SECTION 6—ARMS
Part No 1127114
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Compass™XE
and Allegro®
Replacing/Repositioning the Locking Mechanism in the
Cantilever Arm
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 6.8.
1. Move
the
cantilever
arm
up
and
out
of
the
way.
2. Remove
the
actuator
from
the
locking
mechanism.
CAUTION
The locking mechanism is spring loaded. Place your free hand over the locking
mechanism to prevent the parts from springing out of the cantilever arm.
3. Slowly
let
the
locking
mechanism
and
spring
slide
out
of
the
cantilever
arm.
NOTE:
Inspect
the
spring
and
replace
if
necessary.
4. Slide
the
new
locking
mechanism
and
spring
into
the
cantilever
arm.
5. Position
the
angled
portion
of
the
locking
mechanism
in
one
of
two
ways:
A. Angled
Portion
Facing
up
‐
Arm
will
flip
up.
B. Angled
Portion
Facing
down
‐
Arm
will
flip
down.
6. Use
Loctite
242
™
and
securely
tighten
the
actuator
into
the
locking
mechanism.
7. To
lock
the
cantilever
arm,
push
down
until
there
is
an
audible
click.
8. Pull
up
on
the
cantilever
arm
to
make
sure
it
is
locked
in
place.
FIGURE 6.8
Adjusting Cantilever Arm Pad Depth/Replacing Cantilever Arm Pad
Angled Portion of
Locking Mechanism
Locking
Mechanism
Spring
Cantilever Arm
Actuator (Apply Loctite 242)