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Disassembly
Platform
3
To remove the platform, proceed as follows (
Fig 6.3
):
3.1
Remove the platform slide (
Section 2
)
3.2
Remove the graphic (38).
3.3
Remove one screw (36) and four screws (8), noting that screws are secured with Loctite.
Carefully lift the LH side of the platform and retain the platform slide release spring (28) which will be
released as the platform is lifted.
3.4
Turn the platform slide clamp lever (4) upwards and separate the platform from RH side plate (7).
Collect the slide clamp strip (10) as it is released.
3.5
Remove the platform slide release (27) by feeding it up through the platform.
3.6
If required, unscrew and remove slide clamp screw (3). Unscrew grub screw (5) and remove
slide clamp lever (4).
Tilt mechanism
4
To remove the tilt mechanism, proceed as follows (
Fig 6.3
):
4.1
Remove the platform (
Para 3
).
4.2
Turn the balance knob (13) fully counter-clockwise.
4.3
Remove two screws (25) and two screws (26), noting that screws are secured with Loctite.
4.4
Pull the tilt mechanism off the head. Retain shim (9) and shims (19).
4.5
It is not necessary to remove the mechanism housing cover (21) from the mechanism housing
assembly (16) unless replacement of the bearing (22) or access to the balance mechanism or RH side
plate is required. The cover is secured by three screws (23). The bearing (22) is a press fit in the
housing and is secured with Loctite. Heat the housing to 80°C to facilitate removal.
5
To dismantle the tilt mechanism, proceed as follows (
Fig 6.4
):
WARNING!: Ensure that balance knob is turned fully counter-clockwise before remov-
ing the tilt mechanism.
NOTE:
When the tilt mechanism is pulled off the head the balance mechanism will be under
spring tension.
NOTE:
This unit contains Vinten Fluid No. 3. A good supply of clean rag should be to hand.
