Take-Up Cassette Clutch Adjustment Procedure - AGFA Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Avantra 36/44 Service Manual
14. Once this is complete, go back into the Machine Parameters and restore
the S-Feed Current setting in the second column, (for Film/Plate, M4-max).
15. Exit AVDIAG with a Soft Reset from the PC.
The supply current offset is complete.
5.11 Take-up Cassette Clutch Adjustment
Procedure
The following procedure details how to check and adjust the Avantra's take-up
cassette clutch. Use this procedure when experiencing take-up cassette media
feed problems and during all preventive maintenance calls.
To Adjust:
1. Loosen the six (6) screws that secure the top cover of the take-up cassette.
Remove the cassette top cover.
2. Remove the two (2) screws securing the bearing retainers on each end of
the cassette core. Remove the bearing retainers and lift out the cassette
core.
3. While holding the cassette core in the orientation shown in Figure 5-3, use
a force gauge (in/oz) to check the break away force of the clutch.
a. Slowly pull the force gauge in the direction shown in Figure 5-3. The
clutch should slip at approximately 1-1.5 lbs.
b. If the clutch slips prior to 1-1.5 lbs, tighten the clutch adjustment
screw clockwise. If the clutch slips after 1-1.5 lbs, loosen the clutch
adjustment screw counter-clockwise. Recheck the clutch slip as in
Step a. Readjust as necessary.
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5-16 Alignment
Figure 5-3 Using the force gauge.
–Force gauge (in/oz). –Pull in this direction.
–Clutch adjustment screw.