Ricoh A151 Field Service Manual page 361

BULLETIN NUMBER:
APPLICABLE MODEL: FT3013/3213
SUBJECT: FT3013/3213 UPPER CLAMSHELL COUNTERMEASURE
SYMPTOM:
The upper Clamshell springs open when unlatched (copier "jumps" off table).
CAUSE:
The strength of the torsion springs that hold the clamshell open is too great.
FIELD COUNTERMEASURE:
A Plate - 3.9 x 75 x 320mm (A1519900) has been prepared to add weight to the upper unit. Install two (2) of
these Plates according to the following procedure:
CAUTION: Please exercise caution when handling the plates as the edges may be sharp.
1. While applying downward pressure to the Upper
Unit, unlatch and raise the Upper Unit.
2. Remove the Right Cover [A] (2 screws).
3. Clean the Right Development Stay [B] with
alcohol.
4. Peel off the seal from the Plate [C] and adhere
the Plate onto the Right Development Stay.
5. Clean the surface of the Plate [C] with alcohol.
6. Peel off the seal from a second Plate [D] and
adhere the Plate [D] to the first Plate [C].
7. Reassemble the machine.
ORDERING PROCEDURE:
Ricoh Corporation will automatically ship two (2) Plates (A1519900) for use on 100% of all FT3013/32 13
copiers manufactured prior to September, 1994 based on Ricoh's Equipment Shipped Records.
NOTE: The plates are not necessary if a Document Feeder is installed.
3013/3213-001
[C]
10 ~ 12mm
Upper Unit
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[B]
[C]
[D]
[A]
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