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OPERATIONS MANUAL
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RHINO-MAT
Replacing the Sponge Roller
In order to replace the Sponge Roller you will need access to the top hood,
and the right side door panel. Unlock the right side door panel using the keys
provided.
Before opening the top hood, disconnect the machine from the primary
power source.
Open the top hood by sliding fingers into the mat-feeding slot with palms
facing up. Curl your fingers up to hook them onto the hood release bar.
Gently pull back on the bar and lift the hood open.
ALWAYS utilize the
hood stands to prop
the top hood open
when replacing
rollers. Remove when
work or maintenance
is complete.
When removing bolts
for bearing housings,
always hold the bolt
or the nut on the
opposite side in place.
Otherwise, the bolt will
spin freely.
1. Unlink the chain connected
to the Sponge Roller gear by
carefully removing the chain
clip holding the removable link
in place.
2. Remove the Gear connected
to the Sponge Roller.
3. Disconnect the Top Hood
retaining bar spring by
removing the bolt.
4. Take off the outer bearing
housing by removing the four
bolts. The two bolts directly
to either side of the roller DO
NOT need to be loosened.
5. Carefully slide the bearing,
inner housing, and spring off
of the Sponge Roller rod. The
two bolts DO NOT need to be
removed as they are there to
hold the bearing to the inner
housing.
6. From the top hood pull the
Sponge Roller to the far right
and lift out of the machine.
