Specifications

Thread Guide Tubes
The thread guide tubes from the thread tree extend into the tensioner bracket. If
you wish to remove the tensioner bracket assembly further from the head, you will
need to remove the thread guide tubes.
1. Remove the thread from the thread guide tubes.
2. Carefully grasp the thread guide tubes individually and remove them from the
thread tensioner bracket assembly by pulling on each thread guide tube near
where it enters the hole in the thread tensioner bracket.
NOTE: The thread guide tubes may be held in place with a bracket attached to the
tensioner assembly. This bracket must be removed to remove the tubes.
Individual Thread Tensioner Replacement
Each thread tensioner is secured by a set screw against the thread tensioner shaft
inside the thread tensioner bracket. The set screw is accessible through a slot at the
top of the tensioner bracket.
1. Using a 2.5 mm allen wrench, loosen the set screw associated with the thread
tensioner to be removed (see Figure 3-8).
2. Pull the thread tensioner out of the tensioner bracket.
3. To reinstall the thread tensioner, carefully insert the thread tensioner into the
tensioner bracket.
4. After inserting the thread tensioner into the tensioner bracket,the tensioner disk
may wobble while it is rotating. This is caused by the plastic disk not being fully
seated on the post. Grasp the plastic disk between your thumb and forefinger;
and while twisting back and forth, push to seat the disk fully on the post.
Thread
Tensioner
Bracket
Thread
Tensioner
set screw, accessible through
the slot in the top of the
thread tensioner bracket
Thread
Tensioner
shaft
Figure 3 - 8
3 - 10 Thread Tensioner Assembly
EMT 10T Technical Manual Melco Embroidery Systems