• Topic ID: id_13106842
  • Version: 3.1
  • Date: Oct 24, 2019 2:47:55 AM

1.5T HD 8-Channel Foot Ankle Coil Replacements

Prerequisites

Table 1 Personnel requirements
Required persons Preliminary requirements Procedure Finalization
1 0 minutes 30 minutes 0 minutes
Table 2 Tools and test equipment
Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer
No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver 1 - - -
Table 3 Replacement parts
Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer
Refer to 1.5T HD 8-Channel Foot Ankle Coil Field Replaceable Units - - - -
Table 4 Safety
  • notice
  • This procedure must be performed by an authorized GE Service Engineer only.

Cable Replacement

Procedure

  1. Perform the Cable Continuity Check found in 1.5T HD 8-Channel Foot Ankle Coil Troubleshooting Tips.
  2. Proceed as follows for the Cable Replacement procedure:
    1. Remove the two Coil Connector mounting screws as detailed below.

      Figure 1. Removing Screws on Coil Connector

    2. Disconnect the cable by grasping the coil connector housing, and pulling the cable away from the coil connector in a downward direction.

      Figure 2. Disconnecting Cable from Coil Connector

Mechanical Parts Replacement

Refer to the Using the Foot Ankle Coil section in 1.5T HD 8-Channel Foot Ankle Coil Operator Manual for both steps below.

Procedure

  1. Exercise the latches on the baseplate by moving the blue latch handle back and forth. (The foot support and coil is capable of a 15 degree plantar flexion.)
    • Latches must move smoothly and lock positively into place.

    • Latches must not loosen or open during the course of an examination

  2. Move the coil from side to side on the baseplate, making sure the coil moves smoothly.
    1. Swivel the coil on the baseplate. The coil must move smoothly within a 10 to 15 degree rotation.
    2. Lock the coil into position on the baseplate. The coil must remain in place while locked down, and resume smooth movement when unlocked.

Finalization

Finalization

No finalization steps.