Replacing The Skimmer Assembly; Figure 1.33: Skimmer Removal - Bell and Howell Spectrum XF Maintenance Manual

Spectrum XF Maintenance Manual
Note
If the skimmer flag needs to be replaced, lift the skimmer flag retention lever
and remove the flag.
7. Gently pull the skimmer assembly down and through the ADF.
8. Release the spring-loaded, green lever back to its original position.

Replacing the Skimmer Assembly

To replace the skimmer assembly, follow the procedure below:
1. Shut down the host PC.
2. Power off the scanner.
3. Open the scanner transport cover.
4. Raise the auto/manual feed lever located to the left of the ADF to the 'M' position.
5. Using your left hand, pull the spring-loaded, green lever toward the left. Secure it
behind the lock pin.
6. Insert the skimmer assembly into position, placing the right side in first.
7. Slowly release the spring-loaded, green lever back to its original position so that it
secures the skimmer assembly.
8. To replace the skimmer flag, lift the flag retention lever.
9. Make sure the new flag is in the correct position, with the imprinted word 'UP' facing
upward towards the operator.
10. Place the flag in the U-shaped sensor until the top of the flag is flush.
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Figure 1.33: Skimmer Removal

1 Skimmer
2 Skimmer Flag Retention Lever
3 Skimmer Flag
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