94MS36 Rev. F2 S/W Ver 2.06
9-7
Gas Strut Removal
Each frame assembly has two gas struts to support the top coversheet
frame when it is opened.
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Open the frame with the strut to be replaced.
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Remove the retainer from both ends of the strut.
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Pull the strut from the retaining ball mounts.
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Install the new strut in the reverse order.
Replacing the linear bearings
There are two linear bearings on the left-hand side of each exposure
frame, one in the front and one in the rear. They move along the track
when the frames move in and out of the unit. Check the linear bearings if
frame transport becomes noisy.
Note:
At this point locate items 14, 15, 24, 25, 27, 34, 36, 37, 38 & 39
in the Tray Assembly Drawings.
To remove the front bearings:
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Loosen the nose and slide it forward about 2" (See section 9.1 Removing
the Nose.).
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Disconnect the molex plug at the tray motor and move the frame to be
worked on to the front.
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Remove the Phillips screw attaching the front of the light block guide to
the frame (upper frame only).
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Remove both linear bearing retainer block screws using a
5
/
32
" Allen
wrench.
•
Lift the frame and slide the linear bearing and linear bearing retainer
block forward and off.
•
Remove the Phillips screw attaching the linear bearing to the linear bearing
retainer block and replace it.
•
Install in reverse order.
To replace the rear bearings:
Disconnect the molex plug at the tray motor and move the frame to be
worked on to the rear.
•
Remove light block guide mount from the frame using a
5
/
32
" Allen
wrench.
•
Remove the remaining linear bearing retainer block screw using a
5
/
32
"
Allen wrench.
•
Lift the frame and slide the linear bearing and linear bearing retainer
block back and off.
•
Remove the Phillips screw attaching the linear bearing to the linear bearing
retainer block and replace it.
•
Install in reverse order.