Arm Set-up Manual
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101-9110 Rev E
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Replace KP bearings (or bushings) if needed.
Consult Equipois for instructions on replace-
ment.
Leveling knobs or handles:
•
Make sure all knobs (Pre-Set) or adjustment
handles (Dynamic) are present and securely
fastened.
•
For Pre-Set mount, check that each striker
plate (stop plate for each screw) is in place.
Striker plates can be found on the inside sur-
face of each block. Replace as needed.
•
Check that adjustment handles have clearance
to turn freely. If not, it may be necessary to re-
set their location. Allow for approximately
0.132 inches from surface to handle minimum.
Quarterly or Semi-
Annual
Pre-Set 2-Axis:
•
Pre-Set Knob Kit P/N 500-
4262*
Dynamic 2-Axis:
•
Adjustment Handle Kit P/N
500-4162*
S1 Ring Gimbals
Customer Maintenance Items
Frequency
Parts or Maintenance
Required
Overall S1 Ring Gimbal:
•
Clean using clean dry compressed air after
each use if possible, especially near exposed
bearings on dynamic and pre-set mounts
•
DO NOT use alcohol, WD-40 or other chemical
based solvents to clean any components or
parts
Monthly
Outer race of ring gimbal:
•
Check to make sure that bearings rotate freely
•
Check to make sure that outer ring halves are
properly seated and retaining screws are se-
cure.
•
Quick Release Gimbal ONLY:
o
Locking side should have no play (snug fit)
o
Latch should shut completely. If latch does
not seat, it is possible to adjust catch plate
position.
Quarterly or
Semi-Annual
Inner race of ring gimbal:
•
Check to make sure that inner ring halves are
properly seated and retaining screws are se-
cure.
•
Check to make sure that tool mounting set
screws are each making contact and firmly
seated against tool surface.
•
Set screws should be just flush with outside of
gimbal surface after being tightened. If set
Quarterly or
Semi-Annual
•
Kit, Retaining Screw, Inner
Race, S1 P/N 400-3576*
•
Kit, Set screws, Assorted
Lengths P/N 400-3575-01*
