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Watkiss Automatic SpineMaster Service Manual - Edited 17/06/04
Service Procedures
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Replacing Components
3. Check that the gaps between the Anvil Clamp Bar and the faces of each
Bolster Side Plate do not exceed 0.02mm (see Figure 4:47).
4. Ensure the Bolster and Anvil Clamp Bar are parallel to each other, by
clamping them together and checking that they are level using the flat edge
of a steel rule. The Cam Eccentric Bearings should be rotated away from
the Bolster before this is done.
5. With the Bolster and Anvil Clamp Bar fixed together, set the LH and RH
lower Cam Eccentric Bearings. They should be set so that they are tight
against the face of the Bolster.
6. Set the top Cam Eccentric Bearings. Tighten them in sided pairs, i.e. set
both LH Bearings and then set both RH Bearings.
7. Check that there is sufficient pressure from the six Bearings on the Bolster:
the Bolster should not be able to slip as it rolls between them. When setting
the Bearings, rotate them onto the Bolster in an anti-clockwise direction.
This prevents them from being overtightened when they are set.
8. Apply a moderate pressure on the face of each Bearing in turn with your
finger, as you roll the Bolster back and forth: the Bearings should not be
able to slip. Tighten the Bearings if necessary.
9. When attaching the Carriage Guide to the Anvil Clamp Bar, pull it fully
towards the front of the channel before tightening the ten screws. These
screws should be tightened from the centre, outwards.
10. Replace the Carriage on the Carriage Guide. Look along the length of the
Anvil Clamp Bar as you move the Carriage along the Carriage Guide. Ad-
just the six Cam Eccentric Bearings to correct any unevenness in the travel
of the Carriage. Make sure that the Cam Eccentric Bearings still apply
enough pressure to the Bolster.
11. When you are happy with the settings of the Cam Eccentric Bearings, lock
them off and fit new Grease Caps to them.
12. When refitting the Stop Assembly, check that it is still parallel with the
face of the Bolster and Anvil Clamp Bar. Refer to Procedure 4.7.7 if the
Stop needs adjusting.
0.02mm max.
0.02mm max.
Anvil Clamp Bar
Bolster Side Panel
Figure 4:47 Fitting a New Anvil Clamp Bar
