Gas Springs - Sharp SX 1075 Service Maintenance Manual

GAS SPRINGS

TESTING
WARNING
Always remove electrical power from the
SX prior to performing any maintenance
on the machine.
If the cradle does not hold itself up when opened,
the gas springs are worn and need replacement.
Sharp Packaging Systems
replacing the gas springs in pairs.
ADJUSTMENT
The gas springs are adjustment free.
REPLACEMENT
1. Open the cradle cover, and open the cradle by
releasing the latch lever on the right side of the
machine.
Cradle Latch Lever
Figure 3-266. Cradle Latch
SX™
Service and Maintenance Manual
PRINTHEAD CRADLE ASSEMBLY
Inc. recommends
SECTION 3 – COMPONENT REPAIR
2. Remove the top shoulder bolt of the right gas
spring from the cradle plate. Once the screw is
free of the plate, be sure to catch the four nylon
washers used as spacers between the plate
and the gas spring clevis. Note that the cradle
will not support itself, and will be free to fall.
Be sure to support the cradle and lower it
gently to avoid pinching and crushing of
arms or fingers.
Gas Spring
Figure 3-267. Gas Spring Mounting
3. Remove the right gas spring from the standoff
on the frame.
Figure 3-268. Frame Standoffs
3-107
4 Nylon Washers
Frame
Standoff
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