IAI America LSA-S10SS - Manual (Page 55)

6. Maintenance and Inspection
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6.6 Procedures for Replacement and Adjustment of Stainless Steel
Sheet
Described below explains how to replace and adjust the stainless steel sheet.
Those parts such as screws taken off for replacement work are necessary when assembling the
product back. It is recommended to prepare a storage box in advance to starting the work, so the
taken off parts can be kept in it.
[Required Items]
• Replacement stainless sheet
• Hex wrench set
• Scale
• Box-end wrench (7mm)
• Adhesive tape
• Oil-based marker
• Tension gauge (having two forked hooks)
[Notes]
(1) Stainless sheet tension
Improper tension of the stainless sheet can promote deterioration and wear of the sheet.
If the stainless sheet is too taut and the clearance from the slider cover becomes exceeds
1mm, the stainless sheet may undergo fatigue failure.
On the other hand, excessive slacks cause the stainless sheet to contact the back of the slider
cover.
(2) Checking the clearance between the stainless sheet and the back of the slider cover
The stainless sheet is replaced without removing the slider cover.
Therefore, the clearance between the stainless sheet and the back of the slider cover cannot
be measured or checked directly.
The stainless sheet must be tensioned so that this clearance becomes 1mm.
[Name of each part]
The figure below shows the actuator with its right and left covers removed to expose the stainless�
sheet retainer plates.
Stainless sheet retainer plates
Stainless sheet
retainer screws
Stainless sheet Slider cover
Slider cover
affixing screws