[GreenKeys] moving a model 19?

[John Lawson]

On Sun, 24 Jun 2007, mbdittmar at comcast.net wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have an opportunity to pick up a nice model 19.  I was wondering if 
> there is a way to "field disassemble" any of it to make it easier to 
> move.  Is most of the weight in the power supply?  Does the power supply 
> unbolt from the desk easily?


   Congratulations on your 'find'! Another venerable machine evades the 
dump!!

   The Mod 19 is extremely "modular" in construction, and breaks down 
easily into several more manageable sections...  you probably won't even 
need tools.

   If possible, I would suggest disassembling it at the 'source' - or 
certainly supervising it's move.  The machine itself, and the 
Transmitter-Distributor (tape reader) are just sitting on the table. If 
it's up-ended - gravity will make an un-recoverable tragedy out of this.

   The metal cover and paper-tape magazine comes off the machine, after 
removing the paper crank on the left side and tearing the paper tape from 
the punch, if any. The keyboard unit has two thumbscrews on the left and 
right (facing you) that hold it into the base... remove these and the 
entire keyboard slides out toward you like a drawer.  The Typing Unit sits 
on the base held down by four large knurled thumbscrews - locate these, 
unscrew them, and the 'printer' will lift (carefully - watch what you pick 
it up by!!) off the base, leaving the motor assembly.  Set all this 
delicate old machinery aside where it will be safe.

   The TD (tape reader) cover just sits on the TD, lift it off. The TD 
itself is 'hooked' under a sliding connector - lift up the front slightly 
(there's a handle-niche in the base) pull it toward you and lift it away 
from the table - set it aside.

   If the typing unit base is hard-wired into the table - take a photo, or 
mark the wires - here's where you'll need a small flat-bladed 
screwdriver....  if the base wiring terminates in connectors - you won't 
need to unwire it - just photo/mark the places where the connectors go, 
and remove them. Pull the base up from the felt and fish the wires out 
thru the square slot in the table.

   The 'power supply' (Rectifier) sits on a shelf in the rear - it also 
should be easy to disconnect and remove - it's about 80-90 pounds - not a 
big deal.

   Now, you should just have the table with the felt surface and all the 
oil/grease/chads/grunge that has built up over the years.

   Take the Parts seperately to where you wish to install it - and then:

   Rebuild it - clean it - lube it - check it out  WHILE IT'S IN PIECES... 
then put 'er back together and I'll see you on 20M....


   Again - I'd be sure to personally supervise the loading and delivery to 
you - it's over 400 pounds and unwieldy to move all assembled - take off 
the major assemblies (Especially the typing unit and keyboard!!) and move 
them yourself.


   Lemme know if I can help more - and again - congratulations!!


Cheers

John KB6SCO
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