• Topic ID: id_12373469
  • Version: 1.13
  • Date: Dec 16, 2019 2:20:46 PM

XRMB Coil Replacement

Prerequisites

Table 1 Personnel requirements
Required persons Preliminary requirements Procedure Finalization
3 - 8 hours -
Table 2 Tools and test equipment
Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer
Extension Cord 1 - - -
Non-absorbent protective clothing (long sleeve shirt and pants), one set per person 1 - - -
PPE: non-magnetic safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves 1 set per person - - -
Flash PPE 1 - - -
Floor Sign, Warning: Authorized Personnel Only (included in Safety Signage Kit 46-258770G4 1 - - -
Gradient Coil Insertion Kit 1 -

2164744-6 or later

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HDv Passive Shim Tray Extraction Tool 1 -

5172460

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Non-magnetic Torque Wrench 1 -

5534134 or 5537507

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Non-Magnetic Tools Kit 1 -

5112581

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XRMB Water Removal Pump Kit 1 -

5269683

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5 Gallon Bucket 1 -

2239133

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Air Seal 1 -

5313540

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Nitrile Gloves one pair per person -

46-194427P400

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Table 3 Consumables
Item Quantity Effectivity Part number Manufacturer
Isopropyl Alcohol, 70%, USFS-200 1 - - -
Cable Ties 100 - - -
Red Loctite #271 (check expiration date) 1 - - -
Blue Loctite 243 (check expiration date) 1 -

5415261-2

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Clean Lint-Free Towels (Kimwipes) AR - - -
XRMB Coolant Fluid (approximately 15 gallons of coolant fluid is needed for each XRMB installation) 4 cartons of 4 – one gallon containers -

5174313-4

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Scotch Brite pad 1 - - -
Black Sharpie pen 1 - - -
Nylon Tie Wraps As needed - - -
Table 4 Safety
Notice Image
  • danger
  • STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD!
  • FERROUS MATERIALS CAN BECOME DANGEROUS PROJECTILES IN THE PRESENCE OF THE MAGNETIC FIELD PRODUCED BY THE MAGNET.
  • DO NOT BRING ANY FERROMAGNETIC TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT INTO THE MAGNET ROOM.
  • warning
  • Personal injury and equipment damage
  • If the magnet is energized, tools and loose materials that contain ferrous material will be strongly attracted to the magnet and may become dangerous projectiles.
  • When servicing any magnetic equipment, it is critically important that the service engineer consciously plan the path to be taken when moving highly ferrous devices within the magnet environment. The path should be as far from the magnet as practical and avoid high flux-density fields.
    • Movement of ferrous material in the magnet room must follow the GE service procedure for that device.
    • When exiting, move away from the magnet in the most direct manner possible. Except when moving ferrous material to and from its native location on or near the magnet, the static magnetic field in any portion of the service path shall not exceed 200 Gauss.
    • Two (2) MR safety trained personnel must be present at all times when servicing highly ferrous devices in the areas of magnetic fields.
    • When planning a service path, it is critical that the path be clear and sufficiently wide. Make sure that there are no trip hazards, obstacles, clutter, slippery surfaces, or other items even partially restricting the path. If there are portable obstacles in a path, remove them from the area and replace them after the service action is completed. It is required to walk the path prior to beginning service to ensure that there is sufficient space through which to pass for yourself and the object being serviced.
  • warning
  • The jack on the Tube Jacking Assembly is ferrous.
  • Personal injury or equipment damage may result if taken too close to the magnet.
  • Keep as far away from magnet bore as possible when removing from magnet room. Always keep the tube jacking assembly mounted and screwed to the Aluminum coil cradle when used in the magnet room.
Notice Image
  • caution
  • ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
  • CONTACT WITH CONNECTORS LEADING TO AN ENERGIZED POWER SUPPLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
  • FOLLOW LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (LOTO) PROCEDURES WHILE PERFORMING SERVICES TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COMPONENTS. SEE THE “MR SERVICE SAFETY MANUAL,” PN 5453735.
Notice Image
  • caution
  • ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
  • COOLANT CIRCULATING THROUGH THE GRADIENT COIL IS IN CONTACT WITH LIVE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS. USING WRONG TYPE OF COOLANT MAY RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
  • ALWAYS USE COOLANT SPECIFIED BY THE GRADIENT COIL SERVICE PROCEDURE.
  • caution
  • Dangerous work area
  • Use of heavy equipment for coil removal and replacement is a hazard to all personnel in the area.
    • Set up restricted barriers and signs limiting access to the work area.
    • Notify all effected personnel in the area prior to starting the service activity.
    • Review safety procedures and restricted areas for the job.
    • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
    • Refer to the Material Handling SRA before starting coil replacement.
Table 5 Required conditions
Condition Reference Effectivity

