Brother GTX User manual

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UNCRATING:
Step by Step Photo
Instructions (Including
Using a Move Kit)

Step 1
2
•After cutting and removing the strapping
material.
•Remove the top cover of the crate.

Step 2
3
•Remove the side paneling cardboard from
each side of the crate.

Step 3
•Remove the front and back paneling from
the crate.
•After removing the paneling; remove any
pieces of cardboard inserts with the
exception of the three items at the front of
the printer.
•Only empty cardboard inserts are to be
removed like the ones indicated here in
the photo to the left.
KEEP THESE
DISPOSE OF THIS TYPE OF INSERT
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Step 4
•Remove the platen box from the crate. It is
located at the front right of the printer on the
crate. Also indicated in the top photo here.
•NOTE: Do not dispose of this box it contains
the platen for the printer.
•Remove the Accessories box from the crate
located at the front left of the printer.
•Store this item for the installing technician
•NOTE: Do not dispose of this box it contains
the print heads for the printer and other
needed items for setup
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Step 5
KEEP
DISPOSE OF
•Remove the large cardboard that has the Setup
Manual attached to it.
•Dispose of this piece of cardboard and keep the
manual.
•In total the three items in the bottom photo should
now be available for a technician at the time of setup.
Do not open or dispose of the boxes.
•If you WILL NOT be going through doorways less
than 42” wide then you may stop here. If you WILL
be going through smaller doorways and a move kit
was sent with the printer then proceed to the next
step.
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STOP

Step 6
•Make a rubber mallet ready for the next
step. (Note: there are other ways to
remove the items in the upcoming steps
without the rubber mallet however this is a
recommended item)
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Step 7
8
•Take the hammer and tap the two back
supports previously indicated until they come
loose from the glue holding them.
•The printer will still remain raised as it rests on
several other cardboard supports.
•You can now dispose of the two supports as
well once removed.

Step 8
9
•With the hammer take and knock down the
cardboard corner or slit with boxcutter.
•Do this for both corners at the back of the
printer as shown.

Step 9
•Ready the move kit: portable trolley and ratchet strap.
•With the move kit ready mount the trolley in the
manner shown
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Step 10
•Keep the trolley centered in a manner that also
keeps it from striking the arms that hold the back
cover.
•Also keep it so that the larger board further
protects the platen. Do not unbag or remove any
tape from the printer at this time.
Keep Both back cover
arms inside the wood
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Step 11
12
•Take the ratchet strap and secure it in the manner
shown.
•Note that the strap goes around the bottom board
•Then over the printer and under the housing securing
the platen rails.

Step 12
•Hook the two hooks together for the strap. The primary
function is to keep the trolley tight against the back of
the printer during the flip.
•When tightening the strap tighten to firm but do not
overtighten causing structural damage to the printer. If
the trolley is tight against the printer this is enough.
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Step 13
14
•Confirm that the trolley is secured in the
manner shown.
•Ensure that two people are available for the
process of flipping the printer one at the back
of the printer and one at the front of the
printer.
•The stronger individual should be at the front
of the printer performing the lifting action.

Step 14
•Person 1 should grab under the front cover in
the center where the rails are covered as
shown.
•As person begins to bring the printer into
contact with the ground; Person 2 needs to be
in position to ensure the printer moves no
further away from the pallet. Note the wheels
have locks on them as well and this should be
utilized.
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Step 15
16
•As Person 1 reaches the pinnacle of the
rotation; Person 2 needs to keep pressure
against the bottom.
•Once the printer is upright Person 2 can pull
the printer straight away from the crate
bottom.

Step 16
•Now each person should pick and end to help
guide and push from. Never do this from the
middle of the printer as this device is designed to
tip forward to set the printer back down.
•Do not touch or lean on the center of the printer
while upright on the trolley especially while
moving it.
•Only touch the center platen area again when both
persons are setup in front and behind the trolley
ready to brace the printer and slowly set it back
down in order to avoid damage or injury.
•Reverse the strapping and mounting processes to
remove the move kit.
DO NOT
LEAN ON
THIS AREA
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PUSH AND GUIDE
FROM THE ENDS
ONLY TILT
WHEN TWO
PEOPLE ARE
READY TO SET
DOWN THE
PRINTER