Qualstar XLS Series, Technical & Service Manual

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15.3 Replacing the Carousel Motor
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9. Locate the alignment pin on the carousel motor mount. See Figure 15-32 .
Carousel
motor mount
alignment pin
Figure 15-32 Location of the alignment pin on the carousel motor mount
10. Using pliers, carefully pull up on the pin until it is completely free of the motor
mount and mounting bracket.
11. Remove the carousel motor assembly from the back of the MEM.
15.3.3 Installing the Carousel Motor
To install the carousel motor, follow these steps:
1. From the back of the MEM, position the carousel motor assembly into the
mounting bracket.
2. Align the motor with the mounting bracket, and carefully push down on the
alignment pin to lock the motor into place. See Figure 15-32 on page 15-28 .
3. Replace the carousel belt as follows:
a. Place the belt around the carousel pulley.
b. Slide the belt around the gear assembly under the carousel.
c. Push the carousel motor toward the left pillar on the MEM frame and
confirm that the belt does not slip off the gear or the pulley.
4. Use a 3/16-inch Allen wrench to replace the belt-tensioning screw, shown in
Figure 15-31 on page 15-27 .
Important: Keep the belt-tensioning screw slightly loose.