At least one person performing this procedure must have taken training course GEHC-TECH-AMOL-CT530-01_CURR.

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Overview

This procedure describes the replacement of the XRMB coil in the 1.5T LCC and 3.0T LCC300 magnets.

This procedure requires disposal of coolant. Inform the customer that coolant disposal is needed and then follow the proper customer coolant disposal procedure.

This procedure requires the gradient coil cable connections to be torqued. Order the torque wrench before you start this procedure.

Getting Started

Procedure

  1. Order the non-magnetic torque wrench before starting this procedure.
    2. Notice Image
    • caution
    • Follow all safety lockout/tagout procedures. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
  2. Perform the following lockout/tagout procedures.

    • LOTO on the PGR PDU/gradient subsystem

    • LOTO on the RF amplifier and PEN cabinet (magnet room electronics)

    • LOTO for the heat exchanger cabinet (HEC)

    All LOTO procedures are found in the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.

  3. Remove the patient support bridge. See Bridge and Longitudinal Drive Belt Replacement.
  4. Remove the magnet enclosure rear end bell. See Rear End Bell Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the magnet enclosure front end bell. See Front End Bell Removal and Installation.
  6. Remove the RF body coil. See RF Body Coil Replacement.
  7. If the magnet is ramped, remove all passive shim trays from the XRMB coil before the installation and store them in a safe place. See applicable documentation containing procedures for removing the passive shim trays. Passive shim trays are highly ferrous. Heed all warnings in the Safety section above.

    Procedure for replacing shim trays can be found in the Magnet and Cryogens Subsystem Manual.

    • (For MR750) See Direction Number 5500099.

    • (For MR450) See Direction Number 2325852.

XRMB Coil Water Removal

Procedure

    Notice Image
    • caution
    • ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!
    • CONTACT WITH CONNECTORS LEADING TO AN ENERGIZED POWER SUPPLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
    • FOLLOW LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES WHILE PERFORMING SERVICE ON ELECTRICAL CONNECTION COMPONENTS.
  1. Verify that the coolant circulation pump is turned off and the LOTO procedures are implemented for the coolant line services and HEC. See the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.
  2. note:

    Wear nitrile gloves when performing coolant removal.

    Turn off both PVC valves in XRMB coolant supply (blue hose) and return line (black hose).

    Figure 1. Draining Manifold Coolant

  3. Place an empty five gallon bucket close to the service end to accept discharge coolant.
    4. Notice Image
    • caution
    • Cutting Hazard!
    • Use of a knife to cut a hose presents a hazard to all personnel in the area.
    • Use a nonferrous knife, make sure no personnel are in front of you, make sure fingers are clear of cutting area, and always cut away from your body.
  4. note:

    Do not cut the barb fittings out of the hoses unless the XRMB coil needs to be drained and returned. This process ensures there will be enough length of hose to reconnect the fitting to the valve.

    The connection between hose and fitting is pressure only. To properly remove hose from fitting, carefully cut a slit on the hose but do not damage the water fitting. If coil needs to be drained, carefully make a slit on the manifold hose and slide it off the barb to disconnect the supply manifold from the fitting. Repeat for return line. Retain fitting at the site.

    To remove the XRMB manifold hoses from the PVC valves, use wrenches to unthread the barb fitting from the PVC valve.

