IBM Selectric Reference Manual

Must Clear
Tab Lever
. 005" to . 01 0 II
Torque Bar
- Extension
Tab
Lever Pawl
Adjusting
Screw
FIGURE 242.1. Adjusting Plate, 11 Inch Machine
6. Actuating Link, 15" Machine (Fig 0 242.2) - With the
backspace cam latched and the intermediate lever rest-
ing aga:inst its upstop, adjust the actuating link clevis
so that the tab torque bar hangs vertically.
7.
NOTE: On machines with new style interlock contact
form the upstop up out of the way.
Verti ca l---...j
I
Tab Torque Bar
Intermediate Lever
Mounting Bracket
FIGURE 242.2. Actuating Link, 15
11
Machine
Intermediate Lever Tab, 15" Machine (Fig. 242.3)-
With the tab interposer released and the backspace cam
on its
high point, form the intermediate lever tab so that
the tab lever pawl overthrows the tab latch by .005" to
.010".
Form This Tab
Mounting
Bracket ..... : .'" , ~~~~
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Not Present On Machines With
New Style Interlock Contact
Tab Lever Pawl
.005
11
to .010
11
FIGURE 242.3.
Overthrow
Intermediate Lever Tab
8. Lockout Lever (Fig. 242.4) - Position to clear the tor-
que bar by .005
11
to .010" with. the torque bar at rest.
NOTE: The position of the lockout lever must not
choke off the motion of the tab lever during unlatching.
~~~~~i"-- Washer
Tab Lever
FIGURE 242.4. Lockout Lever
9. Tab Torque Bar Support (Fig. 242.5) - With the tab
torque bar at rest, position the torque bar support (rela-
tive to the escapement plate) to clear the torque bar by
.001" to .006
11
The purpose of the torque bar support is the same as the
retaining plate on the late style (Fig. 236).
T ab 8~~rqu] l..o- .001" to .006"
~ r \ Closest Point
FIGURE 242.5. Tab Torque Bar Support
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IBM Selectric Specifications

General

Type	Electric typewriter
Introduced	1961
Keyboard Layout	QWERTY
Carriage Return	Electric
Manufacturer	IBM
Printing Technology	Typeball (golf ball)
Power Source	AC Power
Power Supply	120V AC