- SIGNA MR355 / SIGNA MR360
- Service Manual
- 5856356-3EN Revision 5.0
- Basic Service Documentation. Copyright General Electric Company.
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- Aug 29, 2019 1:54:12 AM
1.5T HD Knee Array Coil Maintenance/Replacement
MAINTENANCE
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| CAUTION | |
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The 1.5T HD Knee Array, baseplate and pads must be cleaned and stored using the following procedure:
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Wipe with a cloth that has been dampened in a solution of 10% bleach and 90% tap water, or 30% isopropyl alcohol and 70% tap water.
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Do not pour any cleaning solution directly on the coil!
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Let the coil housing and pads dry before use.
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Under no circumstances should the coil be placed into any type of sterilizer.
REPLACEMENT
Simple removals that are clearly obvious are not described here.
Unless otherwise noted, the steps for re-assembly are simply the reverse order of the steps described for disassembly.
External Cable Replacement
Tools Required
Philips Screwdriver
Replacement Time
10 to 15 minutes
Replacement Procedure
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Remove the 2 coil connector mounting screws as detailed in Figure 1.
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Remove the coil connector by grasping the coil connector housing and pulling away from the coil in the inferior direction. See Figure 2
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Using the FRU cable, reverse the above process for installation.


Mechanical Hardware Replacement
Tools Required
Philips Screwdriver
Replacement Time
20 to 30 minutes
Replacement Procedure
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Open the 1.5T HD Knee Array Baseplate FRU kit and find the FRU Replacement Instructions for GE 1.5T HD Knee Array Baseplate Kit, as illustrated in Figure 3.
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Follow the FRU Replacement Instructions while performing the baseplate replacement.

Latch Replacement
Tools Required
Locking Bail Insert Removal Tool [included in kit]
Replacement Time
20 to 30 minutes
Replacement Procedure
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Open the 1.5T HD Knee Array Baseplate FRU kit and find the FRU Replacement Instructions for GE 1.5T HD Knee Array Baseplate Kit, as illustrated in Figure 4.
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Follow the FRU Replacement Instructions while performing the baseplate replacement.