    Figure 2. Barb Fitting and Valve

    5. Notice Image
    • notice
    • There is coolant water inside the manifold. Keep the manifold upright to prevent water spill.
  5. Slowly disconnect the supply and then the return manifold from the valve. Drain fluid into bucket.
  6. Disconnect the coolant inlet and outlet lines from the XRMB coil.
  7. Join the supply and return manifold together using a cable tie; kink, if necessary. (This is to form a closed loop of the coolant line so water will not spill out during the XRMB coil removal.)
  8. Connect pump air hose to the water supply line on the XRMB coil.
  9. Pump the air pump and observe the coolant draining from the XRMB coil. Continue to drain coolant from the XRMB coil until no significant flow appears at the outlet draining into the container. This should take about five minutes.
  10. Follow customer procedure for proper disposal of coolant.

Busbar Assembly Removal

Procedure

  1. Refer to XRMB Cable Busbar Replacement.
    2. Notice Image
    • caution
    • Equipment Damage!
    • The copper leads of the busbar assembly must be protected to avoid distortion.
    • Do NOT lift the busbar assembly by holding the leads. Place the busbar in a location that is safe for the copper leads.
  2. Pull the busbar assembly off the magnet and carefully place it in a safe location.
  3. Discard the Nord-Lock washers because they will not be reused.

XRMB Gradient Coil Removal

Procedure

  1. Obtain the two tube guide roller assemblies (5308402) and XRMB mounting plates (5161983, 5161985) from the gradient coil insertion and lift kit shipping crate. Make sure the tube guide roller assemblies are tightly attached to the XRMB mounting plates.

    Figure 3. Roller Assembly and Mounting Plate

  2. Install the patient end mounting plate 5161985 (with a tube guide roller assembly) on the gradient coil patient end and the service end mounting plate 5161983 (also with a tube guide roller assembly) on the gradient coil's service end. Use the M10 x 25 stainless steel hex cap screws (46-318508P20) included in the gradient coil insertion and lift kit.

    Figure 4. Mounting Plates with Roller Assemblies

  3. Obtain tube support plate assembly 2284928-2 from the gradient coil insertion and lift kit shipping crate.
  4. Adjust the tube support plate assembly's horizontal adjustment screws until the tube support bearing is centered left-to-right.

    Figure 5. Support Plate

  5. Attach the tube support plate to the magnet service end using the 100 mm M10 x 25 stainless steel studs (5303994), stainless steel M10 nuts and washers included in the gradient coil insertion and lift kit. Make sure the four extension spacers face towards the magnet interface ring and nuts are securely tightened.

    Figure 6. Support Plate Attached on Interface Ring

  6. Remove the 8 brass bolts and G10 washers securing the XRMB wedges to the front of the magnet.

    Figure 7. Removing Brass Bolts

  7. Remove the wedges at 0°, 45°, 90°, 270° and 325° locations from the front of the magnet. Note the location of individual wedges because they are different.
  8. At the rear end of the magnet, remove four wedges from 45, 90, 270, and 325 degree locations. The three lower wedges (135, 180, and 225 degree) remain on the rear end of the magnet.

    Figure 8. Lower Wedges

  9. Maneuver the gradient insertion cart to the patient end of the magnet. Position the cart in front of the magnet with a gap of at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) between the cart and the magnet interface ring. The two-inch gap is required for lower wedges removal.

    Figure 9. Two-inch Gap between Magnet and Cart

  10. Center the cart left to right with respect to the magnet bore.
  11. Release the hand lever on the cart handle to set the brakes. (This keeps the cart from moving after the cart is aligned with the bore.)
    • warning
    • The jack on the Tube Jacking Assembly is ferrous.
    • Personal injury or equipment damage may result if taken too close to the magnet.
    • Keep as far away from magnet bore as possible when removing from magnet room. Always keep the tube jacking assembly mounted and screwed to the Aluminum coil cradle when used in the magnet room.
  12. Place the tube jack assembly (5191132) in the cart, and make sure the back of the jack assembly fits properly into the cart.

    Figure 10. Jack Assembly Placement

  13. Obtain the male insertion tube (2284929) and XRMB tube standoff (5191626).
    1. Attach the tube standoff to the male insertion tube using the four-inch, 0.375-16 UNC hex socket screw (5303993) included in the gradient coil insertion and lift kit.
    2. After the standoff is secured to the tube, attach the tube pilot shaft to the standoff.

