Renishaw QUANTiC RTLC40 Installation Manual page 9

RTLC40 / FASTRACK scale system application
1. 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
('RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation drawing', page
2. Before sticking FASTRACK to the substrate bend the
centre section upwards slightly using a small pair of pliers.
3. 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.
QUANTiC RTLC40 / FASTRACK installation guide
(continued)
4).
4. 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 will need to be removed
as shown.
IMPORTANT: Wear suitable protective gloves whilst
carrying out this procedure to avoid risk of cuts.
5. Slide RTLC40 scale into the FASTRACK ensuring
the scale is fed under the projections as shown.
Scale can be installed manually by either pulling or
pushing it through the FASTRACK carrier.
Alternatively use the optional RTL scale
installation tool as shown, for easy installation.
Side panels
NOTE: For instructions on how to use the scale
installation tool, download RTL* scale installation
tool (A-9589-0420) User guide (Renishaw
part no. M-9589-9101) from the website at
www.renishaw.com/quanticdownloads.
Projections
IMPORTANT: If manually installing the scale
using fingers, suitable gloves should be worn
to protect against injury from sharp edges.
Ledge
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