• Before removing the ITB unit, be sure to rotate both levers of the ITB cleaning unit and the belt release lever down to the left.
  • The PTR unit must be removed before removal of the ITB unit.
  • If the ITB unit is removed with the PTR unit in the drawer, the edge of the ITB unit will scour and ruin the surface of the PTR below as the ITB unit is pulled from the machine. This can permanently damage the PTR as shown below.

  1. Remove the ITB cleaning unit. (See previous section)
  2. Prepare a clean place to lay the ITB unit. If you are going to lay it on the floor, cover the location with a clean drop cloth or paper.
  3. Make sure that both levers, [A] and [B] are down. These levers must be down before you can remove the ITB unit.
  4. Disconnect the ITB unit at the upper left [C] (x1).
  5. Disconnect the ITB unit at the upper right [D] (x1).
  6. On the right end of the ITB unit, remove the plate [A] (x3).
  7. After removing the PTR [1], ITB cleaning unit [2], and right plate [3], you can remove the ITB unit.

  8. Grip the handle, and then pull the ITB unit out partially.

    • The unit weighs about 12 kg (26 lb.).
    • The unit is mounted on rails but there are no locks or releases to prevent it from falling after it leaves the rails.

  9. Grip the unit firmly on both sides, and then slowly pull it completely out of the machine.
  10. Set the ITB unit on a flat clean surface with the front side up.

Re-installation

  1. Before you re-install the ITB unit in the machine, make sure that the lever is down.

  • Inserting the ITB unit into the machine with this lever up could damage the belt.