Cleaning the Y-Rails
EMC 1, EMC 6, 6M, 6ML, 6MLT, EMC 10, EMC 10T
CH 1, ADV 18:
Use alcohol or an electronic cleaner that dries or evaporates without leaving a film or
residue. Apply the cleaning fluid to a soft cloth and wipe the full length of both left
and right side Y-rails. Push the pantograph back and forth several times, then wipe
the Y-rails again. Repeat a third time if necessary.
NOTE:
Never spray an electrical cleaner direct onto the Y-rails. If the cleaner
contacts the peripheral chassis or covers, it may cause damage to
the composite materials.
Once the Y-rails have been thoroughly cleaned, apply fresh sewing machine oil as
shown in Figure 1-5. Push the pantograph back and forth to it’s full extremes to
distribute the oil along the Y-rails.
This would also be a good time to check the belt tensions before replacing
the end caps.
Right side Y-rail
Y-rail bearing
Apply sewing
machine oil here
Apply sewing
machine oil here
Figure 1-5
Cleaning the Y-Rails
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1. Cleaning