    Figure 11. Attaching Standoff to Insertion Tube

  14. Remove the PVC shield from the brass thread of the male insertion tube.

    Figure 12. PVC Shield for Brass Thread

  15. Slide the male insertion tube, with the standoff attached, through the tube guide roller assemblies at both sides of the XRMB.
    1. Push the pilot shaft through the support plate mounting bearing.
    2. Insert a nonmagnetic safety pin through the hole in the pilot shaft.

    Figure 13. Tube Pilot Shaft and Support Plate

    16. Notice Image
    • notice
    • Do not force the threads. Make vertical or horizontal adjustments to the cart or tube support bearing, as necessary, to make the threading easier.
  16. With one person holding the male insertion tube to keep it from rolling, two persons obtain the female insertion tube from the shipping crate and thread the two tubes together. Do not overtighten tube connection, because it may be difficult to remove after gradient coil replacement.
    note:

    Each of the two pieces of the gradient insertion tool weighs less than 35 lb (15.9 kg).

    Figure 14. Setting up Insertion Tube Assembly

  17. Recheck the centering of the cart left to right with respect to the magnet bore, and adjust the cart's longitudinal alignment if required.
    18. Notice Image
    • notice
    • Keep the XRMB coil approximately level with the magnet bore during the lifting.
  18. Raise the tube jack and the support plate mounting bearing simultaneously to lift the XRMB coil up.

    Figure 15. Raising XRMB Coil

  19. Remove the lower 3 wedges from the front of the magnet only. (Should be able to freely rotate the coil.)
  20. Slowly push the XRMB coil out of the magnet bore while watching the clearances to the left, right, top and bottom. Adjust the tube jack and support plate mounting bearing as required to keep the gradient coil from touching the magnet bore surface.
  21. Rotate the XRMB coil until the return coolant line at service end is oriented downward.
  22. Gradually lower the tube jack and the support plate bearing until the weight of the XRMB coil settles on the cart.
    23. Notice Image
    • caution
    • Possible Equipment Damage or Personal Injury
    • Failure to properly secure coil to cart can result in equipment damage or injury.
    • XRMB coil must be properly secured to coil cart.
  23. Properly secure XRMB coil to the cart.

    Figure 16. Secure the Shipping Bracket

  24. Using three people, move the XRMB coil and cart out of the magnet room.
    note:

    Drain only if shipping the coil. See XRMB Coil Water Removal. Remove barb fitting if draining is necessary.

  25. Obtain the water removal pump kit.

    Figure 17. Water Removal Pump Kit

  26. Connect the supply hose from the coolant removal pump kit to the supply manifold of the XRMB coil with the one-inch barb adapter.
  27. Place the return manifold hose into a container (5 gallons or greater capacity). Allow the water to drain by itself for two to three minutes, using the coolant removal barb adapter to drain hose as required.
    1. Start pumping with the hand pump.
    2. Observe the water level inside the container, and swap to a different container when the previous one is full.
  28. Repeat Step 27 until the water no longer drains from the XRMB coil.
  29. Close the coolant line loop by joining the supply and return manifold together.

Preparation Before Installing XRMB

Procedure

  1. Wipe the magnet bore using a clean towel and isopropyl alcohol.
    note:

    Wear nitrile gloves when performing coolant removal.

    Figure 18. Cleaning Magnet Bore

  2. Examine the electrical connection terminals at the XRMB coil service end. Inspect the stud threads for any threadlocker residue.

    Also, inspect the copper terminal surface for gauges, surface damage, and any epoxy or threadlocker contamination.

    Clean as necessary with an abrasive pad and wipe clean with isopropyl alcohol.

  3. Remove the shipping brackets securing the XRMB coil to the cart.

    Figure 19. XRMB Shipping Bracket

  4. Remove the gradient coil cradle fasteners, two per side, from the cradle.

    Figure 20. Removing Cradle Fastener

  5. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the XRMB coil inside and out. Remove any possible metal dust/shavings from the coil.
  6. Obtain the two tube guide roller assemblies (5308402) and XRMB mounting plates (5161983, 5161985) from the gradient coil insertion and lift kit shipping crate. Make sure the tube guide roller assemblies are attached to the XRMB mounting plates.

