1 - INTRODUCTION

This section introduces the OEC FlexiView 8800 Mobile C-Arm service manual. It covers the following topics:

PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................. 1-2

RELATED PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................................... 1-2
SCOPE ................................................................................................................................... 1-3
INTENDED AUDIENCE ......................................................................................................... 1-3
ORGANIZATION .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Sections ...................................................................................................................... 1-3
Hypertext links ........................................................................................................... 1-4
Danger Notices ........................................................................................................... 1-4
Warnings ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Cautions ...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Notes ........................................................................................................................... 1-6
SAFETY SUMMARY .............................................................................................................. 1-6
Liquids ........................................................................................................................ 1-6
Electrical Shock ......................................................................................................... 1-7
Explosion .................................................................................................................. 1-10
X-Ray Radiation ........................................................................................................ 1-12
Mechanical Motion ................................................................................................... 1-12
Safety Interlock......................................................................................................... 1-13
WARNING Labels ..................................................................................................... 1-13
Symbols .................................................................................................................... 1-14
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 1-17
CERTIFIED COMPONENTS ............................................................................................... 1-19
MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY .......................................................................................... 1-19

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PURPOSE
This electronic document provides resource data and detailed instructions to help a qualified service technician
isolate failures and perform repairs on the OEC FlexiView 8800 Mobile C-Arm. It provides sufficient detail to enable
fault isolation to the modular (printed circuit board) level.

RELATED PUBLICATIONS
This service manual references other documents provided with the C-Arm. A complete set of C-Arm documentation
includes the following:

• Operator’s Guide and applicable supplements for optional equipment

• Installation Report and Checklist

• Periodic Maintenance Form

• Periodic Maintenance Procedure

• Illustrated Parts Breakdown

• This Service Manual

• Schematics

• Functional Block Diagrams (Available only on CD, and only with OEC-provided Training Course)

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SCOPE
This document describes C-Arms manufactured according to original design specifications. Future versions of the
manual will document changes to hardware and software as they occur.

INTENDED AUDIENCE
Reading this manual does not qualify an untrained person to service the C-Arm. This publication assumes the
reader is a skilled and fully qualified electronics technician who has experience servicing X-ray imaging systems.
Factory trained service personnel will benefit the most from this material.

ORGANIZATION
This publication contains multiple sections complete with hypertext links. Please pay particular attention to the
danger, warning, and caution notices that appear throughout the document.

Sections
Individual sections provide most of the technical details in this publication. Each section discusses a specific
concept that is vital to a complete understanding of C-Arm operation and maintenance. It is to your advantage to
read and understand this entire document.

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Hypertext links
It is much easier to find information in an electronic document than in a large paper manual. Hypertext links make
this possible Blue text identifies each hypertext link. As you move the mouse pointer over a link, notice that the
mouse pointer changes from an arrow to a pointing finger when the pointer reaches the link’s “hot spot”. Click the
left mouse button over the hot spot to view the referenced material. To return to the referring screen, click on the
button at the top of the screen.

To go to the first page of a section, click the button; to go to the end of the section, click . Click the Manual Contents
button at the bottom of any screen to go to the Table of Contents for the entire manual. To go to the welcome screen
that lists all publications on this CD, click the CD Contents button.

Click the binoculars button in the toolbar to search the current section for specific information. A dialog box appears
in which you specify the information you want to find. The search engine begins at the current screen and searches
for the information until it reaches the end of the section.

For complete information on how to use the Adobe Acrobat Reader ®, click Help in the menu bar at the top of the
page.

Danger Notices
Danger Notices advise of hazardous conditions that, if ignored, WILL result in death, personal injury, or
equipment damage. Danger notices have the following format:

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DANGER

Touching your finger to a CRT anode with power applied will result in potentially fatal electric shock.

Warnings
Warnings advise of hazardous conditions that, if ignored, MAY result in death, personal injury, and equipment
damage. Warnings have the following format:

WARNING

To avoid death, personal injury, or equipment damage, read and comply with all warnings in this
manual.

Cautions
Cautions advise of hazards that, if ignored, MAY lead to equipment damage.

Cautions have the following format:

CAUTION

To avoid equipment damage, be aware of all hazards associated with the system.

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Notes
Notes supply important information not related to hazards. Notes have the following format:

Note: Refer to Section 9 for a complete listing of tools you will need to service the equipment.

