Guardian G-2 CS User manual

Stainless Steel Printer Enclosure
GUARDIAN G-2 CS
Enclosure Instructions
46709

Contents
1.0 Installation................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Open Guardian G-2 CS Cover ................................................................................... 1
1.2 Install the Power Unit Supply...................................................................................... 1
1.3 Remove the Cable Sealing Plate................................................................................ 1
1.4 Set the Printer into Enclosure..................................................................................... 1
1.5 Close Cover................................................................................................................ 2
2.0 Enclosure Options..................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Attaching the Terminal Block...................................................................................... 2
2.2 Installing the Heating Unit........................................................................................... 2
2.2.1 Options Power Supply Connection ................................................................................................. 2
2.2.2 Heater Cord Connection ................................................................................................................. 2
2.3 Installing the Axial Ventilating Fan.............................................................................. 3
2.4 Label Peel Option (factory installed)........................................................................... 3
3.0 Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 3
4.0 Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 3
Copyright © 2000 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
November 2000

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1.1 Open Guardian G-2 CS Cover
To open the Guardian G-2 CS cover, release the four
butterflylatches locatedat thebottom four cornersof
the enclosure. Push down on the enclosure to fully
open the latches. Then lift the cover away from the
base.
1.2 Install the Power Unit Supply
Loosenthe threenutsonthepowersupplybracketand
slidethepowersupplyunitunderneaththebracketsas
shown below. Tighten the three nuts to secure the
power supply.
1.3 Remove the Cable Sealing Plate
Removethe fourbolts thathold thecable sealingplate
in place. Pull the cable sealing plate away from the
base. Routethe printerdata transmissioncord, power
supply cord, and options power cord through the base
opening and the four cable mounts. Loop cable ties
through the mounts to secure the cords in place.
Notes:
• Theoptionspowercordisonlyprovidedifyouare
installing an option.
• Excess Eltron printer power cord is coiled and
stored under mount plate. Excess Datamax
power cord is tightly wound and attached to extra
adhesive cable mount.
1.4 Set the Printer into Enclosure
Place the printer onto the mounting base of the
enclosure.Ifyouare installingtheDatamaxprinter,its
footpads fit into the recessed holes in the base of the
enclosure.Attachthenecessarycablesandpowercord
to the printer.
Placethecablesealingplatebackinitsoriginallocation.
The cords should be between the base gasket and the
cable sealing plate. Reinstall the screws in the cable
sealing plate and tighten snugly so the base gasket
compresses around the cables.
1.0 Installation
The Guardian®G-2 CS features an 18-gauge stainless
steelenclosurethatprovidesenhancedprotectionagainst
washdown environments and high humidity. Standard
featuresalsoincludeabottomplate,mountingplatefor
the printer, power supply, and cables. Use the diagram
on page 4 to help guide you through the installation
instructions.

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2.2 Installing the Heating Unit
Placetheheaterbracketwithattachedheatingunitover
thebaseand tightenthe twostuds intoplace. Routethe
cable through the two cable mounts located on the
power supply bracket and base, to the terminal block.
2.2.1 Options Power Supply Connection
Connect the green and yellow ground wire from the
power cord and the six-inch green and yellow ground
wire jumper to the ground stud located next to the
printer power switch. Be sure the wires are securely
positioned between the two stud nuts. Attach the other
end of the six-inch green and yellow ground jumper
wire to the upper right connection of the terminal
block.Routetheblueandbrownwiresfromthe options
power cord through the cable mount to the lower right
and middle right connections on the terminal block as
shown in the diagram below. Apply adhesive ground
sticker next to ground stud on base.
2.2.2 Heater Cord Connection
Attach the heater cord to the terminal block as shown
in the diagram below.
Heater Cord
If you are installing only the heater option, slide the
protective warning shield over the terminal block
standoffs and secure with two nuts.
1.5 Close Cover
Close and latch the cover. Tighten the butterfly
lockdown latches. Open the label access door to begin
printinglabels. Note:Besure toclosethe labelaccess
door before cleaning the enclosure.
2.0 Enclosure Options
Optional features of the Guardian G-2 CS Printer
enclosure include:
• Heating unit
• Axial ventilating fan
2.1 Attaching the Terminal Block
Before installing the axial venting fan or heating unit,
you must attach the terminal block to the side of the
power supply bracket. To do this, align the insulator
plate and block with the appropriate holes and tighten
into place with two standoffs and screws. Adhere a
cable mount on each side of the terminal block. (See
diagram on page 4.)
Green
Black
White
Green and Yellow
Brown
Blue
Options
Power Cord

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2.3 Installing the Axial Ventilating Fan
Attach the fan to the top of the power unit bracket and
tightenwithfourscrewsandfournylocknuts.Thenrun
the fan wires to the terminal block. Attach the fan cord
to the terminal block as shown in the diagram below.
Note: If you haven’t already installed the heater unit,
see Section 2.2.1 on page 2.
3.0 Cleaning and Maintenance
To extend the shelf life of the Guardian G-2 printer
enclosure, do the following:
1. Unplug the power cord.
2. Close main cover and secure it tightly with the
four butterfly latches on each side of cover.
3. With a damp (not wet) sponge or cloth, clean
around immediate area of label slot. Then
fastenlabelaccesscoversecurelyinplacewiththe
plastic knobs provided. The label access cover
must be fastened in place before proceeding.
4. Usea sponge orscrubbingbrush and soapywater
to wash down the printer cover.
5. Rinse printer by splashing with cold water.
4.0 Warranty
TheGuardianG-2CSiscoveredbyRiceLakeWeighing
Systems standard product limited warranty. Please
refer to the Electronic Replacement Parts &
Components catalog for further information.
Brown
Green and Yellow
Brown
Blue
2.4 Label Peel Option (factory installed)
TheLabelPeelOption(RLWSPN53965)iscomposed
of a new enclosure with an opening for the label with
internal rewind. A solid splashguard with gasket is
supplied to cover opening during clean up.

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WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGE
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING
Cable Sealing
Plate
Heating Unit
Power Supply Unit
Axial Ventilating Fan
Terminal Block
Protective Warning
Shield
Cable Mounts
Ground Stud
Nuts
Base
Power Supply Bracket