User`s guide

Preparing for Imaging 4
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scanner mounting fixture (Figure 32). Place the nose assembly in the
socket on top of the scanner, aligning its contact pins if applicable.
Applying even, steady, vertical pressure at the edges of the nose
assembly, seat it into the socket, as shown in Figure 33.
Figure 33 Applying even, vertical pressure at the edges to insert the
nose assembly.
CAUTION
Push evenly and straight down when inserting the nose assembly. Small
off-axis forces will create LARGE torques about the anchor point for the
piezoes, where most breakage occurs.
Do NOT push down on the top of the nose assembly as this will damage
the spring clip and/or glass window.