ProcedureX-ray TubeFunctional ChecksCheck
Clean the heat exchanger fan (annual PM)
If the heat exchanger's radiator is clogged with dust, the fan's air volume drops and cooling efficacy is reduced. Clean the heat exchanger fan and radiator on the gantry-mounted oil cooler at least once a year to prevent this.
Applies to
Activion16 (TSX-031A) X-ray tube unit / heat exchanger (CXB-400C tube system). Calendar-based preventive-maintenance functional check: clean the heat exchanger's radiator and fan on the gantry-mounted oil cooler. Cleaning interval per source is at least once a year. Source does not state any model- or revision-specific restriction for this section.
Steps
7 steps
Source
2D201-113EN*J §1.11.5 'Heat exchanger fan cleaning' (pp.109-110)
Tools & parts
| Item | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Oil cooler unit (heat exchanger: radiator + fan) | n/a in source | 1 |
| Oil cooler cover screws | n/a in source | 10 |
| Vacuum cleaner | n/a in source | 1 |
Full step-by-step for Clean the heat exchanger fan (annual PM)
All 7 steps are documented in the FSELIB Activion16 (TSX-031A) service manual — re-authored, web-first, with the real figures from the source.
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View all Activion16 (TSX-031A) guidesSource: 2D201-113EN*J §1.11.5 'Heat exchanger fan cleaning' (pp.109-110). Preview re-authored by FSELIB — the full procedure with figures and steps is in the paid service manual.