Other Mechanical And Electrical Components; Safety Switch - Ricoh M5 Service Manual

OTHER MECHANICAL A ND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

1. Safety Switch

The safety switch is installed in series with and prior to the main switch. When this switch turns off,
it cuts ac power, turning off all electrical components in the copier.
This safety switch is on only if both the front and rear sides of the safety switch lever are pressed
down. When the exit cover is open the exit safety link moves to the left and the safety switch
However, when the exit cover is closed, the cam plate engages with the cam pin and pulls
opens.
the exit safety link to the right, which presses down the front side of the safety switch, turning it on.
When either the rear cover is off or the upper clamshell is open, the rear side of the safety switch is
not pressed down, so the safety switch is open.
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