SAFETY SUMMARY
Do not attempt to service or maintain any Workstation or C-Arm before reading the following safety
messages.

Liquids
WARNING

Always unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet and use a dry or lightly dampened cloth to clean
the system. Do not allow any liquids to leak into the equipment where they can cause electric shock,
fires, and short circuits. If such leakage does occur, ensure that all internal circuitry is completely dry
before attempting to operate the equipment.

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WARNING

Never store or operate the system in the presence of conductive fluids like water or saline solution
unless the system is adequately protected by an approved bagging or draping system. Conductive
fluids can leak into unprotected areas, causing electric shock, fires, and short circuits.

Electrical Shock
WARNING

This equipment contains high power electrical components and must be serviced only by personnel
familiar with its circuitry, operation, and dangerous components. You can be fatally shocked by a CRT,
or battery current EVEN WHEN THE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED

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Dangerous voltages are present in the following areas:

· Tiny Tube Head - 110,000 Volts

· Image Intensifier assembly - 25,000 to 30,000 Volts

· Line Voltage - 120 VAC or 230 VAC

· Batteries and CRC module- 225 to 230 VDC nominal

· Workstation Monitors - 15,000 Volts

If the equipment must be serviced with the covers removed, observe the following precautions:

DANGER

Disconnect both AC and battery power before discharging static charges in electrolytic capacitors, or
on C-arm cables. Failure to heed this message WILL result in death, personal injury, or severe
equipment damage.

WARNING

Get someone to watch while you work near high voltages. That person must remain clear of all
circuitry and be prepared to turn off the system and render aid in an emergency.

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WARNING

Large capacity electrolytic capacitors on Tiny Tube Tube, and CRTs can retain a dangerous static
charge for long periods after power is removed from the system. DO not touch these components
unless the system is powered down and you have discharged them completely.

WARNING

To prevent skin burns from hot components on the Tiny Tube Head and equipment damage from
arcing, discharge C-arm cables, electrolytic capacitors, and CRTs through an adequate current-
limiting resistance.

WARNING

Allow adequate time for static charges to dissipate before touching circuit components. Discharge C –
arm cables and system CRTs for at least five minutes.

WARNING

The C-Arm battery pack can deliver high currents at high voltage. Electric shock from batteries can
cause death or personal injury, including severe burns. Use extreme caution when working on circuits
energized by or located near the batteries. Batteries are dangerous at all times and cannot be quickly
discharged like CRTs and capacitors. Setting the battery pack circuit breaker to OFF removes battery
current from other C-Arm circuitry, but DOES NOT render the batteries harmless.

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CAUTION

Never operate the system unless all green/yellow potential equalization conductors and related
components are fastened in place. Dangerous electrical shock and improper equipment operation can
other wise result.

CAUTION

Remove all metal rings and watchbands before working on system circuitry. Skin burns can result
when metal jewelry short circuits system electrical currents.

CAUTION

Do not ship system batteries with exposed terminals. Use factory-supplied shipping containers that
cover the terminals with insulating material and are strong enough to contain the weight of the
batteries during rough handling.

Explosion
DANGER

Never operate the system in the presence of flammable anesthetics or other flammable or explosive
liquids, vapors, or gases. Arcs that occur during normal operation of switches and other components
WILL ignite liquids, vapors, or gases, causing fire and explosion.

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If flammable or explosive substances are present before the system is turned on:

1. DO NOT plug the system in.

2. If the system is already plugged in, DO NOT unplug it.

3. DO NOT operate light switches or other electrical equipment.

4. Evacuate all personnel immediately.

5. Ventilate the room to clear the air of all flammable vapor or gas.

6. Identify and remove the source of the flammable liquid, vapor, or gas.

If you detect flammable or explosive substances after the system is on:

1. DO NOT touch any system controls or switches.

2. DO NOT unplug the system.

3. DO NOT operate light switches or other electrical equipment.

4. Evacuate all personnel immediately.

5. Ventilate the room to clear the air of all flammable vapor or gas.

6. Identify and remove the source of the flammable liquid, vapor, or gas.

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X-Ray radiation
CAUTION

The X-ray tube produces potentially dangerous ionizing X-Ray radiation when it is energized. Never
operate the system carelessly or without X-ray shielding in place. Use lead aprons, eye protection,
thyroid protection, and similar devices to protect yourself and others.

