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Upgrade Instructions – Cuvette Manufacturing

Upgrade Instructions

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1 Installing the Top Seal Kit 4

1.1 Before Replacement 4
1.1.1 Applicable Systems 4
1.2 Installing the Top Seal Kit (SMN 11349712) 4
1.2.1 Contents of SVSP Retrofit Kit-Top Seal Asy-EXL (SMN 11349712) 4
1.2.2 Directions 4

2 Installing the “Soft Tip” Cuvette Form Kit 27

2.1 Before Replacement 27
2.1.1 Applicable Systems 27
2.1.2 Supercedes 27
2.2 Directions 27

3 Top Seal Pivot Arm / Capstan Retrofit 33

3.1 Before Replacement 33
3.1.1 Applicable Systems 33
3.1.2 Supercedes 33
3.2 Directions 33
3.2.1 Retrofit Procedure 34
3.2.2 Top Seal Pivot Arm Heating Element Alignment Procedure 36

4 Changes to Previous Version 37

4.1 Version 05 37

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1 Installing the Top Seal Kit

1.1 Before Replacement

WARNING

Customers must not attempt to remove or replace this component. Removing or replacing this
component could cause personal injury or damage to the instrument if performed improperly.
◆ This procedure and any associated adjustments or maintenance must be performed only by a qualified
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Representative.

1.1.1 Applicable Systems

⊗ RxL ⊗ RxL Max ⊗ EXL 200

⊗ EXL with LM ⊗ XPand ⊗ XPand Plus

1.2 Installing the Top Seal Kit (SMN 11349712)

1.2.1 Contents of SVSP Retrofit Kit-Top Seal Asy-EXL (SMN 11349712)

SMN Description Qty.

11349639 CAPSTAN MOTOR MOUNTING PLATE 1

11481635 SAFETY COVER 1

11349657 PCA STANDOFF BRACKET 1

11349663 TOP SEAL MOUNTING PLATE ASSEMBLY 1

11349805 STRIPPER AND DEFLECTOR CUVETTE 1

11349799 SPACER 14MM OD X 7MM ID X 11.2L STL 1

11349800 SHOULDER SCREW 1

11349703 SVSP HARDWARE-TOP SEAL-EXL 1

10480836 LABEL HOT 1

11349731 SAFETY LABEL BRACKET ASSY 1

Tab. 1: Contents of SVSP Retrofit Kit-Top Seal Asy-EXL (SMN 11349712)

1.2.2 Directions
Read this entire procedure carefully before performing this retrofit.

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1.2.2.1 Remove and Disassemble the Top Seal Assembly

The following components from the old top seal assembly will be reused when installing the retrofit kit:

• Capstan Drive Motor - 10800001

• Capstan Drive - 10800000

• Solenoid - 11240212

• Seal Head Assembly - 10802988

• Top Seal Control PCA - 10802989

1. Perform the Controlled Power Shutdown procedure (Operator's Guide).

2. Raise the reagent lid.

WARNING

Several cuvettes are exposed that have not yet been topsealed.

◆ These cuvettes may contain chemically or biologically hazardous materials and should be treated
accordingly; Safety glasses or face shields are recommended.

3. Remove the top seal assembly:

a. Disconnect the J2, J3, and J4connections to the top seal.

Fig. 1: Disconnecting electrical connections

1 PCA cover assembly

2 J4
3 J3
4 J2

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b. Remove the PCA cover assembly by removing the mounting screw using a 9/64 Allen wrench.

Fig. 2: Removing the PCA cover assembly

1 PCA cover assembly

2 PCA cover assembly mounting screw

c. Disconnect the P33 E connection to the solenoid under the baseplate.

Fig. 3: Disconnecting P33 E

1 P33 E
2 Top seal solenoid

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d. Remove the two top seal baseplate screws using a 9/64 Allen wrench.

Fig. 4: Removing top seal assembly baseplate screws

1 Top seal baseplate screws

2 Top seal assembly

e. Pull the top seal assembly out from the bottom of the baseplate.

Fig. 5: Removing the top seal assembly

1 Top seal assembly

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4. Remove the top seal sealing head:

a. Remove the screws and save them for installation of the replacement assembly.

Fig. 6: Removing the top seal head screws

1 Top seal head screws

2 Top seal head

b. Remove the cable from the clip located on the bottom of the top seal, then remove the seal head
assembly.

