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4. Remove the Encoder Strip by carefully sliding it to the right. You may have to
bend the free end toward you slightly to get the other end to clear, but keep it
level. Move the head further to the left if necessary to get the old Strip out.
5. Once the old Encoder Strip is free, note which end was the right end and which
was at the left. Also note that the thin film part of the Strip hangs at the bottom.
Installing the New Encoder Strip
1. Orient the new Strip in the same position as the old one. The thin film part of
the
strip should be at the bottom.
2. Gently move the head as far as it will go to the left.
3. Holding the new Encoder Strip level, bring the left end in between the head
carriage and the air-rail. Insert the end into the narrow slot in the Linear
Encoder located behind the head plate. This slot is hard to see; use a small
flashlight for a better view. The Drawing below depicts this slot and the
surrounding area.
Linear Encoder Strip
Linear Encoder Body
View of Linear Encoder
with Strip inserted
Head
Carriage
Head
Plate
Slot in Linear Encoder