Specifications

Manufacturers of Eureka Collimators and Cables
INSTALLATION ADVISORY
TO: INSTALLERS, SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND USERS OF X-RAY SYSTEMS
COLLIMATOR MOUNTING INFORMATION
In order to ensure a safe and secure mounting of this collimator to the x-ray tube housing, the
following installation guidelines must be followed:
1. Two different length screws are provided in the cloth bag containing the spacers.
Determine the correct length of screw to use, taking into account the collimator
spacing requirements and/or peculiarities of the tube housing port boss.
2. Clean the screws and housing port boss with alcohol and, if necessary, remove any
debris which may be present in the tube housing mounting holes.
3. Securely fasten the upper mounting ring and spacers to the mounting surface
located on the tube housing port. As a precaution, a medium strength thread locking
compound such as Loctite #242, should be applied to the screws before fastening
the collimator mounting ring to the tube housing. The screws provided have a Nylok
patch, as vibration resistant mounting screws are strongly recommended.
Verify that the collimator mounting screws engage the housing by at least five (5)
threads when used with the any required collimator spacer plate(s).
4. In order to fasten the Collimator to the Tube Housing, it is necessary that the four (4)
collimator detent ball plungers (located on the top of the collimator) are aligned with
the detent holes located on the collimator tube mounting plate (i.e. collimator is
mounted in either the 0, -90, or +90 degree swivel position).
NOTE: It is much easier to mount the collimator when the tube is inverted (upside-
down) or if the collimator is placed on the table top and the tube is lowered onto it.
5. Carefully support the collimator in place and attach the clamping ring. The hinge of
the clamping ring must line up with the pin in the lower mounting ring. Securely
fasten the #6-32 socket head cap screw locking the collar halves in place. Use only
the provided Collar Locking Screw (26-00752), do not replace with other
hardware. In addition install two (2) Collar Locks (70-10038), which provides a
fail-safe for the Collar/Screw Assembly.
6. After mounting the collimator and/or performing any service to it or the tube housing,
inspect the fit of the collimator and the tube housing. Grasp and attempt to move
the collimator and then the tube housing assembly while inspecting for loose joints
or gaps between the tube/collimator assembly, as well as other tube mounting
areas. If a problem is found, consult factory personnel.
7. It is strongly recommended that a periodic inspection (at least every 12 months)
should be made to ensure mounting integrity.
WARNING
Failure to adhere to the above guidelines may result in loosening, damaged screws or mount
failure which could result in heavy components falling during use. Incidents of loose system
components should be reported immediately to x-ray service personnel for repair.
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