APPENDIX A
Removal of the left side
General
Under normal conditions, it is not advisable to remove the left side because the base is assembled
with different fixtures and molds to ensure straightness of the base. However in some
unexceptional conditions, it might be necessary to do so. The following procedure is a guideline to
do so, but does not guarentee succes. Some unforseen things can happen which will make the
unit unstable. Therefore the suggested test at the end of the explanation should be performmed
meticolous to either ensure good performance of the machine or either suggest a special handling,
done by a certified calcomp thechnitian, or a second “operation” guided over the phone with a
calcomp technician.
Also make sure that you a spare stralock for 8 as a spare since the one that will be removed will
be damaged during removal.
Procedure
To remove the left side proceed as follows:
1. Take the machine of its stand. Put it on a steady and flat table.
1. !!Open the camrollers and leave the lever in that position until the top
cover is back on the machine!!
2. Remove the left and right cover. (2 times 5 screws)
3. Remove the top cover. (4 screws - mind the washers, if any, between the cover and the side.)
4. Remove the headcover. (2 screws for the d and 3 for the t) Slide the head to the right.
2. !!Mind the two washers of the t-head, so they do not end up inside the
head through magnetism !!
5. Measure the distance between the nose piece or knife holder and the cutting strip on the left and
right. Write down and remember the values, you wil have to reassemble the unit in exact the
same way.
6. Push the idler y-pulley to the side to take the tension of the y-belt.
7. Unscrew the y-belt (only the right screw situated on the left side of the headcarriage)
8. Release the idler pulley gently (so the spring does not jumps away).
9. Remove the idler pulley and the spring (in the mean time the y-belt will have to come out of the
side plate.)
10.Remove the belt(s) from the x-motor(s). Do this by pushing the motor(s) towards the x- pulley and
turning movement.
Left Plate Removal A-1
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