Troxler RoadReader Plus 3450, Manual Of Operation And Instruction

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Model 3450 Appendix C–23
LUBRICATING THE SOURCE ROD
If the source rod does not slide up and down freely, the source rod
bearing may require lubrication.
✓
Remove the control unit from the gauge by loosening the four
captive screws that secure the control unit to the top shell. Lift
the control unit out of the gauge and disconnect the ribbon
cable.
✓
Using a 9/64-inch Allen wrench, remove the six screws that
hold the top shell to the gauge base.
✓
Clean the screws and set them aside.
✓
Carefully remove the gauge top shell and slide it up, out of the
way. To keep it out of the way, tie the top shell to the handle.
✓
To catch any grease, place a rag or cloth under the vent valve
located below the grease fitting on the source rod tower.
✓
Using a standard 16-oz grease gun loaded with a
Magnalube
→
-G cartridge, apply five shots of lubricant or until
all dirty grease is ejected from the vent valve and clean grease is
visible.
NOTE
The vent valve was not installed on earlier gauges.
Instead, an Allen-head screw was located below the
grease fitting. On these gauges, remove the Allen-head
screw before applying lubricant to allow the old grease
to be ejected. Failure to remove this screw may result in
severe mechanical damage to the base assembly.
✓
Re-assemble the gauge.
CAUTION
– EUROPEAN COUNTRIES –
Do not operate the control unit separate from the
base. Doing so will result in non-compliance with
EMC directive. Call your Troxler representative for
additional information.
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