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Replacing the Gantry on the CMC Z1 | ||
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| 1 | Head RemovalClick reset motors button on the cut preview and click OK on the release motors prompt. | |
| 2 | Turn off the ECU. Turn off the air. | |
| 3 | Push blade cartridge release down to eject the blade cartridge. | |
| 4 | Remove the gantry cover by unscrewing the screws that holds it in place and set them aside. | |
| 5 | Move the gantry to the right side of the board until the foot block is off the board. | |
| 6 | Locate the M12 cable that is attached to the grabber arm. | |
| 7 | Following the M12 cable and unplug the other end from the M12 port at the top of the head, untwisting the thumbscrew to disconnect it. | |
| 8 | Disconnect the head power plug (square connection) from the head grabber arm. | |
| 9 | Disconnect the air to the head by untwisting the two air fittings. | |
| 10 | If present, remove the Head Stop Plate at the bottom of the gantry under the belt tensioner. Two screws hold it in place. Set plate and screws aside. | |
| 11 | Remove the two 1/4” screws and set aside. | |
| 12 | If present, remove the Head Assembly Power Cable Strain Relief from the grabber arm. | |
| 13 | Roll the head down the gantry. | |
| 14 | Ease the head off by rolling it off the gantry. | |
| 15 | Take care not to drop it. | |
Gantry Removal | ||
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| 1 | NEVER SKIP AHEAD ON ANY STEP!Disconnect Gantry Disconnect the board cable by turning the locking ring until it comes away from the gantry. Disconnect the air lines to the gantry by untwisting the red and blue air fittings. | |
| 2 | Locate the M12 cable that is plugged into the back plate of the gantry. Disconnect the M12 cable from the gantry by untwisting the thumbscrew to disconnect it. Set aside. | |
Removing the Drive Belt from the Rail | ||
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| 1 | Remove the 5/32” Allen screws and washers from the lower gantry plate. Look for Red Dots (only these screws are to be adjusted). | |
| 2 | Locate and loosen the 3/16” Allen belt tensioner screw that’s located on the right bottom side of the lower rail and marked with a red dot. WARNING: Do not over-loosen this screw - one full turn is usually sufficient. | |
| 3 | Loosen this screw one turn only so that there is some movement in the belt tensioner. The tensioner springs should be visible. | |
| 4 | Locate the belt tensioner hole on the end of the belt tensioner. | |
| 5 | Place the 5/32” Allen screw and washer we removed from the lower gantry plate into the belt tensioner hole. Tighten the Allen screw until belt tensioner is flush with the rail and the springs are not visible. | |
| 6 | Go back and tighten the 3/16” Allen belt tensioner screw. | |
| 7 | Lift the drive belt end from of the belt tensioner slot. Pushing the drive belt end to the right may assist in getting a hold of it. | |
| 8 | Wind up the drive belt, and rubber-band it. | |
| 9 | Repeat the steps for Removing the Drive Belt from the Rail on the upper rail. | |
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| 1 | Loosen one full turn only the 3/16” Allen belt tensioner screw from the right bottom side of the lower rail marked with a red dot. WARNING: Make sure you do not over-loosen this screw. One full turn is usually sufficient. | |
| 2 | The belt tensioner should spring fully into place. | |
| 3 | Tighten the 3/16” Allen belt tensioner screw from the right bottom side of the lower rail marked with a red dot. |
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Hook Up the Gantry Board Cable Connections | ||
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| 1 | Connecting the Board Cable*Carefully align the in-line pins of the board cable before applying pressure to plug it in. If forced in incorrectly, the CMC will malfunction.* | |
| 2 | The board cable connects the gantry on the CMC to the ECU. | |
| 3 | Connect the male end of the board cable to the back of the ECU by aligning the pins and turning the locking ring until it seats itself and locks into place. | |
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Attaching Air Lines | ||
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| 1 | Follow the air line with the red connector from the top of the gantry and connect it to the right side of the air regulator by inserting the red connector on the end and twisting it into place. CAUTION: The air regulator is factory-set. Do not make adjustments to it.* | |
| 2 | Follow the air line with the blue connector from the top of the gantry and connect it to the matching blue airline on the back of the board. Make sure that none of the air lines are crimped. | |
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| 1 | Locate the M12 cable that is attached to the grabber arm. | |
| 2 | Plug the other end of the M12 cable into the M12 port at the top of the head, twisting the thumbscrew to secure it. | |
| 3 | Reinstall the gantry cover using the two screws we removed earlier. | |
| 4 | Make sure that the M12 cable lies within the gantry channel so that it is not pinched in the gantry cover. |
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| 1 | Lift the head up so that the foot block does not strike the side of the board and move the gantry to the left. Turn on the air. Turn on the ECU. |
| 1 | The head is installed. IMPORTANT: PROCEED TO THE HEAD WHEEL ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. |
Head Wheel AdjustmentWARNING: To avoid damage to the head, do not loosen the head wheel screws without first aligning the head to the middle of the board. | ||
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| 1 | Go to the cut preview screen. Click the power button to align the head. | |
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