Replacing the Drive Magnets of the Carrier

Overview

A Lexium™ MC12 carrier has two drive magnets which are firmly mounted on a supporting plate. The drive magnets cannot be replaced individually. The supporting plate with the two magnets can only be replaced as a whole.

NOTE: Also refer to Information About Replacing Parts of the Carrier.

Replacing the Drive Magnets of the Carrier

NOTE: Exposed or uninstalled carriers must have the protective cover of the drive magnets installed at all times. The cover is only removed at the time of carrier installation.

Step	Action
1	NOTE: A Lexium™ MC12 carrier has two drive magnets (2+3) which are firmly mounted on a supporting plate (1). First install the protective cover (4) of the drive magnets by sliding it onto the magnets if it is not already installed. Refer to Removing the Protective Cover of the Drive Magnets.
2	Loosen and remove the three screws (M4x16 class 8.8) (a) with which the supporting plate is fixed, and the associated washers.
3	Remove the supporting plate (b) with the two drive magnets.
4	Insert a new supporting plate and fix the supporting plate with the associated screws. Make sure to add the associated washers as well.
5	Tighten the screws with a torque of 3 Nm (26.56 lbf-in).