Rtlc20/Fastrack Installation - Renishaw Vionic RTLC20/FASTRACK Installation Manual

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RTLC20/FASTRACK carrier installation
During handling or installation of the FASTRACK carrier suitable gloves should be worn to protect against injury from sharp edges.
1
If required cut the FASTRACK carrier and scale to
length (separately) using guillotine (A-9589-0071)
after referring to installation drawing.
The guillotine should be held securely in place,
using a suitable vice or clamping method.
Feed FASTRACK carrier or scale through the
guillotine as shown, and place the guillotine press
block down onto the FASTRACK carrier or 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 carrier or scale.
DO NOT CUT
FASTRACK
carrier in
these areas
3
Before sticking the FASTRACK
carrier to the substrate bend the
centre section upwards slightly
using a small pair of pliers.
VIONiC RTLC20/FASTRACK installation guide
Guillotine press
block
Remove backing liner and stick to substrate, locating
4
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 carrier from the centre
outwards towards each end using a lint-
free cloth if required.
NOTE: Allow the FASTRACK carrier
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 the FASTRACK carrier 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 'RTLC20/FASTRACK
carrier installation drawing' on page
4).
Side panels
Ledge
5

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