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DIRECTION 5472001-1EN, REVISION 6OPTIMA CT680 SERIES AND OPTIMA CT670 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Page 138 Section 3.0 - Shim Installation
Section 3.0 Shim Installation
3.1 Time and Personnel
3.2 Tools and Test Equipment
• Standard FE Tool Kit
•Shim Kit
NOTICE Understand and Follow All General Table Safety Procedures.
3.3 Preparation
Check head holder for a tight fit. If the head holder fit is loose, follow this procedure and shim for.
• Axial head holder
• Foot extender
• Phantom holder
Introduction:
• Some Axial Head Holders have a large free-play in the horizontal direction which could
potentially lead to motion and therefore image artifacts.
• Installation of the 2327335 rubber shim kit can minimize this motion.
Figure 3-3 Axial Head Holder
Notes before Selecting Shim Thickness:
• While selecting the best shim size, do not attach the rubber shim yet using the adhesive on the
back. It is best to use a piece of tape to hold on the shim in order to see if the size is correct.
• Selecting a shim size that is too thick may result in:
- Difficulty latching the head holder properly. The head holder must latch so that a patient
is not injured.
Required Persons Preliminary
Reqs
Procedure Finalization
1 (FE or mechanical supplier) 10 min. 15 minutes labor on-site 5 min.
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