Save the top seal head assembly. It will be used during installation of the replacement assembly.

Fig. 7: Removing the cable from the clip

1 Cable clip

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Fig. 8: Removing the top seal head assembly

1 Top seal head assembly

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5. Remove the top seal solenoid:

a. Remove the solenoid cable from the cable clip.

Fig. 9: Removing the solenoid cable from the clip

1 Cable clip

b. Remove the two nuts from the top seal solenoid mounting screw.

Take care not to lose the star washers or the mounting nuts as they will be reused during installation
of the new assembly.

Fig. 10: Removing the top seal solenoid

1 Top seal solenoid

2 Top seal solenoid mounting nuts with lock washers

c. Slide the top seal solenoid out from the top seal assembly.

Save the top seal solenoid, mounting nuts (SMN 11055022), and lock washers (SMN 11056984). They
will be used during installation of the replacement assembly.

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6. Remove the capstan latch assembly:

a. Release the capstan latch and remove the cuvette film from the capstan.

WARNING

Several cuvettes are exposed that have not yet been topsealed.

◆ These cuvettes may contain chemically or biologically hazardous materials and should be
treated accordingly; Safety glasses or face shields are recommended.

b. Remove the old capstan latch by removing the 8-32 x 2.25 in. long cap screw with a 9/64 Allen wrench.

Fig. 11: Removing the capstan latch

1 Capstan latch

7. Remove the capstan base plate and the capstan motor from the instrument baseplate by removing the 2
screws on the top seal mounting plate using a 9/64 allen wrench. Retain the motor for later use. The capstan
base plate will not be reused and can be discarded.

Fig. 12: Removing the capstan baseplate

8. Remove the stripper assembly using a 9/64 allen wrench.

9. Using a 3/32 Allen wrench, loosen the setscrew on the side of the capstan that holds the capstan to the
motor shaft. Save the setscrew for installation of the replacement assembly.
10. Remove the old capstan. Save the capstan for installation of the replacement assembly.

11. Remove the capstan motor from the baseplate using a 3/32 allen wrench.

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1.2.2.2 Assemble the Seal Head Assembly with the Top Seal Mounting Plate
Assembly
1. Align the thermal insulation shim with the seal head assembly.

Use shims as needed to align the seal head assembly in the center of the capstan.

Fig. 13: Assembling the seal head assembly with the top seal mounting plate assembly

(1) Thermal insulation shim - SMN 11349649

(2) Top seal heating assembly
(3) M2 screws - SMN 11055898

Fig. 14: Seal head assembly assembled with the top seal mounting plate assembly

2. Place the top seal heating element assembly over the rail mounting bracket.

3. Slide the piece of black heat shrink that sits closest to the heating element toward the connector end of
the wire, so it sits beyond the cable clip.

4. Fasten the top seal heating element assembly in place using the M2 screws.

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5. Route the cable through the clip which is located on the top of the top seal. Include a small service loop
to provide room for the seal head to travel.

Fig. 15: Routing the cable

(1) Cable routed through clip

Fig. 16: Routing the cable

1.2.2.3 Assemble the Solenoid with the Solenoid Mounting Plate

• Assemble the solenoid with the solenoid mounting plate. Place shims between the solenoid and the
mounting plate as needed to ensure full engaged contact when the solenoid is engaged, then tighten the
nut to secure the assembly.

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Fig. 17: Assembling the solenoid with the solenoid mounting plate

(1) Nut
(2) Star washer
(3) E-clip - SMN 10450186
(4) Spacer - SMN 11241263
(5) Shim - SMN 11349648
(6) Solenoid

Fig. 18: Solenoid and solenoid mounting plate

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1.2.2.4 Assemble the Capstan Motor with the Top Seal baseplate Assembly
1. Assemble the capstan motor baseplate with the capstan motor using M3 Torx screws and a T-10 Torx driver.

Fig. 19: Assembling the capstan motor with the baseplate

(1) M3 Torx screws - SMN 11219205

(2) Capstan motor baseplate - SMN 11349639
(3) Capstan motor

2. Assemble the capstan motor with the top seal baseplate assembly using 9/64 screws.

Fig. 20: Assembling the capstan motor with the top seal baseplate assembly

(1) Capstan motor assembly

(2) 9/64 screws - SMN 10480358
(3) Top seal baseplate assembly - SMN 11349663

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Fig. 21: Capstan motor assembled with top seal baseplate assembly

3. Assemble the capstan drive with the motor shaft using the set screw. Apply Loctite before installing and
tightening the set screw.