    Figure 21. Roller Assembly and Mounting Plate

  7. Obtain the male insertion tube (2284929) and XRMB tube standoff (5191626).
    1. Attach the tube standoff to the male insertion tube using the four-inch, 0.375-16 UNC hex socket screw (5303993) included in the gradient coil insertion and lift kit.
    2. After the standoff is secured to the tube, attach the tube pilot shaft to the standoff.

    Figure 22. Attaching Standoff to Insertion Tube

  8. Remove the PVC shield from the brass thread of the male insertion tube.

    Figure 23. PVC Shield for Brass Thread

Installing XRMB in Magnet

Procedure

  1. Install the patient end mounting plate 5161985 (with a tube guide roller assembly) on the gradient coil patient end, and install the service end mounting plate 5161983 (also with a tube guide roller assembly) on the gradient coil service end. Use the M10 x 25 stainless steel hex cap screws (46-318508P20) included in the gradient coil insertion and lift kit.

    Figure 24. Mounting Plates with Roller Assemblies

  2. Attach the 135° and 225° XRMB wedges (5154485) to the service end magnet flange using one M10 x 30 brass bolt (5110638-64) and two G10 flat washers (5146169).
    1. note:

      These two wedges serve as the positioning blocks for XRMB longitudinal (Z axis) alignment.

      To allow future adjustment, tighten the bolt only enough to secure the wedges.
    2. Do not apply Loctite at this time.

    Figure 25. Service End Positioning Wedges

  3. Maneuver the cart and XRMB coil to the patient end of the magnet. Position the cart in front of the magnet with a gap of at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) between the cart and the magnet interface ring. (The two-inch gap is required for lower wedges installation.)

    Figure 26. Two-inch Gap between Magnet and Cart

  4. Center the cart left to right with respect to the magnet bore.
  5. Release the hand lever on the cart handle to set the brakes. (This keeps the cart from moving after the cart is aligned with the bore.)
  6. Raise or lower the cradle of the cart as required to align the two support tub sections (tube support plate at the magnet and gradient mounting plates at the XRMB) vertically.

    Figure 27. Adjusting Cart Height

    • warning
    • The jack on the Tube Jacking Assembly is ferrous.
    • Personal injury or equipment damage may result if taken too close to the magnet.
    • Keep as far away from magnet bore as possible when removing from magnet room. Always keep the tube jacking assembly mounted and screwed to the Aluminum coil cradle when used in the magnet room.
  7. Place the tube jack assembly (5191132) in the cart. Make sure the back of the jack assembly fits properly into the cart.

    Figure 28. Jack Assembly Placement

  8. Slide the male insertion tube, with the standoff attached, through the tube guide roller assemblies at both sides of the XRMB coil. Make sure the end with the standoff and pilot shaft faces towards the magnet.
    9. Notice Image
    • notice
    • Do not force the threads. Make vertical or horizontal adjustments to the cart or tube support bearing, as necessary, to make the threading easier.
  9. With one person holding the male insertion tube to keep it from rolling, two persons obtain the female insertion tube from the shipping crate and thread the two tubes together. Do not overtighten tube connection, because it may be difficult to remove after gradient coil replacement.

    Figure 29. Insertion of Tube Assembly

  10. Push the complete insertion tube assembly into the magnet bore. Get the tube pilot shaft close to, but not touching, the tube support plate.

    Figure 30. Complete Insertion Tube Assembly

  11. Align the support plate mounting bearing with the tube pilot shaft by adjusting the vertical height of the support plate bearing using the stainless steel lever, and/or raising or lowering the cart.
  12. Recheck the centering of the cart left to right with respect to the magnet bore, and adjust the cart's longitudinal alignment if required.
  13. Push the pilot shaft through the support plate mounting bearing. Insert a nonmagnetic safety pin through the hole in the pilot shaft.

