
3M
Overhead Projector 9800 Series
Section 5 – Disassembly/Reassembly
5-16
9800 Service Manual
3M 1996
5-5.
Fan Blade/Fan Motor
5-5-1. How to Replace Fan Blade and Motor
!
Unplug projector power cord before performing
any maintenance to electrical components.
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Unscrew five fan assembly retaining screws on
bottom of projector. Figure 5-32.
9800-87I
Fan
Assembly
Screws
Rubber
Foot
Bottom View of Projector
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Ventilation
Slots
Figure 5-32. Fan Assembly Retaining Screws
3. Disconnect wire connectors and remove fan/blade
assembly from projector body. Figure 5-33.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
Note
The fan assembly has five vibration isolation
pads on the bottom of the mounting bracket
and heat tape on the side toward the lamp
assembly.
5. Tighten the fan assembly retaining screws with
7-8 inch–pounds of torque.
Important
Do not over tighten the retaining screws.
Excess torque will flatten the vibration
isolation pads.
Caution
!
Be sure that wires are not pinched when
reassembling.
Fan Blade
Mounting
Bracket
Motor
9800-76I
Vibration
Pad
Heat Tape
Ground
Wire
Figure 5-33. Fan/Blade Assembly
Note
The fan/blade assembly is a complete unit and
cannot be disassembled.