Skins, Rear Access Guards, Guard Rail for a Field Upgrade

Before installing the skins, rear access guards, and guard rail:

• the Trendsetter VLF must be correctly installed and aligned. See the Base Trendsetter VLF installation procedure.
• the track and picker must be correctly installed and aligned. See the Track/Picker Installation procedure.
• The picker must be safely parked over the table.
• The Single Cassette Unit or Multiple Cassette Unit must be attached and aligned. See the Single Cassette Unit Installation procedure or the Multiple Cassette Unit Installation procedure.
• The AC power must be turned OFF.
• The conveyor must be installed and aligned. See the Straight (S) Conveyor Installation procedure or the L-Conveyor Installation procedure.
• The imaging head must be installed. See the Head Install procedure (doc #77-0074A).

1. Move the picker to the middle of the table.
   
2. Check that the AC power is turned OFF.
   
3. Complete the picker assembly.

1. Attach both picker wings and tighten all four screws.
2. Install the main picker skin.
   Rotate the top in first, then swing the bottom in and press the retainers into the clips.

WARNING! Be careful not to jolt or make contact with any picker components.

3. Install the rear picker skin.

4. Complete the track assembly.

1. Connect the track light inside the end skin.
2. Maneuver the end skin over the end track flange.
3. Install the 6 fasteners loosely.
4. Repeat (a) to (c) for the other end skin.
5. Place the center skin on the track and end skins.
6. Snap the front edge of the center skin over the end skins.
7. Install the 4 fasteners loosely.
8. Tighten all 10 skin fasteners.

5. Check the movement of the picker.

1. Move the picker along the entire length of the track by pulling or pushing the drive belt.
   Movement should be smooth and easy, with no mechanical contact or interference.

6. Re-install the guard rail.

1. Open the p-door and raise the table.
2. Remove the two front panels from the Trendsetter VLF.
3. Slide the lower support panels under the front bottom edge of the machine until the vertical stops butt up against the machine. (When the front panels are replaced, their pressure will hold the plate firmly in place.)

Lower support panel in position

 

4. With a helper, hold each guard rail assembly in place
5. Insert the bottom supports.
6. Fasten the top support.
7. Connect the two cables from the right-hand guard rail assembly to the receptacle on the top surface of the Trendsetter VLF.
8. Install the cover bracket and the cover plate over the cables.
9. Align the sliding gate with the rail.
10. To adjust the gate-rail height:

• Rotate the bottom support rods until the sliding gate and rail are aligned.

12. Insert the four retaining pins.
13. Tighten all fasteners.
14. Lower the table.
15. Close the p-door.
16. Close the sliding gate.

Drawing: Installed rail assembly

7. Install all the Trendsetter VLF outer panels.

8. If slip sheet removal is not being installed, install the plate deck.

1. Position the plate deck between the machine and the garage.
   The wide end sits on the bracket on the face of the garage. The narrow end sits on the top frame of the Trendsetter VLF. (There are no screws or fasteners.)

Installing the plate deck

9. Install the rear access panels.
   

1. Lower the hood.
2. Clean the hood, track support arms, and the MCU or garage.
3. Install the hood access guards.
   • Remove the protective covering from the 3 hood guards.
   • Install the 6 retaining pads, spacers and screws onto the hood guards.
   • Position the 3 guards along the top of the hood, 10mm back from the front edge and 9mm in from the sides. Leave a 9mm gap between each guard.
   • Mark their positions with a pencil.
   • Lift up one guard at a time. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the mounting pads and press into position.
4. Install the side access guards.
   • Install the 2 retaining brackets onto each side guard.
   • Cut the Velcro into 4 strips, each 50mm long.
   • Remove the backing from the hook side. Press the Velcro onto the 4 brackets.
   • Remove the backing from the loop side.
   • Position the side guard on the support arm. Align the vertical panel with the hood guard.
   • Install and tighten the retaining screw in each of the 4 brackets.
5. Install the slip sheet roller access guard.
   • Install the 2 retaining pads on the roller access guard, using the spacers and screws.
   • Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on both mounting pads.
   • Position the roller access guard on top of the slip sheet cover panel.
   • Align the mounting holes in the access guard with the cover panel.
   • Press the guard against the MCU or garage.
   • Install the screws and washers through the guard and into the slip sheet cover panel.

Warning! Before opening the hood, remove both side access guards and the hood access guard that is directly behind the picker.

10. Connect the workstation to the Trendsetter VLF.
    
11. Power up the Trendsetter VLF and the workstation.
    
12. Update the firmware.
    
13. Load the cassettes.