PASCO ME-9457 Variable Friction Cart Accessory Kit User Manual
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➃
Install the 1/4-20 X 5cm thumbscrew into the Fric-
tion Cart End Cap as shown in Figure 3.
➄
Adjust the thumbscrew to vary the friction applied
to the Dynamics Cart.
The PASCO variable friction cart accessory was
adapted from a design by:
Stan Micklavzina
Physics Department
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
Limited Warranty
PASCO scientific warrants this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from the date of shipment to the customer.
PASCO will repair or replace, at its option, any part of
the product which is deemed to be defective in mate-
rial or workmanship. This warranty does not cover
damage to the product caused by abuse or improper
use. Determination of whether a product failure is the
result of a manufacturing defect or improper use by the
customer shall be made solely by PASCO scientific.
Responsibility for the return of equipment for warranty
repair belongs to the customer. Equipment must be
properly packed to prevent damage and shipped
postage or freight prepaid. (Damage caused by
improper packing of the equipment for return shipment
will not be covered by the warranty.) Shipping costs
for returning the equipment, after repair, will be paid
by PASCO scientific.
➁
Replace the standard end cap with a Friction Cart
End Cap (included with this kit) using the same
screws. If screws are damaged or lost, use the re-
placement 6-32 X 9.5mm thread forming screws
included with this kit.
➂
Remove the protective cover from the adhesive
foam on the spring steel strip (also included with
this kit). Locate and firmly apply the spring steel
strip to the bottom of the Dynamics Cart as shown
in Figure 2.
➤ NOTE: The area on the bottom plate (to
which the spring steel strip is applied) must be
clean. Note the orientation of Dynamics Cart.
Use the hole in the bottom plate as a reference.
Friction Cart
End Cap
Dynamics
Cart
Spring Steel Strip
(Velcro End)
1mm
Spring Steel Strip
(Adhesive End)
Figure 2 Spring Steel Strip Location
Friction Cart
End Cap
Dynamics
Cart
Figure 3 Thumbscrew Assembly
Thumbscrew