Tech Service Bulletin No. 3013/3213-001 Reissue; Temporary Production Countermeasure; The Shaded Areas Of The Torsion Bar Angles Have Been; Units Affected - Ricoh A151 Field Service Manual

Tech Service Bulletin No. 3013/3213-001
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TEMPORARY PRODUCTION COUNTERMEASURE:

The shaded areas of the Torsion Bar Angles have been removed to reduce the strength of the Torsion
Springs.
Torsion Bar Angle

UNITS AFFECTED:

All FT3013/3213 copiers manufactured during September, 1994 thru November, 1994 will have the Torsio n
Bar Angles modified as illustarted above during production.

PERMANENT COUNTERMEASURE:

The Torsion Bar Angles will be modified so that the Torsion Spring strength is reduced. In addition, the new
style Torsion Bar Brackets can be adjusted in four (4) increments. The strength of the Torsion Sprin gs can be
adjusted at installation or by a service representative upon customer demand.
UNITS AFFECTED:
All FT3013/3213 copiers manufactured during the month of December, 1994 and beyond will have the new
style adjustable Torsion Bar Angles installed during production.
The shaded areas have been removed
Side View
Front Torsion Bar Angle (A0771108)
Rear Torsion Bar Angle (A0771098)