Rtla50/Fastrack Installation - Renishaw EVOLUTE FASTRACK Installation Manual

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RTLA50/FASTRACK installation

During handling or installation of FASTRACK suitable gloves should be worn to protect against injury from sharp edges.
1
If required cut FASTRACK and scale to length
(separately) using guillotine (A-9589-0071) after
referring to installation drawing.
Guillotine should be held securely in place, using
a suitable vice or clamping method.
Feed FASTRACK or scale through the guillotine
as shown, and place guillotine press block down
onto the FASTRACK/scale.
Ensure the block is in the correct orientation (as
shown). Whilst holding the block in place, in a
smooth motion, pull down the lever to cut through
the FASTRACK/scale.
DO NOT CUT
FASTRACK
in these
areas
3
Before sticking FASTRACK to the
substrate bend the centre section
upwards slightly using a small pair
of pliers.
EVOLUTE RTLA50/FASTRACK installation guide
Guillotine
press block
4
Remove backing liner and stick to substrate, locating
against ledge/separate straight edge(s) or dowels.
Ensure complete adhesion to the substrate by
applying firm finger pressure along the length
of the FASTRACK from the centre outwards
towards each end using a lint-free cloth if
required.
NOTE: Allow the FASTRACK a
minimum of 20 minutes to adhere
before removing the centre section.
5
Engage centre section removal tool and with consistent
forward pressure remove centre section.
If the ledge method or similar is used then the
appropriate side panel on the removal tool
(A-9589-0122) will need to be removed
as shown.
IMPORTANT: Wear suitable
protective gloves whilst
carrying out this procedure
to avoid risk of cuts.
2
Thoroughly clean and degrease the
substrate and allow to dry.
For FASTRACK location a ledge,
separate straight edge(s) or dowels
can be used.
Check alignment of ledge/separate
straight edge(s) with respect to axis
of motion (see installation drawing).
Side panels
Ledge
6

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