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OPERATIONS MANUAL
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RHINO-MAT
1. Insert the new Sponge Roller from left to
right, ensuring that the rod end with the
notch goes through the right side hole.
Double checking this will make sure that the
gear that goes back on will have something
to bite into.
2. When re-placing the bearing, inner housing, outer housing and spring,
it will be easier to assemble the parts BEFORE trying to attach them
individually to the Sponge Roller rod. The spring has a tendency to make
things difficult as it pushes the bearing slightly off center from where the
Sponge Roller comes through.
3. Insert and tighten the four bolts for the outer bearing housing , keeping
in mind to hold the nuts and bolts from the opposite side to prevent them
from spinning freely.
4. Now hang the spring for the Top Hood
retaining bar and apply the outer washer
and nut.
5. Slide the gear back into place with one
of the locking bolts in place over the notch in the Sponge Roller rod. (Note:
It may be necessary to file down any bumps or scars on the Sponge Roller
rod in order for the gear to slide on smoothly. Any resistance felt may
indicate a spot that needs to be filed down.)
6.
Once the Sponge Roller gear is
aligned and in place, lock it down using
an Allen wrench.
7.
When re-connecting the chain,
be sure to run the chain UNDER the
swinging arm gear, not over it before
reattaching the locking links.
Installing the New Sponge Roller
Replacing the Feeder Roller
In order to replace the Feeder Roller you will need access to the top hood,
and the right side door panel. Unlock the right side door panel using the keys
provided.
Before opening the top hood, disconnect the machine from the primary
power source.
Open the top hood by sliding fingers into the mat-feeding slot with palms
facing up. Curl your fingers up to hook them onto the hood release bar.
Gently pull back on the bar and lift the hood open.
ALWAYS utilize
the hood stands
to prop the top
hood open when
replacing rollers.
Remove when work
or maintenance is
complete.
When removing bolts for
bearing housings, always
hold the bolt or the nut on
the opposite side in place.
Otherwise, the bolt will
spin freely.
