is necessary. (Tube,
tank, or both.)
If damage is not found, secure the HV candlestick according
to the instructions in Securing HV Cable found in
this manual under Replacement.
Launch the HEAT SOAK AND SEASON tool
from the UTILITIES tab of the Common Service
Desktop.
Click the SCAN button to Execute
heat soak and season scans, then press the START SCAN button on the SCIM when it begins flashing.
danger