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Warranty 2 Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
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................K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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Observe these safety precautions when using the K4000 Transport Cart. Keep the K4000 Level Keep the K4000 level at all times, especially when it is loaded with instruments. The cart is designed to be very stable, but it can fall over if tilted to extremes.
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General Safety Summary K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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The Tektronix K4000 Transport Cart requires some assembly. This manual tells how to assemble and use the cart. You can assemble the K4000 Transport Cart by yourself, but it is easier if you have another person to help you. You will need a large flat area to assemble the cart. The area should be level and large enough to move the various parts into place.
Introduction Press On Probe Holder Figure 1: Identification of small parts K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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1/4- - 20 x 1- - 1/4 inch Cap Head Screws 1 inch Fender Washers Press On Probe Holder #6- - 32 X 0.250 machine screw, PNH, T- - 15 TORX DR Small Tools in Bag K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Introduction Table 1: Parts list (Cont.) Quantity Description 3/16 inch Allen Wrench Circular Bubble Level Figure 2: The K4000 Transport Cart K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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1. Prepare the strut as shown in Figure 3. Position the weld nut with the raised threaded flange toward the strut. Leave each screw assembly loose; do not screw the weld nut onto the cap head screw more than one full turn. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
3. Place four bumpons in- -line as indicated by Figure 4. Two of the bumpons are placed on the inside top surface of each leg and in- -line with the back groove. The remaining two bumpons are placed on top of the strut in- -line with the back groove. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
5. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
9. On the non- -locking casters, place a 1/2 inch split lockwasher on each threaded shaft, then install the casters into the two back holes in the bottoms of the leg assemblies. Tighten the casters only until they are snug. 10. Return the cart to the upright position. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Figure 6: Preparing the bottom shelf 2. Position the bottom shelf horizontally between the leg assemblies, as shown in Figure 7. Ensure that the cable tie hole pattern is facing the rear of the cart. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
4. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Leave each screw assembly loose; do not screw the weld nut onto the cap head screw more than one full turn. Figure 8: Preparing the keyboard shelf K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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4. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Figure 10: Preparing the top shelf 2. Position the top shelf horizontally between the leg assemblies, as shown in Figure 11. Position the shelf so that the Tektronix logo is facing the front of the cart. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
4. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
1. Slide the Drawer in underneath the keyboard shelf as shown in Figure 12. Position the drawer so that the curved edge is to the front of the cart. Slide the drawer into the shelf until it stops. Figure 12: Installing the drawer K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
2. With the drawer pushed all the way back to the stops, use your thumb to press into place the two press- -stud retainers at the bottom of the drawer rails, as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13: Installing the press stud retainers K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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4. Slide the skyhook assembly slowly onto the cart, capturing the weld nuts in the track. Position where desired and then tighten with the 3/16 inch Allen Wrench. NOTE. The skyhook can be positioned on either side of the cart. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
This routing allows you to tighten the strap around an instrument by pulling on the free end of the strap. To loosen a strap, pull up on the tab of the buckle. Figure 15: Installing the nylon straps with buckles K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Press a leg cap into the top of each leg assembly as shown in Figure 16. You may need to press them into place with the heel of your hand. Figure 16: Installing the leg caps K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Identify the hole pattern on the back of the keyboard shelf that matches the stop bar studs. Place bar in desired location and install wing nuts on the underside to secure the stop bar. Figure 17: Installing the stop bar K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Identify the slot pattern on the keyboard or top shelf you wish to use. Place the monitor clamp in the slot so that the raised portion of the clamp faces inward. Attach using 8- -32 wing nuts as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18: Installing the monitor clamps K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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2. The keyboard shelf has a hole pattern with threaded inserts that accept the instrument mounts as shown in Figure 19. Lower the instrument with the instrument mounts attached into position and secure the mount by tightening the captured fasteners. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
Instrument Mounts The instrument mounts will fit most instruments in these series: TDS7000 TDS8000 OTS9000 TLA600 DPO/DSA70000 Figure 19: Installing the instrument mounts K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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WARNING. Changes in shelf location and loading can affect the balance of the cart. If you arrange the shelves differently from the configuration described in this manual, test the cart carefully for stability before using it. K4000 Transport Cart Instructions...
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Contact your Tektronix representative to order replacement parts. Within the United States and Canada, you can call 1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433). You can order the following parts to repair the K4000 Transport Cart: H Locking Caster, Tektronix part number 401-0691-00. H Non- -Locking Caster, Tektronix part number 401-0690-00.
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Specifications The K4000 Transport Cart meets the specifications in Table 3. Table 4 shows additional characteristics. Table 2: Performance specifications Parameter Specification Loading Limit, Shelves 34 kg (75 lb) Loading Limit, Drawer 6.8 kg (15 lb) Table 3: Physical characteristics...
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