[GreenKeys] Securing ASR33 for shipment

[oldcurmudgeon]

On 03/28/11 03:41, William Maddox wrote:
> Hi, folks.  I bought an ASR33 on eBay.  It will be shipped separated from the stand, boxed, and strapped to a pallet.  I just tried a few bolts
> in an ASR33 I have here now, and nothing seems to fit right.  Can
> anyone tell me the correct bolts to use?  I'd like to give the seller
> some instructions for securing the subchassis.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Bill

 From a very old email I saved from this list:

Subject: Re: Locking ASR32 for transport
From: pete at dunnington.plus.com

On Sep 30 2005, 14:59, Dwight K. Elvey wrote:

> >  I believe there are 4 holes that you can see in the bottom
> > plate that go to empty threaded holes in the frame of the printer.
> > You need to put these screws in and it will clamp the
> > printer unit to the frame so it doesn't wobble around
> > on the rubber mounts.
> >  I'd tell you what thread but my unit came without them :(

Oddly enough, I had occasion to lock down my ASR 33 last night -- it
has one hole for a transit screw, at the centre near the front, between
the rubber mounts.  It takes a 10-32 screw about one-and-a-quarter
inches long, with a flat washer.   The manual says that when originally
shipped, there were six screws securing the typing unit and base to the
pallet, but only that one needs to be retained for future transit.
  Four other holes are used to secure the base to the stand.

-- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

Frank