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Replacing the cradle flipper assembly
Replaces the cradle flipper assembly in a dockable patient table.
Removing the cradle flipper assembly
Removes the cradle flipper assembly from the dockable patient table.

Replacements
- Operator Workspace
- ISC (Integrated System Cabinet)
- ICC (Integrated Cooling Cabinet)
- Magnet Enclosure and Outer Electronics
- Coil Replacement
- Patient Table
  - Removing and installing the dockable table covers
    Provides removal and installation instructions for all dockable patient table covers.
  - Replacing a dockable table armboard
    Removes the left- or right-hand armboard from the dockable table and installs a replacement armboard.
  - Replacing the patient table braking system components
    Replaces braking system components for the dockable patient table.
  - Replacing a dockable table cable assembly
    Removes the P1/PE or P2/P4 cable assembly from the dockable patient table and installs a replacement cable assembly.
  - Replacing a table caster
    Removes one of the caster assemblies from the table base and installs a replacement caster.
  - Replacing the cradle flipper assembly
    Replaces the cradle flipper assembly in a dockable patient table.
    - Removing the bellows
      Detaches bellows cover from the side covers of the dockable patient table.
    - Removing the right-hand table side cover
      Removes the right-hand cover from the dockable table.
    - Removing the left-hand table side cover
      Removes the left-hand cover from the dockable table.
    - Removing the right-hand base side cover
      Removes the right-hand cover from the dockable table base.
    - Removing the left-hand base side cover
      Removes the left-hand cover from the dockable table base.
    - Removing the oil catch pan
      Removes the oil catch pan from the dockable patient table.
    - Removing the cradle flipper assembly
      Removes the cradle flipper assembly from the dockable patient table.
    - Installing the cradle flipper assembly
      Installs the replacement cradle flipper assembly in the dockable patient table.
    - Removing the cradle flipper cable
      Removes the cradle flipper assembly cable from the dockable patient table.
    - Installing the cradle flipper cable
      Installs the replacement cradle flipper assembly cable on the dockable patient table.
    - Adjusting the flipper assembly
      Adjusts the flipper assembly height and table position.
    - Adjusting the cradle home table down interlock
      Adjusts the cradle home table down interlock link or cable so the interlock allows or prevents table down movement within tolerance.
    - Installing the oil catch pan
      Installs the oil catch pan onto the dockable patient table.
    - Installing the left-hand base side cover
      Installs the left-hand cover onto the dockable table base.
    - Installing the right-hand base side cover
      Installs the right-hand cover onto the dockable table base.
    - Installing the left-hand table side cover
      Installs the left-hand cover onto the dockable table.
    - Installing the right-hand table side cover
      Installs the right-hand cover onto the dockable table.
    - Installing the detached bellows
      Installs detached bellows cover to the side covers of the dockable patient table.
  - Replacing the dockable table cradle
    Replaces the bottom half of the dockable table cradle.
  - Replacing a dockable table cradle side wheel
    Removes a side wheel from the dockable table patient cradle and installs a replacement wheel.
  - Replacing a dockable table cradle vertical wheel
    Removes a vertically-oriented wheel from the dockable table patient cradle and installs a replacement wheel.
  - Replacing the table dock cables
    Replaces the dock cables for the dockable patient table.
  - Replacing table dock components
    Procedures for replacing field replaceable units contained within the table dock.
  - Replacing the dockable table dummy load
    Removes the dummy load from the dockable table and installs a replacement dummy load.
  - Replacing the egress switch and springs
    Removal and installation instructions for replacing the egress switch and springs.
  - Replacing table electrical docking mechanism components
    Removes table components related to electrical docking and installs replacement components.
  - Replacing the dockable table ElectroMagnetic (EM) clutch and belt
    Removes the ElectroMagnetic (EM) clutch and belt from the dockable table motor and EM clutch assembly, and installs a replacement clutch and belt.
  - Replacing the handle hinge
    Removes the handle hinge from the dockable table and installs a replacement hinge.
  - Replacing the hydraulic cylinder
    Removes the hydraulic cylinder from a dockable patient table and installs a replacement hydraulic cylinder.
  - Replacing the hydraulic filter
    Removal and installation instructions for replacing the hydraulic filter in the dockable patient table.
  - Replacing the hydraulic rotary pump
    Replaces the hydraulic rotary pump of the dockable patient table.
  - Checking and filling hydraulic fluid
    Checks and adjusts the hydraulic fluid level for the dockable patient table.
  - Replacing the dockable table motor
    Removes the longitudinal movement motor from the dockable table and installs a replacement motor.
  - Replacing the dockable table motor coupler
    Removes the rigibelt drive to motor coupler from the dockable table and installs a replacement coupler.
  - Replacing the dockable table Physiological Acquisition Controller (PAC)
    Replaces the Physiological Acquisition Controller (PAC) on the dockable table.
  - Replacing the dockable table Posterior Array (PA) coil
    Removes the Posterior Array (PA) coil from the dockable table cradle and installs a replacement coil.
  - Replacing the primary latch assembly
    Removes the primary latch assembly from the dockable table and installs a replacement primary latch assembly.
  - Replacing the reciprocating pump assembly
    Removes the reciprocating pump assembly from the dockable patient table and installs a replacement reciprocating pump assembly.
  - Replacing the respiratory connector or patient alert connector
    Provides instructions for replacing the respiratory connector or patient alert connector.
  - Replacing the dockable table rigibelt drive (actuator)
    Removes the rigibelt drive from the dockable table and installs a replacement drive.
  - Replacing the secondary latch actuating cable
  - Replacing the strain relief
    Removes the strain relief from the patient table handle-end cover and installs a replacement strain relief.
  - Replacing the dockable table string encoder
    Removes the string encoder from the dockable table and installs a replacement encoder assembly.
  - Replacing a dockable table touch-and-go assembly or side bumper
    Provides instructions for replacing a touch-and-go assembly or a side bumper on the dockable table.
  - Replacing table undock mechanism components
    Removes the undock link and lever from the table base and installs replacement components.
- MDP
- Pen Panel

SIGNA™ Hero 3.0T Service Methods
5852800-8EN Revision 1.0
Object ID: 00000018WIA30FB9E40GYZ
Topic ID: id_2020309 Version: 2.4
Date: Apr 23, 2020 8:52:34 PM

Removing the cradle flipper assembly

Prerequisites


Personnel requirements
Required persons	Preliminary requirements	Procedure	Finalization
1	-	10 minutes	-


Tools and test equipment
Item	Quantity	Part number	Manufacturer
Nonmagnetic Titanium Service Tool Kit, Large Set	1	5112581	-

Procedure

Note: Pressing the actuating button engages the secondary cradle latch cable and causes the pin stop to move down flush with the table top surface, allowing the cradle to slide forward.
Manually move the cradle forward to expose the flipper switch.
Remove the four screws with washers securing the flipper assembly.
Figure 1. Flipper tabletop hardware
1 Flipper assembly
2 Washer
3 Screw
On the underside of the table, remove the screw holding the cable to the flipper assembly.

Figure 2. Flipper housing cable

1 Flipper cable screw
2 Flipper cable spacer
Slide the ball end of the cable up to the screw hole, and pull the end of the cable out of the flipper assembly. Retain the cable spacer.
Remove the flipper assembly from the top of the table.