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    ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

    Each system is tested and report is generated to record the status of the system
    components
    System is dismantled and disinfected
    Subassemblies are dismantled and disinfected
    Corroded fasteners are replaced
    System structural components are sanded with nicks, old labels, and dents
    removed
    Components are prepped and a primer coat is applied
    Two coats of high quality polyurethane paint are applied. The paint is cured for
    24 hours
    A new rubber bumper, and chrome trim is applied
    Components (switches, connectors, breakers, and fuses) are tested and
    replaced as necessary
    The imaging system is reassembled, adjusted, calibrated and burned in for 24
    hours
    The x-ray system is calibrated and the dose rate is set
    The c-arms and monitor cart power supplies are checked and adjusted to OEM
    specifications
    The vertical column is checked, regreased, limit switches adjusted
    Collimator: brushes checked and replaced as necessary. The bearings are
    lubricated or replaced, and shutters are adjusted
    C-arm bearings (cradle, flip flop, & horizontal slide) are lubricated and adjusted to
    mate properly with the c-arm rail.
    L-arm rotation bearings are adjusted and replaced as necessary
    ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

    New labels are applied as necessary


    New batteries are installed and tested
    Battery charger voltage is adjusted to specifications
    The steering systems is adjusted and aligned. The steering wheel is replaced on
    an “as needed” basis.
    The c-arm rail is polished or rechromed, as necessary
    Footswitch is rebuilt and readjusted
    The x-ray tube is checked for excessive bearing noise and tungsten build upon
    the outlet port if necessary, the tube is replaced and the x-ray system is
    recalibrated
    The x-ray beam is aligned
    The video camera system is focused and adjusted to the highest achievable
    resolution
    The image intensifier is checked for artifacts and will be replaced as necessary
    The image intensifier mode sizes are checked and adjusted, as necessary
    The video monitor geometry is set up and adjusted
    Locks, handles, and brakes are adjusted or replaced
    New high voltage cable hangers are installed
    Each reassembled system is tested and all functions checked
    Each system is burned in for 24 hours
    The high voltage cables are cleaned, and new grease applied
    C-arm and cart wheels and casters are checked cleaned, and replaced as
    necessary.

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