Checking and adjusting the metering lips

Interval

  • At the beginning of the season

REQUIREMENTS

  • Metering unit is cleaned

  1. Loosen the nuts of the eyebolts 3 with the spanner 1.
  2. Swivel the eyebolts to the side.
  3. Take the sliding shutter 2 out of the holder. Slide it into the metering unit housing 4 up to the stop.
  1. Loosen the bolts 1 with the spanner 2.

  2. Remove the metering lip holder 3.

  1. Check the metering lip 5.

  2. If the chamfer 1 is wider than 2mm:

    Turn the metering lip

or

If the metering lip is worn on both sides:

Replace the metering lip.

  1. Adjust the distance A of the metering lip parallel to the metering lip holder 4 to 24mm.

  2. Tighten the bolts 2.

  3. Check the seal 3.

  4. If the seal is damaged:

    Replace the seal.

  1. Install the metering lip holder 3.
  2. Tighten the bolts 1 with the spanner 2.
  1. Park the sliding shutter 1 in the metering unit housing.
  2. Swivel the eyebolts in front of the sliding shutter.
  3. Tighten the nuts of the eyebolts 2 with the spanner 3.
  4. Park the spanner in the holder.