Honeywell DR4300 manual Preparing the Recorder for Startup, Preparing the Recorder for Operation

DR4300 Circular Chart Recorder

4.4.2 Preparing the Recorder for Startup

Introduction

Before applying power to the recorder, complete these preparation tasks.

ATTENTION

Never move the pen arms when the unit is operating unless adjusting the pen alignment as described in Section 8.

WARNING

SHOCK HAZARD

When the unit is powered a potentially lethal shock hazard exists at the AC line connections at TB1 on each printed circuit assembly (behing the chart plate). Make sure the unit power is disconnected before starting the procedure. More than one switch may be required to de-energize the recorder.

Failure to observe this precaution can result in exposure to a potentially lethal shock hazard.

Procedure

Refer to Figure 4-4to identify the basic chart plate components and follow the procedure in Table 4-20to prepare the recorder for operation.

	Table 4-20 Preparing the Recorder for Operation
Step	Action

1Open the door of the recorder.

2Pull up on the pen lifter to raise the pen(s) from the chart plate and remove the protective cap from each pen tip. Lift the locking clip on the chart hub.

3Slip the new chart under the pen lifter, pen and time index, and press it into place over the chart hub.

4Turn the chart until the desired time line on the chart is aligned with the time index on the chart plate and pen 1 before closing the locking clip on the hub. Push down on the lifter to return the pen(s) to the chart.

CAUTION: Do not try to rotate the hub

Time index

Pen lifter

Large chart hub

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Figure 4-4 Basic Chart Plate Components

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