ProcedureGantry — Covers & accessClean

Clean the FRP covers and remove the wedge/slit optical system

Wipe down the gantry's FRP covers and Mylar ring, then — as a separate job that happens to share the same page in source — remove the wedge/slit optical system as a complete assembly with its base.

Applies to
Aquilion 16 (TSX-101A) — Gantry Mechanism volume, source 2D201-061, sections 8.7 (Cover Cleaning Method) and 8.8.1 (Wedge/slit section removal)
Personnel
1 technician · Basic for the cover cleaning (wipe with a damp cloth); Intermediate for the wedge/slit optics removal — isolating power at NFB2, engaging the rotation lock pin, and disconnecting four sensor/motor connectors near a motor that runs hot (skill assessment derived from procedure content — not an OEM-stated skill level)
Steps
7 steps
Source
2D201-061E*H p.115

Tools & parts

ItemPart numberQty
Clothn/a in source1
Mild detergent or warm watern/a in source—
Rotation lock pinn/a in source1
Hand tools (screwdriver, wrench — size not specified)n/a in source1 set

Safety

CAUTION

Hazard: Touching the motor while removing the wedge/slit optical system

Consequence: The motor is hot and can cause burn injury

Avoidance: Do not touch the motor when working on the wedge/slit section

Full step-by-step for Clean the FRP covers and remove the wedge/slit optical system

All 7 steps are documented in the FSELIB Aquilion 16 (TSX-101A) service manual — re-authored, web-first, with the real figures from the source.

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Related Gantry — Covers & access guides

Adjust the operating panel acrylic cover clearance4 stepsOpen and close the gantry front cover10 stepsRemove and remount the base and under covers13 stepsRemove and mount the dome cover5 stepsRemove and mount the Mylar sheet (ring)5 stepsRemove and remount the side cover4 steps
View all Aquilion 16 (TSX-101A) guides

Source: 2D201-061E*H p.115. Preview re-authored by FSELIB — the full procedure with figures and steps is in the paid service manual.