CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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3.3.2 Replacing the Incremental Shaft Encoder (potentiometer)
Remove the cap on top of the incremental shaft encoder (see figure 35).
With a socket wrench you can loosen the fastening nut. (socket wrench size 10mm)
Loosen all electrical contacts to the shaft encoder on the back side of the front housing as
in Figure 36.
Figure 35: Replacing the Potentiometer.
Figure 36 Electrical Contact of the shaft encoder.
