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ADJUSTMENTS
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SERIES 5 SIDE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Instructions For Use
FLEX ARM TENSIONING
The Flex Arm is preset at the factory, however it may be necessary to re-adjust tension to the user’s needs. After adjusting
the spring tension, the delivery system head must be leveled (see head leveling).
TO INCREASE SPRING TENSION
1.
Remove the end cap at the front of the flex
arm and loosen the set screw in the knuckle
block which is located above and behind
the front knuckle adjustment screw using a
3/32” hex key (A).
2.
Remove the end cap at the rear of the flex
arm and increase the spring tension by
rotating the
adjustment screw in the rear
knuckle clockwise
with a 3/16” hex key
(B). Retighten the knuckle block set screw
(A). Replace the end caps.
TO DECREASE SPRING TENSION
1.
Remove the end cap at the front of the flex
arm and loosen the set screw in the knuckle
block which is located above and behind
the front knuckle adjustment screw using a
3/32” hex key (A).
2. Decrease the spring tension by rotating the
adjustment screw in the front knuckle
clockwise
with a 3/16” hex key. Retighten
the stop block set screw. Replace the end
cap (A).
WARNING:
Do not attempt to decrease spring tension by rotating the
adjustment screw in the
rear knuckle
counterclockwise
. This might thread the screw out of the control rod causing the
delivery system to drop suddenly, damaging the equipment and the operator.
A
B
REAR KNUCKLE
FRONT KNUCKLE
FRONT KNUCKLE
A
B
REAR KNUCKLE
FRONT KNUCKLE
REAR KNUCKLE