    Figure 31. Tube Pilot Shaft and Support Plate

  14. Raise the tube jack and support plate mounting bearing to lift the XRMB coil up, keeping the coil approximately level with the magnet bore while lifting. (You should be able to freely rotate the coil when it is completely lifted off the cart.)

    Figure 32. Raising XRMB Coil

  15. Rotate the XRMB coil, if necessary, until the electrical connection terminals at the XRMB service end are oriented upward.
  16. Slowly push the XRMB into the magnet bore while watching the clearances to the left, right, top, and bottom. Adjust the tube jack and support plate mounting bearing as required to keep the gradient coil from touching the magnet bore surface.
  17. Slowly push the XRMB until stopped by the two positioning wedges (135° and 225°) already attached to the magnet service end flange.
    1. Push the XRMB against the two wedges so that the coil end surface is in good contact with the vertical side of the two wedges.
    2. If necessary, raise the support plate bearing to gain more clearance between the coil and the lower wedges.

    Figure 33. Longitudinal Positioning Wedge

  18. At the patient end of the magnet, attach the XRMB radial alignment tool (5266408) to the magnet interface ring at 0° (top) using M10 studs and nuts. (See Figure 36.)
  19. Slowly rotate the XRMB coil to align its 0° bolt hole with the slot opening in the radial alignment tool. After aligned, put the thumbscrew through the alignment tool slot and thread it into the 0° hole in XRMB coil.

    Figure 34. Using Radial Alignment Tool

  20. Apply red Loctite (#271) to the 135° and 225° holes in the patient end magnet flange. (Shake the Loctite bottle before using.)
    1. Attach the 135° and 225° wedge to the magnet flange using one M10 x 30 brass bolt (5110638-64) and two G10 flat washers (5146169).
    2. Tighten the brass screws firmly to secure the wedges.

    Figure 35. Installing Lower Wedges

  21. Repeat Step 20 for the 180° wedge.
  22. Repeat Step 20 at the service end to secure the 135°, 225°, and 180° wedges at this end.
    23. Notice Image
    • notice
    • Keep the radial alignment tool attached and secured during this step.
  23. Slowly lower support plate bearing and tube jack. The full weight of the XRMB is now loaded onto the six lower wedges.

    Figure 36. Lowering XRMB with Radial Alignment Tool Attached

  24. Use the same method as described in Step 20 and install the 90° and 270° wedge to both ends of the XRMB coil.

    Figure 37. Installing Middle Wedges

  25. Use the same method in Step 20 to install the 45° and 315° wedges to both ends of the magnet.

    Figure 38. Installing Upper Wedges

  26. Remove the radial alignment tool. Replace the original screws in the magnet interface ring.
  27. Use the same method as in Step 20 to install the 0° wedge to the patient end of the XRMB coil.

Finalization

Procedure

  1. Restoring insertion tool kit:
    1. Move the cart out of the magnet room.
    2. While one person is holding the male insertion tube at the service end, the other person unthreads the female insertion tube from the assembly. It takes two people to return it to the shipping crate.
    3. Remove the safety pin from the pilot shaft of the male insertion tube, and the male insertion tube from the magnet.
    4. Disassemble the standoff from the male insertion tube, restore the pilot shaft to the tube, and return all components to the shipping crate.
    5. Remove the two mounting plates with the tube guide roller assembly from the XRMB and place them back to the shipping crate.
    6. Remove the tube support plate and studs from the magnet, and return them to the shipping crate.
  2. For XRMB electrical connection, refer to XRMB Cable Busbar Replacement.
    1. Place a new Nord-Lock washer over each stud.
      note:

      The busbar/gradient coil connection is very important. Always use new Nord-Lock washers. Each Nord-Lock washer should be correctly oriented–torque on the nut.

      Figure 39. Nord-Lock Washers

    2. Put two drops of Loctite 243 on the exposed thread of the stud. (Shake the Loctite bottle before using.)

      Do not get Loctite on the Nord-Lock washer. Hand-tighten the new stainless steel nut on the stud.

      Discard the old washers.

