Repair Comet Executive Gas
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7. Make sure the compression roll can be
turned by hand with some ease; wedges
may be useful to lift the roll.
8. Place a tarp, plastic drop cloth, heavy
paper, or another temporary protective
covering over the feed ribbons, ironing
cylinder, and return ribbons.
9. Working at the front of the unit, remove
the old compression roll cover by loosen-
ing the corner at the right end of the ma-
chine and pulling the old cover o.
10. Remove old cement/debris from the
compression roll with a scraper, coarse
sandpaper, or a steel brush.
11. Wipe away remaining residue with a clean
cloth.
WARNING
Make sure there is adequate
ventilation and wear
protective clothing before
working with any solvent.
Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe usage.
12. Wipe the entire surface of the compression
roll with a solvent (low VOC). Make sure
the roll’s surface is down to bare metal,
and that it is completely clean and dry.
CAUTION
You must be down to bare
metal (Figure 7-17) before
installing the new cover or it
will not adhere properly.
Figure 7-17: It is necessary to be at completely bare
metal before installing the new cover.