(6) Install the replacement cable by following the procedure in reverse.
Remember, the two upper cables support the counterweight carriage, even if only one
of them is being replaced. It is important to ensure both cables are routed over their
pulleys and the looped ends engage the grooves in their respective ends of the
counterweight equalizer bar.
(7)
Replace the rear cover on the tower.
c. Front Counterweight Cable Replacement.
(1)
The table should be in the horizontal position.
(2)
If the front counterweight cable needs to be replaced, remove table top
and sub-top.
(3) Loosen and remove the cable adjustment, which is located at the
foot-end of the front counterweight.
(4)
Disconnect the cable from the carriage.
(5)
Install a replacement cable and adjust the tension with the cable
adjustment.
d. Rear Counterweight Cable Installation.
(1)
The table should be in the horizontal position.
(2) If the rear counterweight cable needs to be replaced, remove the table
top and sub-top.
(3)
There are two cables for the rear counterweights.
(4) Loosen and remove the cable adjustment, which is located at the
foot-end of the rear counterweight.
(5) Disconnect the appropriate cable from the carriage and the
counterweight.
(6)
Install a replacement cable and adjust the tension with the cable
adjustment.
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