Product

Magnus 800 platesetter

Background

This procedure describes how to remove and install the loading platform conveyor.
Remove the conveyor when replacing belts, rollers and bearings.

Requirements

• 4-mm hex key
• Loctite 242 adhesive

Procedure

Removing the loading platform conveyor

Note: The loading platform conveyor can be removed without having to remove the loading platform conveyor motor.

1. In Magnus Controller click Raise Hood to raise the platesetter hood:
   
   
   
   
2. Make sure that the coupling on the loading platform motor is aligned vertically with the coupling on the conveyor shaft:
   
   
   
   
3. Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the four screws securing the loading platform conveyor to the loading platform:
   Caution: Be careful when handling the screws and washers, because they can easily fall into the platesetter.
   
   Note: To compensate for tolerance on Beta platesetters, a few washers are strategically located underneath the loading conveyor, near to the drum.
   • Be extra careful not to drop any of these washers inside the platesetter.
   • Reuse the washers when reinstalling the conveyor back into the platesetter.
     
     
     
     
4. Carefully remove the loading platform conveyor from the platesetter. When removing the loading platform conveyor, make sure to push the conveyor slightly away from the motor to avoid damaging the plastic coupling:
   
   
   

Installing the loading platform conveyor

Important: Unless otherwise stated, coat all screws in Loctite^® 242 adhesive.

1. Slightly loosen the coupling’s metal screw—located on the loading platform conveyor shaft—and then gently push the coupling towards the shaft. This action increases the clearance tolerance when reinstalling the loading platform conveyor.
2. Install the loading platform conveyor into the platesetter. Make sure the coupling on the conveyor shaft is aligned vertically with the coupling on the loading platform motor.
3. Attach the metal coupling (loosened in step 1) to the plastic coupling. Make sure there is no excessive pressure exerted onto either coupling.
4. Use a 4-mm hex key to install the four screws securing the loading platform conveyor to the loading platform.

Test

1. In Magnus Controller, locate the Loading platform motor dialog box:
   
   
   
   
2. Click GO to activate the motor.
3. Make sure both the motor and platform conveyor run smoothly.

See also

Replacing the loading platform conveyor belts on Magnus 800

Technical contact(s)

Content owner: Itai Peperovich
See the Escalation page for escalation contacts.

Date submitted

10 Jan 2005