14: Plate Dispenser
3.
The ‘Floating Platform’ is supported by an equal amount of tension springs on each
corner. The number of springs equates to the size of plate being used.
Use the chart below as a starting point; add or remove springs accordingly
(in groups of four, one each corner),
until the top plate is at the required serving level)
The Springs are held in place using a hook & eye arrangement top & bottom.
They can be easily attached or detached by just hooking or unhooking theend
in to or out of the corresponding hole on the Floating support Arm.
There must be an equal amount of springs on all four
corners. The four corner springs should not be removed.
When removing springs, start from the centre outwards.
When adding springs work from the corners inwards.
Keep the spring numbers symmetrical whenever possible.
Plate Diameter
8” (203mm)
9” (229mm)
10” (254mm)
11” (279mm)
12” (305mm
Number of springs on
each corner
2
3
4
5
6
Total number of springs
8
12
16
20
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Below shows the Plate lift set up for the weight of 9” Plates. Only the 3 outer springs are
attached to each corner of the Floating Platform. The 3 inner springs on the left, are
shown in their storage position. [hook on top only]
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