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REPLACING MAJOR COMPONENTS
Use the procedures described in the following paragraphs to replace defective
parts. Reverse these procedures to reassemble the components.
a. Replace x-ray Tops. Refer to figure 1-2 for an illustration of the major
components. To replace the x-ray tops, perform the following steps:
(1)
Depress the release plungers of the two locking posts.
(2)
Lift off the x-ray tops.
(3)
Reverse the steps to replace the tops. Slide the tops into the holes.
b. Replace the Head Section. To replace the head section (figure 1-13),
perform the following steps:
(1) Refer to figure 1-5. Loosen the knob assembly (part 1) on the underside
of the back section to release the head extension rods.
(2)
Withdraw the head section from the mount holes.
(3)
Reinstall in the reverse order.
c. Replace the Leg Section. To replace the leg section, perform the following
procedures.
(1)
Raise the leg section to the horizontal lock position.
(2) Refer to figure 1-6. Remove the release pin (part 1) and release handle
(part 4) which secures the end of the leg index rod.
(3) Refer to figure 1-6. Support the leg assembly while withdrawing the
pivot pin (part 17) that secures the leg yoke to the seat section of the table.
(4)
Lift off the leg section.
(5)
Reinstall in the reverse order.
d. Replace the Back Section. To replace the back section, perform the
following procedures:
(1)
Raise the back section to the full upright position.
(2) Remove the two back link release pins which are inserted in each pivot
of the back link assemblies (figure 1-5, part 5).
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