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Recognizing Worn Plastic Slides
At the same time the Upper Roller is replaced, it may be a good idea to replace
the Plastic Slides on the Side Rails (Figure F), especially if the Plastic Slides
show signs of wear. All four Plastic Slides should be replaced at the same time
to ensure even wear in the future.
Replacing Plastic Slides
Remove the worn Plastic Slide with a thin putty knife or artist's spatula.
Gently pry the Slide away from the Side Rail, popping the Slide out of the
three holes in the Side Rail.
Use a damp cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol to wipe the rails where the
new Slides will be inserted (Figure G). The surface beneath the Slide must
be completely free of debris or residue that would prevent the Slide from
lying flat on the Side Rail.
Line up the three pegs on the Slide with the three holes in the Side Rail and
gently press the pegs into the holes (Figure H). Once the pegs are nearly all
the way into position in the holes, press down and in on the flat upper
surface of the Plastic Slide. The Slide should snap into its final position.
Follow the same steps for each of the remaining Plastic Slides.
Replacement parts can be ordered from Ellison at Ellison.com/educators.
Figure F
Plastic Slide
Side Rail
Figure H
Figure G
Plastic Slide
Side Rail
