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Silhouette Lite Wave 5531 Technical Instructions

Silhouette Lite Wave 5531 Technical Instructions

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Technical
Instructions
Models 5531, 5532, 5533, 5534
To view an assembly video, please click/tap here:
http://bit.ly/LiteWaveTechVideo

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Summary of Contents for Silhouette Lite Wave 5531

  • Page 1 Lite Wave Technical Instructions Models 5531, 5532, 5533, 5534 To view an assembly video, please click/tap here: http://bit.ly/LiteWaveTechVideo...
  • Page 2 Lite Wave | Glazing with Silhouette Vision Sensation Lenses ® Silhouette now offers premium prescription lenses for all Silhouette frames. Expertly crafted in Austria using our exclusive Panorama ® lens designs, Silhouette Vision Sensation ® lenses perfectly match the curve of every Silhouette frame.
  • Page 3 5.0 base curve to maintain 0.6 mm frame curve. Recommended lenses are High Index 1.6, 1.67, Polycarbonate and Trivex. Patterns available from Silhouette customer service at 800-223-0180. OMA shape files available at: Groove should match 5.0 base curve on flatter lenses! https://portal.silhouette.com DVI users can download OMA files directly from the DVI shape library.
  • Page 4 New Lens Mount | Lite Wave The new snap lock lens mounting utilizes a unique locking mechanism inside the endpiece block to create excellent lens hold without the use of screws. Never grasp the endpiece with pliers! Do not heat the endpiece!
  • Page 5 Lite Wave | Demounting Tool AC 542 Lite Wave endpiece removal is accomplished using tool demounting tool AC 542. Attempts to remove endpiece using other methods could damage the endpiece and should not be attempted. This tool is available from Silhouette Customer service at 800-223-0180...
  • Page 6 Lite Wave | Demounting Tool AC 542 Lite Wave endpiece removal with AC 542 is shown at right. The tab on AC 542 fits in the slot on bottom of endpiece. Squeezing the tool will unlock the endpiece. While squeezing, the endpiece can be removed.
  • Page 7 New Lens Mount | Lite Wave AC 542 demounting tool 1. AC 542 demounting tool is used to 3. Once lens is installed, align tabs with release the endpiece from the frame. split locking tab in front of solid tab. 2.
  • Page 8 Lens Removal | Lite Wave Place AC542 on endpiece and Squeeze tab into slot and Gently pull the snap lock apart align tab of tool with slot on gently rock endpiece to and remove lens. bottom of endpiece. release from frame front.
  • Page 9 Lens Mounting | Lite Wave Lenses must be cut to the correct size and there should be no gap at eyewire closure as shown by red arrow. If there is a gap, the lens must be resized. Lenses that are too large will stress the endpiece block.
  • Page 10 Lens Mounting | Fullrim Groove Glazing Silicone Ring Lite Wave frames require the use of Silhouette silicone ring MH3 Once lenses are cut and grooved to specification, place silicone ring into lens groove before glazing lens into the frame Use of silicone ring will ensure proper lens fit...
  • Page 11 Lens Mounting | Lite Wave Once correct lens size is confirmed, insert lens into frame front from behind. The snap lock tab on the upper eyewire is correctly positioned when in front of the tab connected to the lower eyewire.
  • Page 12 Lens Mounting | Lite Wave When eye wire is fully closed, place endpiece over tabs and press fully on to eye wire. If the endpiece is not fully pressed on to the tabs, the temple could fall off.
  • Page 13 Temple Exchange | Lite Wave Close the temple as shown and support the upper part of the endpiece with thumb (circled). Pull temple out of endpiece in direction shown by red arrow. Reverse procedure to install.
  • Page 14 Inclination | Lite Wave Remove the temple from endpiece. Hold the hinge loop firmly with padded plier and incline to the required position. Replace temple and verify inclination angle.
  • Page 15 Enlarge Temple Opening | Lite Wave Support the frame and use fingers to enlarge temple opening as shown. Do not bend the endpiece for temple opening!
  • Page 16 Reduce Temple Opening | Lite Wave Support the frame and use fingers reduce the temple opening as shown. Do not bend the endpiece for temple closing!
  • Page 17 Temple Bend | Lite Wave 1. Adjust the temple to the ear shape with large curves. 2. During temple end adjustment do not put pressure on the temple tip.
  • Page 18 Temple Shortening | Lite Wave 1. Straighten temple and pull off temple cover.
  • Page 19 Temple Shortening | Lite Wave 2. Shorten titanium eyewear with metal diagonal cutter. 3. File down sharp edges and burrs.
  • Page 20 Temple Shortening | Lite Wave 4. Squeeze titanium wire with round pliers at the very end to recreate indentations on temple wire. 5. Reinstall temple cover.

This manual is also suitable for:

Lite wave 5532Lite wave 5533Lite wave 5534