17000 - Carriage Optics Removal and Installation
How do I remove and install the carriage optics in my laser?
Removal:
- Loosen lower right thumb screw on carriage optics cover.
- Slide optics cover up and tighten top left thumb screw to hold the cover in place.
- Loosen the large thumb screw holding the mirror.
- Slide the mirror out.
- Remove the rubber air assist tubing from the lens tube.
- Insert manual focus gauge into holes on lens clamp and turn to the left.
- Slide the lens tube out.
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Installation:
- Slide lens tube into slot on carriage. Make sure the brass fitting faces out.
- Insert manual focus gauge into holes on lens clamp and turn to the right.
- Attach rubber air hose to brass fitting.
- Insert mirror into holder and tighten thumb screw.
- Close optics cover and secure thumb screws.
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If further assistance is required, please visit www.epiloglaser.com/support to contact Epilog Laser Technical Support.