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5. Turn screw [C] in 90 degree steps to adjust the gap to the thickness of the MIN thickness plate inserted
between the pawl and belt.
• Turning the screw 90 degrees counter-clockwise (1) reduces the gap.
• Turning the screw 90 degrees clockwise (2) increases the gap.
6. Remove the MIN thickness plate.
7. Confirm that the MAX thickness plate [D] cannot slip between the separation pawl and the fusing belt.
• If the MAX thickness plate cannot slip between the separation pawl and fusing belt (3), no further
adjustment is necessary.
• If the MAX thickness plate can slip between the separation pawl and fusing belt (4), repeat from
Step 5 to reduce the gap.
8. Repeat this procedure from Step 4 for every separation pawl.
9. After the gaps have been adjusted for every pawl, reinstall the MIN and MAX thickness plates.
Important Warning about Thermostats
The old type of thermostat [A] has been replaced with a new type of thermostat [B]. The new type has a
rectangular cover with exposed edges.
• Never attempt to reset a blown thermostat by manipulating the edges of the black cover with a screw
driver. Resetting a thermostat manually could cause a failure to detect overheating in the fusing unit
and cause a fire hazard.
4. Replacement and Adjustments
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