Ensure the following:

• The set screw is aligned with the flat area of the motor shaft.

• There is a gap of 0.010 (0.010 inches is approximately 0.25 millimeters) ± 0.0002 in. between the
instrument baseplate and the capstan.

A piece of printer paper folded once can be used to set the correct gap between the capstan and the
top seal plate.

• The capstan does not rub against the top seal plate at any point in a full rotation.

Assemble the stripper bracket and deflector plate with the top seal baseplate using 8/32 screws.

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Fig. 22: Assembling the stripper bracket and deflector plate with the top seal baseplate

(1) Stripper bracket - SMN 11349805

(2) Screws -SMN 10480358 and Lock Washers - SMN 10449696
(3) Top seal baseplate assembly

Fig. 23: Stripper bracket and deflector plate assembled with the top seal baseplate assembly

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4. Install the warning label bracket using a cheese head slotted M2 screw.

Fig. 24: Installing the warning label bracket

(1) Top seal baseplate

(2) Cheese head slotted M2 screw - SMN 11055898
(3) Safety label bracket - SMN 11349731

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5. Assemble the capstan latch assembly using the shoulder screw with a 3/16 Allen wrench.

Ensure that the capstan latch arm is to the right.

Fig. 25: Installing the capstan latch assembly

(1) Top seal baseplate assembly

(2) Capstan latch assembly
(3) Shoulder screw - SMN 11349800
(4) Spacer - SMN 11349799

Fig. 26: Capstan latch installed on the top seal baseplate assembly

6. Remove the plastic film from both sides of the safety cover prior to applying the hot label.

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7. Install the warning label bracket using the 8/32 screw.

Fig. 27: Installing the warning label bracket safety cover

(1) Top seal baseplate

(2) Safety cover - SMN 11481635
(3) 9/64 screw - SMN 10480836 and Washer SMN 11481793
(4) Hot label - SMN 10480836

Prior to installing the top seal assembly, ensure the end of the cuvette film is routed to the left of where
the capstan drive will sit when assembled.

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8. Install the top seal assembly onto the instrument baseplate using an 9/64 screw.

Fig. 28: Assembling the top seal assembly with the assembly baseplate

(1) Assembly baseplate

(2) Screw - SMN 10480358 and Washer SMN 11481793
(3) Top seal assembly

9. Once the assembly is in place test the Capsatn latch. It should clip on to the post and not easily be
disengaged. If so, remove the latch and make adjustment using the two screws at the base of the metal
latch plate.

10. Use a 1/16 allen wrench to remove the mounting bracket from the PCB assembly. The PCB assembly will
be reused during installation of the replacement assembly.

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11. Assemble the PCA standoff bracket with the PCA assembly using a 4-40 screw and a 1/16 allen wrench.

Fig. 29: Assembling the PCA standoff bracket with the PCA assembly

(1) PCA assembly

(2) PCA standoff bracket - SMN 11349657
(3) 4-40 screws - SMN 11057471, Washers - SMN 10486408, and Lock washers - SMN 10448735

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12. Install the PCA standoff bracket assembly and cable clamp onto the top seal baseplate with 7/64 screws.

Fig. 30: Assembling the PCA standoff bracket assembly

(1) PCA assembly

(2) Cable Clamp - SMN 10479729
(3) Screws - SMN 10859839 and Lock washers SMN 10449696
(4) Top seal baseplate

13. Connect the J2, J3, and J4 connections to the top seal.

Fig. 31: Connecting the electrical connections to the top seal

(1) PCA assembly

(2) J2 cable
(3) J3 cable
(4) J4 cable

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14. Connect the P33 E connection to the solenoid under the baseplate.

15. Position the film and engage the capstan latch.

The capstan latch length may need to be adjusted by loosening the two screws on the latch, changing the
length, and tightening the screws.
16. Power on the instrument.

17. Cycle enough cuvettes in Diagnostics to verify cuvettes are being properly sealed. If cuvettes are not being
properly sealed, continue to section 1.3.2.5 - Align the Top Seal.

