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To adjust the probe holder’s force, follow these steps:
NOTE:
Do not perform this operation on scanning surface.
1.
Ensure the probe holder is in the upright latched position
(Fig. 42)
.
2.
Lift probe holder slightly and press the latch button
(Fig. 46)
to release the
probe holder the full 45° degrees
.
3.
Insert the short arm of a 3 mm hex wrench into the 3 mm slot
(Fig. 47)
.
4.
Place the 2 mm hex wrench into the force adjustment screw
(Fig. 48)
.
5.
Lightly press the long arm of the 3 mm hex wrench down. Using the 2 mm
hex wrench, loosen the force adjustment screw but do not remove it
(Fig. 49)
.
6.
Gently apply pressure on
the long leg of the 3 mm
hex wrench until the force
adjustment marker lines
up with the desired spring
tension. While keeping the
markers in line, tighten the
force adjustment screw
(Fig. 50)
.
Fig. 46
- Lift slightly and press Latch
Fig. 47
- Unlatched position
Fig. 48
- Insert hex wrenches
Fig. 49
- Press 3 mm hex wrench down
Heavy
Medium
Light
Force Adj. Marker
Heavy
Medium
Light
Force Adj. Marker
Fig. 50
- Choose desired tension
