[GreenKeys] moving a model 19?

[mbdittmar at comcast.net]

Thanks John ( and everyone else ) for all of the excellent information and feedback !  Very helpful !

73 Mark AB0CW

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From: John Lawson <jpl15 at panix.com>
> 
> 
> 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
> DM09fg
>