Grizzly G9983 Platen, To insert the platen, To set the platen even with the belt rollers

Platen

The housing for the platen can be accessed by opening the door on the left-hand side of the machine.

A graphite sheet is mounted on the platen. Before installing, make sure that the graphite sheet is mounted on the left-hand side of the platen, as it will be inserted. Figure 8 shows the platen being installed correctly.

The direction of the graphite sheet is important because it must wrap around the platen in the same direction as the sanding belt rotates. If not, the sanding belt will unwrap the graphite sheet, exposing the sanding belt to the metal body of the platen. Note: the graphite sheet on the platen is considered a “consumable” item, similar to the sanding belts, and normal wear and tear from machine operation is not covered under warran- ty. For additional information on the platen, turn to page 33.

To insert the platen:

1.Line up the platen dovetail with the housing so it is positioned as described above.

2.Slide the platen into the housing as far as it can go.

Graphite Sheet

Figure 8. Install the platen with the graphite

sheet on the left-hand side.

The platen must now be set even with the sand- ing rollers.

To set the platen even with the belt rollers:

1.Lower the conveyor table as far as it will go.

2.Open the access door on the left-hand side and locate the platen adjustment knob shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9. Use this knob to raise/lower the platen.

3.Place a straightedge across both lower belt rollers and rotate the adjustment knob until the platen barely touches the straightedge. The platen should now be set even with the belt rollers.

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