Quantronix CubiScan 125, Service Manual

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Part Replacement Replacing Gate Cables
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Replacing Gate Cables
This section describes how to replace gate cables after
they have been damaged or worn over time. This process
is much easier with two people.
Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8'' ratchet
• 0.05 Allen wrench
• 1/8'' Allen wrench
• Scissors
• Zip tie cutters
• 5/64'' Allen wrench
• 1/16'' Allen wrench
• Replacement gate cables
• Replacement gate bearings
• Zip ties
Complete the following steps to replace the gate cables.
1. Power the CubiScan 125 off.
2. Carefully remove the glass platform and place it in a
safe location.
3. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 front
screws holding the platter in place. These screws are
indicated in
Figure 55 .
4. Remove the 10 back screws holding the platter in
place. These screws are indicated in Figure 56 .
5. Remove the platter and set it aside.
6. Using the 3/8'' ratchet, remove the three bolts
holding the encoder cover in place. See Figure 57 .
7. Using the Phillips screwdriver, remove the two
screws holding the encoder in place. These screws
are indicated in
Figure 58 .
8. Using the 0.05 Allen wrench, loosen the two encoder
set screws. Refer to Figure 59 . Do not loosen these
screws too much or they will fall inside the encoder
and be very difficult to recover. Move the encoder to
the side.
Figure 55
Front Platter Screws
Figure 56
Back Platter Screws
Figure 57
Encoder Cover Bolts