Exchanging Line Sources - Philips CARDIOMD Service Manual

Repair Procedures

12.5.3.8 Exchanging Line Sources

The line sources of the AC option must be replaced approximately every two years.
CAUTION
RADIOACTIVE
MATERIAL
Removing the Line Source Housing
Before the line source housing can be removed from inside the line source compartment, you must
dismount the transmission scanner from the detector, detach the line source compartment from the
AC option bracket and remove the covers of the line source compartment. Proceed as follows:
Procedure
1. Remove the transmission scanner from the
detector.
See section 12.5.1.1, page 12-29 for
instructions.
2. Detach the line source compartment from
the AC option bracket.
See section 12.5.1.2, page 12-33 for
instructions.
3. Remove the covers from the line source
compartment.
See section 12.5.3.1, page 12-38 for
instructions.
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WARNING
When exchanging line sources, do not open the line source housing to remove
the line source. The entire line source housing must be returned to the
manufacturer for exchange of the source.
Details
1MAN0158-H11 04-2005 CSIP Level 1