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1.
Attach one (1) middle support plate and one (1)
tail support plate onto the X-rail. See
Fig. 18
(image from rear).
a.
Measure and mark 5
”
and 19
½”
from the
Y1-carriage.
b.
Clean support plates AND rail, on the far
side (Y2-side) of each mark, with an
alcohol wipe.
c.
Cut a piece of double-sided VHB tape in
half.
d.
Stick both tape halves to the top of the
rail, to the far side of each mark, between
the centerline and back of the rail.
e.
Stick the middle support plate (no PEM
nut) to the tape at the 19 ½” mark.
f.
Stick the tail support plate (with PEM nut) to the tape at the 5” mark. Orient the plate with the PEM
nut overhanging and toward the Y1-side of the rail.
g.
Press each plate firmly to the rail for 30 seconds.
2.
Attach one (1) middle support plate and one (1) tail support plate onto the Y1-rail. See
Fig. 18
.
a.
Measure and mark 7 ½
” and 16 ½”
from the front endplate.
b.
Clean support plates AND rail, on the far side (rear-endplate-side) of each mark with an alcohol wipe.
c.
Cut the remaining piece of double-sided VHB tape in half.
d.
Stick both tape halves to the top of the rail, to the far side of each mark, between the centerline and
outside of the rail.
e.
Stick the middle
support plate (no PEM nut) to the tape at the 7 ½” mark.
f.
Stick the tail support plate (with PEM nut)
to the tape at the 16 ½” mark. Orient the plate with the
PEM nut overhanging and toward the front endplate.
g.
Press each plate firmly to the rail for 30 seconds.
Figure 18
