Fig. 14
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To Maintain Platen:
1. The Platen can be removed by placing your fingers around the
underside of the Platen. Gently break the seal between the Platen
and the machine. Pull straight up.
Do not use any tools (pry bars, screwdrivers, etc.) to remove
the Platen as the Platen and Wear Ring under the Platen may
be damaged.
2. Clean all of the old grease and contaminates from the bottom of
the Platen and from the Wear Ring, including screw holes. Clean
both Platen and Wear Ring with alcohol and a clean, lint-free
tissue or cloth to remove any trace of grease. Cotton swabs may
be used to remove grease inside the Wear Ring screw holes.
Do not grease the Platen bearings. They are pre-lubricated
and sealed; therefore, lubrication is not required.
3. Wipe any grit off the o-rings and the eccentric guide, apply a drop
of light oil on each o-ring. This will help protect and lubricate the
o-rings, making it easier to replace the Platen.
4. Fill the holes in the Wear Ring with grease. Put a small bead of
grease on the Wear Ring between the holes. Use the Platen
grease (PM12649) supplied with APM-HDC-5400 machine, call
Domaille Engineering Fiber Optic Equipment at 507.281.0275, or
email [email protected] for purchasing
information.
5. Reinstall Platen by lining up the eccentric arms to a point in the
same direction as shown in Figure 14. By
moving to eye level with the Platen area of
the machine, place the Platen on top of
the pins in the eccentric arms.
6. Line up the pins with the holes in the
bearings in the bottom of the Platen. When
pins are all lined up, the Platen will slide on
the pins about ½ way. Push straight down to seat the Platen on
the Wear Ring. Verify the Platen is level before turning on the
machine. When fitted properly, no light will be visible between the
Platen and the Wear Ring.