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Series offers a wide variety of registration combinations that may be used for timing, numbering, and dating functions. The LT Series consists of four models, and is designed to meet virtually all of your validating needs. Standard features include: automatic registration; motor-driven ribbon shift for smooth, quiet operation;...
4 - LT Series Operations Manual LT SERIES MODELS Registers date, month, and year. Type wheels must be advanced manually. Year wheels carry ten (10) years. Registers consecutive numbers. Basic unit includes six (6) numbering wheels which advance automatically. Up to five additional numerical, letter, or code wheels may be purchased.
4. Set the digital clock (optional feature). INSTALLATION The LT Series time stamp installs easily on any tabletop or flat surface. Determine whether you have a 110/120 VAC or 220 VAC unit, then plug it into any appropriate AC wall outlet. (Note: Avoid outlets with On/Off switches.
SETTING THE TYPE WHEELS As noted in the earlier sections LT SERIES MODELS and OPTIONAL FEATURES, the LT Series Models are available with a variety of date, time, and number wheels. You may set the applicable type wheels according to the following directions.
7 - LT Series Operations Manual SETTING THE DIGITAL DISPLAY Models with a "C" affixed to their designation (LTTC and LTTNC) denote units featuring a digital display. This display is factory-set for use in the 12-hour AM/PM format or the 24-hour (Continental) format. The digital display should always be synchronized with the time type wheels.
8 - LT Series Operations Manual ADJUSTING PRINT IMPACT Print impact may be set to any desired level, from very hard to very light. adjuster is located on the bottom of the unit. Using a small flat head screwdriver, turn the adjuster to the right to increase or left to decrease the impact.
9 - LT Series Operations Manual CONSECUTIVE/DUPLICATE COUNT Units equipped with the numbering feature may be configured for Consecutive Count, advancing the number type wheel after each registration, Duplicate Count, advancing the number type wheel after every two registrations., Triplicate Count, advancing the number type wheel after every three registrations, or Quad Count, advancing the number type wheel after every four registrations.
10 - LT Series Operations Manual ADJUSTING THE REGISTRATION POSITION Depending on the type of document being stamped, it may be necessary to change the registration position. This can be accomplished by moving the trigger assembly. The trigger assembly has a range of motion of about two (2) inches forward or backward.
11 - LT Series Operations Manual LT Series time stamps use a silk ribbon for long-lasting, high-quality imprints. To avoid damaging the unit, use only a #20-S ribbon. To change the ribbon: 1. Disconnect the power source. 2. Remove the top cover. Remove the...
12 - LT Series Operations Manual Each model of the LT Series comes equipped with a fuse. The fuse protects the unit from damage in case of a power surge or electrical overload. If too much power reaches the fuse, the fuse burns out, or is "blown," stopping operation of the unit and avoiding costly damage.
13 - LT Series Operations Manual CHANGING THE PLATEN 1. Disconnect the power source. 2. Remove the top cover. Remove the frame locking pin and lift the top frame. Remove the ribbon (see Changing the Ribbon, Page 11). 3. Lift the printing platen assembly up and out of the frame.
Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time Corporation (“Lathem”) under this warranty are listed below.
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