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Chapter 5 Section I: Replacement Procedures
Spring Assembly, Gas
CAUTION Two persons may be required to do this procedure. Prop or hold the
printer cover securely while disengaging the gas spring assembly.
NOTE: This procedure applies only to cabinet models.
Removal
1. Prepare the printer for maintenance (page 106).
2. Open the cabinet rear door.
3. Pry back the spring retaining clips. (See Figure 31, page 210.)
4. Remove the gas spring assembly from the ball studs.
Installation
CAUTION The gas spring assembly must be installed with the gas cylinder in the
uppermost position.
Two persons may be required to do this procedure. Prop or hold the
printer cover securely while installing the gas spring assembly.
1. Position the gas spring assembly against the ball studs on the upper and
lower brackets. (See Figure 31, page 210.) The gas cylinder must be
uppermost.
2. Using external grip ring pliers to spread the retaining clips, push the gas
spring assembly onto the ball joints and slide the spring clips over the top
(bottom) of the ball joint into the retaining grooves.
3. Close the printer cover.
4. Return the printer to normal operation (page 107).