Ponoko RepRap - Installing the Z Axis Tensioner

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

• Locate the 5mm six-sided Tensioner Holder and matching 3mm square plate.
• Using four M3 20mm screws, washers, and nuts, attach the plate to the Tensioner Holder, capturing a diagonal brace, positioning it in line with the Z Axis ball chain.
• Locate two 5mm Bearing Holders (with captive M3 holes) and the circular 3mm Tensioner.
• Using four M3 12mm screws, washers, and nuts, attach the to Bearing Holders to the Tensioner.
• Attach the Tensioner to the Tensioner Holder using two M5 ?mm screws of unknown length, washers, and nuts.
• Using a single M3 20mm screw, washers, and nut, attach a $THING to the Bearing Holder.
• VikOlliver will fill in the rest!

-- RussNelson - 30 Dec 2008
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