1.2.2.5 Align the Top Seal

1. Verify that the cuvette drive motor mounting screws are secure.

2. Unplug J2 and wait for the red and yellow LEDs to turn off. This allows the seal head to be at a safe
temperature for handling.

3. Remove the PCA standoff bracket assembly. Use a 9/64 Allen wrench to remove the mounting screw.

4. Clean the capstan to remove reagent residue.

5. Confirm the following:

• The gap between the capstan and the cuvette wheel is 0.005 inches with film in place.

• The gap between the top of the capstan and the bottom of the base plate is 0.010 ± 0.0002 inches.
6. Release the capstan latch and lower the film.

7. With the film removed, engage the capstan latch.

8. Align the top of the seal head to the top edge of the rubber backing on the capstan. Add or remove shims
to adjust the height of the assembly as necessary.

Adding shims will raise the assembly and removing shims will lower the assembly positioning on the
capstan.

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Fig. 32: Aligning the seal head to the capstan

9. Loosen the base plate assembly mounting screws 1/4 turn and adjust the seal head to align with the
capstan.

10. Push the sealing head into the capstan rubber. Hold it firmly, and then tighten the base plate mounting
screws.

11. Go to Diagnostics > Electro-mech > Cuvette, and then press F5 to activate the solenoid.

12. Gently push the assembly into the capstan until the sealing head just touches the red rubber on the capstan.
Ensure that there is full radial contact and no gap on the solenoid, and then tighten the base plate screws.

13. Wrap film around the capstan and engage the lever.

14. Verify that the top seal head is centered on the cuvette.

15. Install the PCA standoff bracket assembly.

16. Connect J2 and wait for the yellow and red LEDs to turn on. This indicates that the top seal has reached
proper sealing temperature.

17. Go to Diagnostics > Electro-mech > Cuvette.

18. Type 50 and press Enter.

19. Press F1 to begin the cycle.

20. Check the first 10 cuvettes for air or liquid leaks (vacuum sealed).

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21. If the first 10 cuvettes are good, allow 50 to finish and inspect all 50 for leaks.

The cuvette seal should look like one continuous line of seals.

22. If any leaks are found, repeat this alignment procedure.

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2 Installing the “Soft Tip” Cuvette Form

Kit
2.1 Before Replacement

WARNING

Customers must not attempt to remove or replace this component. Removing or replacing this
component could cause personal injury or damage to the instrument if performed improperly.
◆ This procedure and any associated adjustments or maintenance must be performed only by a qualified
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Representative.

2.1.1 Applicable Systems

⊗ RxL ⊗ RxL Max ❒ EXL 200

❒ EXL with LM ⊗ XPand ⊗ XPand Plus

2.1.2 Supercedes
751831.601

2.2 Directions
Read this entire procedure carefully before removing or replacing this part.

1. Perform a controlled power down.

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2. Replace old Cuvette Form Assembly with new “soft tip” form assembly.

a. Disconnect connectors labeled P/J13K (heat torch).

b. Remove cuvette air elbow by removing 3/32 hex screw.

c. Remove cuvette form assembly by removing the two 9/64 hex screws from the bottom of the old cuvette
arm.

Fig. 33: Remove Cuvette Form Assembly

1 3/32 Hex
2 9/64 Hex

d. Install the new cuvette form assembly in by reversing steps A-C.

3. Replace the alignment bar thumbscrew with the larger thumbscrew provided in the new kit.

a. Hold retainer ring with a pair of pliers while turning the screw CCW.

b. Keep turning the screw until it is removed from holder.

c. Reverse steps A and B while using the new larger screw and retaining ring.

It is very important that this screw is tight when manufacturing cuvettes. There is only 0.035” of
compression on the soft tip and if the screw is loose and the compression is lost, Bad Cuvette errors will
occur. The reason the thumbscrew size has been increased is to make sure that it is easier to tighten.

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4. Cuvette form solenoid replacement and adjustment:

a. Unscrew the alignment bar thumbscrew and raise the alignment bar out of the way.
b. Disconnect plug P/J33C from the cuvette formation solenoid.

c. Loosen the nuts and remove the solenoid assembly.

d. Install the new cuvette form solenoid assembly on the cuvette form arm.

