Service Procedures
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Cycling the ASM by Hand
Watkiss Automatic SpineMaster Service Manual - Edited 17/06/04
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4.2 Cycling the ASM by Hand
The mechanism within the ASM can be cycled by hand to aid the service en-
gineer. This may be necessary when replacing certain components (such as the
Clutch) or in the unlikely event of the Drive Motor stalling.
WARNING
It is necessary to remove the machine covers when cycling the machine by
hand: be careful of all moving parts, in particular the Clamp. Make sure the
power supply is disconnected.
Procedure
1. Switch off the power and disconnect the mains input lead.
2. Remove the Side Covers.
3. Remove the Infeed Assembly (see 4.6.1).
4. Before hand-cranking the ASM, it is first necessary to release the Drive
Motor Clutch. To release the Clutch, lift the lever shown in Figure 4:3.
5. Place the Hand Crank Tool in the end of the Drive Shaft (see Figure 4:4).
6. Manually crank the ASM by turning the Hand Crank Tool in a clockwise
direction. Note that the Clutch will not allow the shaft to be cranked in an
anti-clockwise direction.
PARTS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
None
3mm Allen Key
4mm Allen Key
17mm Spanner
955-014 Hand Crank Tool
Clutch Release Lever
Clutch Solenoid
Figure 4:3 Clutch Manual Release Lever
Figure 4:4 Locating the Hand Crank Tool
End of Drive Shaft
