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6.4 Install X/Y Transition
Bracket and Y‑Axis Drag Chain
1. Use a 4mm hex key to remove the back two
(2) M6×12mm BHCS from the right gantry
endplate.
2. Position the bracket and Y-Axis drag chain
combo alongside the Y-Right rail.
See
Fig. 6-5
.
a. Align the bracket with the two M6 screw
holes.
b. Short arm of the bracket rests on top of
the gantry.
Figure 6-5
6.5 Secure Tails of the X‑ and
Y‑Axis Drag Chains
1. Position the tail of the X-Axis drag chain over
the two M3 screw holes at the top of the
X/Y transition bracket.
See
Fig. 6-6
.
2. Use a 2mm hex key and two (2) M3×6mm
BHCS to secure the tail of the X-Axis drag
chain to the bracket. Fully tighten.
Figure 6-6
3. Position the tail of the Y-Axis drag chain over
the two M3 screw holes on the Y-Right drag
chain support panel.
See
Fig. 6-6
.
4. Use a 2mm hex key and two (2) M3×6mm
BHCS to secure the tail of the Y-Axis drag
chain to the support panel. Fully tighten.
c. Body of the drag chain extends forward
from the bracket, then curls down and
back.
3. Use a 4mm hex key and two (2) M6×12mm
BHCS to secure the bracket to the gantry.
Fully tighten.
