• Optima MR450w BASE 1.5T System Service Methods
  • 5690012-2EN Revision 3
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30B15450GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_2022214 Version: 1.5
  • Date: Jun 11, 2021 2:25:52 PM

Installing the rocker clamp, rod link connector, and shaft rocker

Installs the rocker clamp, rod link connector, and shaft rocker onto the patient table.

Prerequisites

Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
1-10 minutes-
Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityPart numberManufacturer
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Small Set15113258-

Procedure

  1. If the rocker clamp was removed, install the two E-clips securing it to the table base.
    Figure 1. Rocker Clamp E-Clips (GEM)
    Figure 2. Rocker Clamp Removal (Non-GEM)
  2. Install the front portion of the rod link connector.
  3. Install the the shaft rocker and the two E-clips securing the shaft rocker to the front of the link rod connector.
    Figure 3. E-Clips on Shaft Rocker (GEM)
    Figure 4. E-Clips on Shaft Rocker (Non-GEM)
  4. Install the back portion of the rod link connector and the inner E-clip.
    Figure 5. Rod Link Connector Installation
  5. Install the spring and the pin on the rod link connector.
    Figure 6. Spring and Pin on Rod Link Connector (GEM)
    1Link rod connector
    2Pin
    3Spring
    Figure 7. Spring and Pin on Rod Link Connector (Non-GEM)
  6. Raise the table so the weight is off of the lock bar. Raise the table lock safety bar.
  7. Install the four screws (shown below) that secure the rear base cover to the table base and the bellows.
    Figure 8. Screws Securing Rear Base Cover
  8. Install both the left and right lower base side covers by pushing in and down to attach the Velcro® securing each to the Bellows. For more information, refer to Patient Table Upper and Lower Base Side Cover Removal.
  9. Install the two screws that fasten the left and right lower base side covers to the table.
    Figure 9. Patient Table Covers (Left Side Shown)