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Install the X‑Rail Belt
1. Select one of the three identical belts.
2. Attach a belt clip to one end of the belt. (Refer
back to Figure5‑4
3. Set the belt clip on top of the X-rail next to
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down, and extend along the X-rail towards the
Z-Plus. Ensure the teeth of the bottom 2 inches
of belt interlock with the top. See Figure5‑5.
4. ×10mm
socket head cap screw to secure the belt clip
to the Y1-carriage. Insert the screw from the
OUTSIDE and tighten. See Figure5‑5.
5. Feed the belt under the two idlers on the back
of the Z-Plus. Make sure the belt does not twist
and the teeth remain facing down all the way
to the Y2-carriage. See Figure5‑6.
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 Slide the 3mm hex key under the belt,
between the two idlers. Use the hex key as
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belt up between the two idlers as shown in
Figure5‑7.
7. Use the 3mm hex key to reach in between the
X-motor and carriage plate, hook the loop, and
pull it up and out towards you. See Figure5‑8.
8. Make sure the belt has not twisted and the
teeth are still facing down, then place the belt
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 Very gently take the slack out of the belt
by slowly pulling the free end toward the
Y2-carriage.
10. Attach another belt clip to the free end of the
belt. (Refer back to Figure5‑4
11. Adjust the amount of belt you feed through
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between the belt clip and the Y2-carriage.
Ensure the teeth of the bottom few inches of
belt interlock with the top. See Figure5‑10.
Figure5-5
Figure5-6
Figure5-7
Figure5-8
Figure5-9
Figure5-10