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Model 8500 Instruction Manual
Once the condylar elements are roughly in the
correct setting, lightly tighten the screw in the
back of the slot. Place a rubber band around
the condyle elements to hold them tightly
together.
Set the upper frame of the articulator to
the same width by removing or adding the
correct number of spacers on the shafts of the
condylar guides.
Use two spacers on each shaft for Large, one
on each shaft for Medium, and no spacers
for Small. Make certain that the shafts are
replaced so that the spacers are in tight
contact on both sides between the articulator
frame and the condylar guides.
When spacers are used, always place those
with the beveled sections closest to the
condylar guides with the bevels next to the
guides. Also, be sure that the horizontal line on
each spacer aligns with that on the back of the
condylar guide.
Set the upper member on the lower member
and attach the latch spring. Slide the incisal
pin through the slot of the lower member and
center it. Keeping the incisal pin centered,
tighten the screws in the back of the slot to
secure the condylar element. Remove the
upper member and take off the rubber band.