      Figure 40. Loctite on Stud

      3. Notice Image
      • danger
      • Death or serious injury!
      • make sure the torque wrench used is nonferrous.
      • Tool Kit 5534134 or 5537507 or other non-magnetic torque wrench should be used for the following step.
      Notice Image
      • notice
      • At a minimum, one person performing this procedure must have taken training course GEHC-TECH-AMOL-CT530-01-CURR.
      Notice Image
      • notice
      • Do not re-use Nord-Lock washers. If a nut must be replaced after the Loctite has set, remove the existing Loctite with a Scotch Brite pad and alcohol.
      Notice Image
      • notice
      • Torquing must be done within 10 minutes of applying the Loctite.
    3. Set the torque wrench to 25 ft-lbs or 33.9 Nm. Install 15 mm socket on the extension.
      note:

      Make sure that the arrow on the torque wrench is visible. If the arrow is not visible, the torque wrench will not “click” when the proper torque is reached.

      Figure 41. Arrow on Non-magnetic Torque Wrench

    4. Torque the nut in the direction of the arrow until the torque wrench reaches the break point.
      note:

      Proper torque to the nuts holding the busbar lugs is critical to the long-term stability of the gradient subsystem.

    5. Using a Sharpie pen, place a line from the base of the stud to the nut.

      Figure 42. Stud and Nut Marked to Show Torque Position

    6. Repeat this for all the stainless steel flanged nuts.
    7. Perform a second torque operation at each nut to confirm the proper torque of the nut. (Twice for each nut.)
    8. If the nut has moved more than one flat from the original position, you must re-torque for a third time.
    9. If re-torqueing is necessary, remark the torque position (line) on the nut and stud.
    10. Install the safety cover.

      • Inspect the flame-retardant material (white cloth) for tears or internal damage. Replace safety cover if liner is damaged. See FRU list for part number.

      • Confirm that the material extends just beyond the edge of the safety cover on all sides.

      • Inspect each M8x12 stainless steel screws and remove any old threadlocker residue with alcohol, as necessary.

      • Apply one drop of Loctite to the thread of each M8x12 stainless steel screw.

      • Tighten the two M8X12 mm stainless steel screws.

  3. If the barb fitting was cut out of the XRMB coolant hose connection:
    1. Verify that the hose has a straight or perpendicular cut.
    2. Push the hose onto the fitting.
  4. If the barb fitting remained in the manifold hose:
    1. Apply Teflon tape (two layers) to the one-inch male threads.
    2. When looking at the free end of the valve, rotate it six full, clockwise revolutions to start threading the barb fitting into the valve, and tighten firmly with wrenches to prevent leaks.
    3. Open the PVC valves at the coolant hose and XGD heat exchanger.
    4. Turn on the XGD heat exchanger, and start the gradient coil coolant circulation.

      1. Immediately examine the hose connection at the XRMB service end. If any water leakage is observed, stop the coolant circulation, and retighten fitting to the valve.

      2. If required, add more coolant fluid to the tank at XGD heat exchanger.

  5. Restore all passive shim trays to the XRMB coil in the correct order.

    • WARNING: Passive shim trays are highly ferrous. Heed all warnings in Safety section above.

    • Procedure for replacing shim trays can be found in the Magnet and Cryogens Subsystem Manual.

      • (For MR750) See Direction Number 5500099.

      • (For MR450) See Direction Number 2325852.

  6. Reinstall the RF body coil as described in RF Body Coil Replacement.

    Have the previously contacted, properly trained body coil tuning expert tune the RF body coil.

  7. Apply air seal along the ID on the XRMB endplate (service end only).

    Figure 43. Applying Air Seal to XRMB (Service End)

  8. Reinstall the end bells.
  9. Reinstall the patient support bridge. See Bridge and Longitudinal Drive Belt Replacement.
  10. Remove LOTO.

    • LOTO on the PGR PDU/gradient subsystem

    • LOTO on the RF amplifier and PEN cabinet (magnet room electronics)

    • LOTO for the heat exchanger cabinet (HEC)

    All LOTO procedures are found in the MR Service Safety Manual, PN 5452735.

  11. Perform the following calibrations.
  12. Perform a SaveINFO to capture the new calibration values