Lightly pull the solenoid armature so that the E-ring will be right next to the solenoid body. Continue
to leave the solenoid armature in this position. This will prevent the E-ring from being damaged by the
wrench used to tighten the nuts. On each screw, put (3) X 0.020” (closer to solenoid) + (2) X 0.010”
washers between the solenoid and the form arm, and (5) X 0.010” washers and a nut with star washer
over the other side of the arm. Tighten the solenoid on the form arm (nut with star washer must be
used to prevent solenoid from loosening up). Connect the solenoid wires.

Fig. 34: Replacing the Cuvette Form Solenoid

1 Wrench
2 Push Shaft in to Make Sure that E-Ring Will Not Be Crushed by the Wrench
3 X 0.020" + X 0.010" washers
4 X 0.010" washers

Ensure that the cuvette window/ring horizontally aligns with the cuvette arm at the ceramic yellow
insulator. If not, readjust the cuvette ring alignment.

e. Adjustment of the solenoid gap:

From the main Operating Menu press F7: Diagnostics, F1: Electro/Mech, F4: Cuvette.

A blown cuvette needs to be in front of the cuvette form assembly.

If there is not press F2: Make Cuvette.

Press F6: Compressor to turn on the compressor.

While the compressor is on manually push in on the cuvette form solenoid shaft/armature until the
pressure gauge is at 20 PSI (Note: if the instrument has a cuvette air valve. press F5: Top Seal Solenoid
to open the air valve – this may need to be pressed multiple times during the adjustment). The solenoid
gap at this point should be between 0.020” and 0.045”.

The ideal gap is 0.035”. Moving washers evenly either in front of the mounting bracket or behind the
mounting bracket makes the adjustment.

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Fig. 35: Moving Washers

1 Adjust gap by shifting 0.010" shims

2 Turn on airflow to form block. Manually push form armature (shaft) until diaphragm starts to seal.
Set the gap in this condition = 0.020" to 0.045". Ideal gap = 0.035".

Using brass feeler gauges makes the adjustment easier.

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5. Cuvette Arm Height Alignment:

a. Loosen the thumbscrew (with a screwdriver if necessary) for the Form Arm. De-energize the U-seal
solenoid (Diagnostics (F7); Electro/Mech(F1); Cuvette(F4); U-Seal Solenoid(F4)).
b. If cuvette film has been installed cut away a small section of the partly formed cuvette as shown.

Fig. 36: Cuvette Film

c. Remove the diaphragm, ceramic yellow insulator, and the O-ring under the insulator on the form block.

d. Install the alignment gauge on the form block as shown (make sure the O-ring has been removed).
Lightly tighten the alignment gauge using the screw for the insulator.

Fig. 37: Installing the Alignment Gauge

1 Alignment

e. Lightly push the cuvette arm toward the cuvette ring.

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f. Add or remove shims for cuvette arm height until the gauge just clears the cuvette ring.

Fig. 38: Add / Remove Shims

1 Gauge Just Clears Cuvette Ring

g. Remove the alignment gauge and reinstall the O-ring and the ceramic yellow insulator (727665.002).
Use a new O-ring (269992.001) if the old one appears torn.

6. Cycle 100-200 cuvettes to test cuvette manufacturing for proper operation and inspect for proper u-seal
adjustment.
7. Set System Counter screen Diaphragm replace at count to 12,000.
a. From the Operating menu press: F6: System Config.

b. Press F7: Password.

c. Type romcount05 in all lowercase letters.

d. Press Exit once.

e. Press F4: System Prep.

f. Prss F6: Sys Counters.

g. Cursor to Diaphragm Replace at 3000.

h. Enter 12000 and then Enter.

i. Press Exit.
j. Press Exit.
k. Press F6: System Config.

l. Press F7: Password.

m. Enter romcount05 In yellow it should say “System password: R.O.M. counters now: OFF.

n. Press and Hold Shift then Exit.

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3 Top Seal Pivot Arm / Capstan Retrofit

3.1 Before Replacement

WARNING

Customers must not attempt to remove or replace this component. Removing or replacing this
component could cause personal injury or damage to the instrument if performed improperly.
◆ This procedure and any associated adjustments or maintenance must be performed only by a qualified
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Representative.

