• Optima MR450w BASE 1.5T System Service Methods
  • 5690012-2EN Revision 3
  • Object ID: 00000018WIA30100130GYZ
  • Topic ID: id_12373741 Version: 3.3
  • Date: May 29, 2020 8:36:21 AM

Patient handling adjustments

Prerequisites

Table 1. Personnel requirements
Required personsPreliminary requirementsProcedureFinalization
1Not applicable minutes300 minutesNot applicable minutes
Table 2. Tools and test equipment
ItemQuantityEffectivityPart numberManufacturer
Non-ferrous standard head screwdriver1---

About this task

Overview

The proper alignment of the entire Patient Handling System is important for good image quality output from the GE MR Scanners.

Procedure

Perform table adjustements as required:
  • Bridge alignment
  • Dock centering and dock hook tension adjustment
  • Table top height adjustment
  • Cradle release pin height adjustment
  • Patient table movement verification
  • Checking the longitudinal drive belt tension
  • Leveling patient table
  • Cradle/LPCA release adjustment
  • Cradle/table release block adjustment/cradle egress functionality