Specifications

Thread Tensioner Assembly
Assembly Removal
The thread tensioner assembly is attached to the top of the needle case. To remove
the tensioner assembly refer to the procedure that follows.
1. Turn OFF the EMT 10/4T and disconnect the power cord from its power source.
2a. Remove the side, rear, end, and front covers from around the head that is
having the tensioner assembly removed (refer to cover removal on page 2-1).
2b. For head #1, also remove the color change covers as described on page 3-21.
3a. For head #1, disconnect the ribbon cable connection at the front connector of
the color change PCB.
3b. For heads #2 and #3, disconnect the two ribbon cable connections at the rear of
the tensioner PCB.
3c. For head #4, disconnect the single ribbon cable connection at the rear of the
tensioner PCB.
4. Remove the 4 socket head cap screws at the front as shown in Figure 3-11.
5. Carefully lay the tensioner assembly (with the thread tubes still attached) over the
top of the thread tree.
Thread Guide Tubes
The thread guide tubes from the thread tree extend into the tensioner bracket. If
you wish to remove the tensioner bracket assembly further from the head, you will
need to remove the thread guide tubes.
1. Remove the thread from the thread guide tubes.
thread tensioner
assembly
4 screws
Figure 3 - 11
3 - 12 Thread Tensioner Assembly
EMT 10/4T Technical Manual Melco Embroidery Systems