3.1.1 Applicable Systems

⊗ RxL ⊗ RxL Max ⊗ EXL 200

⊗ EXL with LM ⊗ XPand ⊗ XPand Plus

3.1.2 Supercedes
751391.601

3.2 Directions
Read this entire procedure carefully before removing or replacing this part.

The top seal assembly was redesigned to minimize the number of adjustments and improve the overall
quality of the seal. The new design creates a lever arm effect to realize an increased force at the heating
element. The silicon rubber ring is now molded on to the capstan and ground to a tight tolerance to reduce
the flat spots associated with the old design. Also, the new idler block parts were designed to shift the pivot
point of the idler creating more clearance for installing / removing film from the capstan (since the longer
stripper made this operation more difficult).

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3.2.1 Retrofit Procedure

Fig. 39: Removing Top Assembly

1 Pivot Arm Mounting Screws

2 Solenoid Adjustment Screw
3 Pivot Arm
4 Nip Roller
5 Idler Block
6 Capstan
7 Top Seal Element

1. Remove the top seal assembly, idler roller assembly, and capstan from the instrument.
Disassemble the idler roller assembly to remove the old idler block and reassemble using the new idler
block. The 0.375” long round spacer will NOT be re-used with the new assembly. The 1.250” long round
spacer and the 0.125” long round spacer will be re-used. Use the same hardware to reinstall the spring
lever. Use the new retaining e-ring to reinstall the nip roller. Add the Pinch Point label to the idler block.
Discard the old idler block.

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2. Remove the top seal heating element from the old top seal and install it on the new top seal pivot arm
using the same hardware.

Fig. 40: Idler Block Support

3. Install the new capstan ensuring a gap of 0.010 ± 0.002 in. between the bottom of the baseplate and the
top of the capstan. The gap can also be set using a piece of system printer paper folded once between the
capstan and the top seal plate. Use Loctite 222 on the new setscrew.

4. Remove front left capstan motor screw as the hole will be used to the mount the idler block support.

5. Install the idler block support using two 8-32 x 0.50” cap screws and #8 lockwashers. Ensure the stripper
mount is under the support on the far side.

6. Install the idler roller assembly to the idler block support using the 8-32 x 1.75” cap screw and #8
lockwasher. The idler roller assembly will now pivot from the idler block support instead of the capstan
motor mounting screw.

7. Install new top seal pivot arm assembly using two 8-32 x 0.50” cap screws, #8 lockwashers, and #8
flatwashers.

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8. Place pivot arm solenoid wires in cable clamp and mount to baseplate using an 8-32 x 0.38” panhead screw
and #8 flatwasher.

Fig. 41: New Cable Clamp

3.2.2 Top Seal Pivot Arm Heating Element Alignment Procedure

1. Position the new top seal heating element and install the washers and screws, only if removed in the
previous step.

2. Align the heating element:

a. Use a 9/64 hex key to loosen the two screws holding the pivot arm to the mounting plate.

b. Finger-tighten the solenoid adjustment screw to completely close and hold the gap on the solenoid.
You may need to adjust the locking nut.

c. While keeping the edge of the pivot arm base aligned with the outer edge of themounting plate, slide
the pivot arm assembly toward the capstan until the heating element radius is aligned perfectly with
the radius of the capstan silicone ring. Alignment is correct when the parts are touching with very slight
compression of the silicone ring.

The melted film establishes the desired solenoid gap during operation.

3. While keeping the heating element aligned, use a 9/64 hex key to tighten the pivot arm mounting screws.

4. Loosen the solenoid adjustment screw until the solenoid opens completely. Lock it into position with the
nut to ensure free movement of the assembly.

5. Tie Wrap the excess heater wire past the cable clamp, ensuring an adequate service loop for element
operation.
6. Check that cuvettes are sealing correctly:

a. Press F7: Diagnostics, F1: Electro/Mech, F4: Cuvette.

b. Press F1: Cycle and enter as many cuvettes as necessary until empty (air-filled) cuvettes come off the
wheel. Press Enter.
c. Gently squeeze the air-filled cuvettes. Correctly sealed cuvettes will maintain their shape. If air leaks
out, realign the heating element.

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4 Changes to Previous Version

4.1 Version 05

Chapter/Section Change Description Change Number

( Page 4 Before Replacement) Removed reference to the older Top CHG0053747

Seal Kit versions of the top seal kit
(SMN 10801010).

( Page 4 Installing the Top Seal New section of instructions added. CHG0053747
Kit (SMN 11349712))

Installing the Top Seal Kit (SMN Removed the section/instructions for n.a.
10801010) (previously section Installing the Top Seal Kit (SMN
1.2) 10801010) (previously section 1.2).

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