ARES-G2 Getting Started Guide
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Locking/Unlocking the Motor
When you first receive your ARES-G
2,
the motor will be locked with a motor cover. See the figure below.
Unlock the motor as directed below BEFORE powering up the instrument.
Figure 35
Motor cover installed.
Unlocking the Motor
To unlock the motor, follow these instructions:
1
Ensure that instrument power is
off
and
air is being supplied
to the motor. See the warning on the red
label.
2
Loosen and remove the three machine screws and the hex head screw.
3
Remove the motor cover. Retain the cover and screws in the event they are needed. The motor should
turn freely in either direction.
Locking the Motor
Once the motor has been unlocked, you will not need to lock it again unless you shut off the air supply to
the instrument or the instrument must be moved.
To lock the motor:
1
Ensure that instrument power is
off
and
air is being supplied
to the motor.
2
Lock the transducer as directed on the next page.
3
Place the lock on the motor, aligning the four screw holes.
4
Insert the three machine screws and the hex head screw.
5
Tighten all four screws. Now you can turn off the air supply or move the instrument.
Remove
screws
