An MRI scanner, helium preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the MRI scanner, helium fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for MRI scanner, helium (and chiller system), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as MRI, magnetic resonance, MR scanner, MRI chiller.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
MRI scanner, helium preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check helium level and pressure, cold head status, chiller water temperature and room temperature and humidity | 10 min |
| Weekly | Check chiller operation, flow, filter and water level | 20 min |
| Monthly | Check RF coils and cables for damage; check the patient table and emergency stop | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Check compressor and cold head hours; check gradient cooling | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | OEM preventive maintenance: cryogen system, quench vent and image quality phantom test | 150 min |
| Annual | Annual QA scan and shim check; safety check of the magnet room (oxygen monitor and quench vent) | 300 min |
MRI scanner, helium maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one MRI scanner, helium needs about 103 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual QA scan and shim check; safety check of the magnet room (oxygen monitor and quench vent)” at 300 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 10 min | 60.8 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 45 min | 9.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 150 min | 5.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 300 min | 5.0 h |
What goes wrong on an MRI scanner, helium without preventive maintenance
- Helium level or pressure drop
- Chiller and cold head faults
- RF coil and cable damage
- Cooling water faults
What to watch between services
- Helium level and pressure
- Chiller flow and temperature
- Coil and cable condition
Safety and statutory notes for MRI scanner, helium maintenance
MRI rooms have a strong magnetic field that is always on. Never bring ferromagnetic objects in, and follow the quench and emergency procedures.
Where an MRI scanner, helium preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
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Run this MRI scanner, helium schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should an MRI scanner, helium be serviced?
In our schedule an MRI scanner, helium has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual QA scan and shim check; safety check of the magnet room (oxygen monitor and quench vent)”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in MRI scanner, helium preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check helium level and pressure, cold head status, chiller water temperature and room…”, “Check chiller operation, flow, filter and water level”, “Check RF coils and cables for damage; check the patient table and emergency stop”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does an MRI scanner, helium need per year?
About 103 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free MRI scanner, helium maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.