Spring Assembly, Gas - IBM 6400 series Maintenance Manual

Spring Assembly, Gas

NOTE:
Removal
CAUTION:
<3> Two persons may be required to perform this procedure. Prop or
hold the top cover securely open while disengaging the gas spring
assembly.
1. Prepare the printer for maintenance (page 194).
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Open the floor cabinet rear door.
4. Pry back the spring retaining clips (page 265, Figure 41).
5. Remove the gas spring assembly from the ball studs.
Installation
The gas spring assembly must be installed with gas cylinder in the up
position.
1. Position the gas spring assembly against the ball studs on the upper and
lower brackets (page 265, Figure 41). The large cylinder must be
uppermost.
2. Push the gas spring assembly onto the ball joints and install the spring
clips.
3. Close the printer cover. If necessary, adjust the position of the ball joint
stud in the lower bracket to achieve smooth and complete closure.
4. Return the printer to normal operation (page 159).
Replacement Procedures and Illustrated Parts List
This procedure applies only to cabinet models.
ATTENTION
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