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ShopBot PRS Z-axis Manual

Adjusting bearings

Adjusting the PRS Z axis Bearings Page -1-

Adjusting the PRS Z-axis Bearings

This document describes how to adjust the bearings on the Z-axis captured rail type of PRS

tools shown above. It does not apply to other models of the Z-axis.

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SBG00342081230AdjustPRSZBearings.doc

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Page 1 Adjusting the PRS Z axis Bearings Page -1- Adjusting the PRS Z-axis Bearings This document describes how to adjust the bearings on the Z-axis captured rail type of PRS tools shown above. It does not apply to other models of the Z-axis.
Page 2 Do I need to adjust the bearings? The PRS Z-axis has been calibrated before leaving ShopBot. However the bearings on the Z- axis may need to be adjusted after a period of use or unexpected stress. Here are some of the possible issues and how to adjust them.
Page 3 Adjusting the PRS Z axis Bearings Page -3- How to adjust the Z-axis All adjustments take place on the front face of the PRS Z-axis. Note that the steps to adjust the left and right sides differ in the direction the wrench is turned.
Page 4 13mm socket wrench to tighten the outer nut. Reattach and engage Y-axis motor. SBG00342081230AdjustPRSZBearings.doc Copyright 2008 ShopBot Tools, Inc...