3 - Preventive Maintenance Procedure (EC2000)
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Figure 3-10 - Using Inspection Mirror to Check Tine / Hammer Alignment (TOP VIEW FROM FRONT)
Figure 3-11 - Bad Embosser Wheel Alignment (Figure 3-10 MAGNIFIED)
6)
If any cones are broken or bent, replace the characters in the same location if possible. If replacement
is not feasible, cut off the top and bottom tines using the diagonal side cutters, remove the character
from the tines, and install it to another set of tines, and re-map the character to another tine after
preventive maintenance is complete and the device is powered on (see section
2.9.4 How to Use the Character Mapping Page
7)
Check the embosser wheel alignment by standing in front of the device and looking straight down at
the embosser. Use an inspection mirror as shown in
so you can see the cone on the
bottom of the current character and the hole in the embosser hammer.
hole that are not properly aligned.
8)
Check embossed character heights using the steps in section
6.6 How to Calibrate the Embosser
and adjust them if necessary
to account for normal wear. Pay special attention to any characters you
have replaced or re-mapped.
9)
Note the position of the top and bottom knuckles in case they move during the following steps.
10)
Add 2 drops of Teflon lubricant to the left and right sides of the shaft that holds the top embosser
knuckle, between the sides of the knuckle and the rocker arm.