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Chapter 7 - Gantry
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7.5 PET Gantry Replacement Procedures
For repair procedures for the Advance PET gantry components:
Refer to the
Advance PET
Imaging Repair Procedures, Direction 2100323.
7.5.1 PET Gantry Drive Mechanism Replacement (P/N 2290248)
The PET Gantry drive mechanism is shown in
Figure 7-3:
PET Gantry Drive Mechanism
Note:
The sub-assemblies of the drive mechanism are shown in
and
.
To replace the PET gantry drive mechanism:
1.) Disassemble the old drive mechanism by loosening the 4x M6 screws on the gantry back
beam, and removing the back and front bearing bases (
).
Figure 7-4:
Driving Mechanism – Internal Assembly
Tracking trapezoidal
Shaft for Electric Drill
screw drives PET Gantry
to and from service
position.
Nut Bearing Housing
Retaining
Ring
Nut Rotation Stopper