Mechanical Motion
CAUTION

To avoid collisions with people and equipment, pay careful attention when moving the motorized C-
Arm vertical column.

CAUTION

Use extreme care when operating motorized C-Arm features with the equipment covers removed.
Fingers, hair, jewelry, and clothing can get caught in moving parts.

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Safety Interlock
WARNING

Never bypass, Jumper, or otherwise disable any system safety feature.

WARNING LABELS
Please heed the following warning labels, which are attached to several system components:

Note: Even though this manual is supplied only in English, a foreign language equivalent of the
following labelsmay appear on your system.

WARNING

THIS X-RAY UNIT MAY BE DANGEROUS

TO PATIENT AND OPERTAOR UNLESS
SAFE EXPOSURE FACTORS AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE OBSERVED

X-ray Safety Warning Label

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 WARNING

UNIT CONTAINS INTERNAL EXPOSED

ELECTRICALLY HAZARDOUS PARTS.
DISCONNECT POWER AND
BATTERIES BEFORE SERVICING

Electrical Safety Warning Label

Symbols
Be familiar with the following symbols, which appear on system equipment and schematics. Make sure you
understand these symbols so you can safely maintain and operate the system:

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This symbol identifies areas where high voltages above 1500 VAC or 1500 VDC may be present. Use appropriate
safety precautions.

Dangerous Voltage

This symbol identifies the system’s protective earth ground terminal, which is the grounding prong on the AC power
plug. This connection must be in place at all times for safe system operation.

Protective Earth Ground

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The following symbol identifies an earth ground connection that is necessary to maintain circuit functionality.

Earth Ground Connection

The following X-Ray Source symbol appears on system controls that produce ionizing X-Ray radiation, and
on system indicators that activate when the system generates X-rays. Use appropriate precautions and use
protective equipment when using the controls, and at all times when X-rays are present.

X-RaySource

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This symbol identifies system terminals which, when connected together, are at the same potential (not
necessarily earth ground). Green/yellow wires normally connect potential equalization terminals together.

Potential Equalization Terminal

UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS
WARNING

Never perform unauthorized modifications to the C-Arm. Doing so could result in death, personal
injury, and equipment damage.

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 NOTE: All GE Medical imaging Systems comply with International Electrotechnical Commission
safety standard IEC 601-1. Do not connect any external device to the system that does not meet
the requirements of IEC 601-1 or other IEC or ISO safety standards. Only devices provided by or
approved by GE Medical Systems, should be connected to the system.

When properly assembled with a compatible beam limiting device, GE Medical imaging systems comply with the
Federal Performance Standards for Diagnostic X-Ray Systems (21 CFR 1020.30-32), provided no components
or parts are re-moved from the equipment and no unauthorized adjustments are present in the beam limiting
device or tube housing assembly.

• Never operate the system with any part of the housing or beam limiting device removed.

• Never adjust any part of the beam limiting device unless you are directed to do so by the manufacturer.

• Install all mechanical hardware (i.e., screws, nuts, bolts, etc.) that you removed during equipment
maintenance or repair.

• Install all EMI-RFI shielding components you removed during equipment maintenance or repair. Replace
any damaged shielding gasket to ensure that the system continues to comply with EMI-RFI regulations.

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CERTIFIED COMPONENTS
The operating condition of certain C-Arm components is critical to safety and proper equipment function. When
you work on or replace any of these components, you must certify in writing that you have correctly installed,
repaired, or replaced the component in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Complete FDA Form
2579, and file it with the FDA and any local regulatory agency. For original installations, submit the Assembler copy
of FDA Form 2579 to GE Medical Systems. For service calls, retain the Assembler copy with your service records.

The following are certified system components.

• Beam limiting device

• Image intensifier assembly

• Spot film device (cassette holder - optional)

• Tiny Tube Head assembly

MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY
The OEC FlexiView 8800 Mobile C-Arm uses precision components and equipment assembly techniques that
meet stringent regulatory requirements. Component-level repairs that maintain compliance with these requirements
are sometimes not possible in the field. The C-Arm is therefore designed to be field serviceable at the modular
(printed circuit board) level. This service manual makes every effort to provide enough information for the
experienced technician to troubleshoot to the modular level and perform most system repairs in the field

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