INSTALLATION
Install the Z-Axis Brake Cable
IMPORTANT!
If your machine's serial number is between
RA10085 and RA10096
, your machine already
has a Z-axis brake cable installed. Skip this section and go to "Remove the Existing Z-Axis Motor"
(page 10).
In this section, you'll remove the vacuum table off of the casting to route the Z-axis cable to the electrical cabinet.
To simplify this procedure, we recommend:
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Asking an assistant to help you.
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Setting up a table or a set of saw horses to temporarily hold the vacuum table while you work on the Z-axis
brake cable routing.
Route the Z-Axis Brake Cable to the Electrical Cabinet
1. Remove the M8 screws securing the vacuum table to the machine with a 6 mm hex wrench. Set the screws
aside.
2. From the end of the machine, slide the vacuum table off of the casting.
3. From the back of the gantry, remove the screws securing the lid to the rear of the Z-axis cover with a 3 mm
hex wrench. Set the cover and screws aside.
Figure 3: Z-axis cover.
4. Remove the five M5 screws on the cable tray cover on the back of the gantry and the five M5 screws from
the cable tray cover on the side of the gantry with a 3 mm hex wrench. Set the screws and covers aside.
5. Find the 24R Z-Axis Brake Cable Assembly (PN 51138) provided in this kit.
6. Wrap the ends of the cable together with electrical tape.
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TD10801: Installation Guide: 24R Z-Axis Brake Retrofit Kit (0722A)