Regular Writer Maintenance
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Regular Writer Maintenance FAQ
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Regular Stentura Writer Maintenance FAQ
Stentura Lubrication Instructions
To ensure that your writer is kept in top level condition, the following maintenance is required.
Daily: Keep your Stentura covered when not in use. Put it in the carrying case or use a Stenograph
dust cover.
Monthly: At least monthly, and more often if it gets shiny, clean the Platen with a lint-free cloth
dipped in isopropyl alcohol (rubbing). Rub briskly until the Platen has a dull, clean finish.
One to Two Years: Your Stentura may need cleaning, lubricating, and routine servicing by a
trained service technician. Many users have their machines serviced annually. If your usage is
light, service may be performed every two years. Be sure that such servicing is undertaken only by
a Stenograph Technician or one of our Authorized Service Providers.
Area 1: Platen Bearings
Turn your Stentura OFF. To avoid getting grease on the platen be sure there is paper in the
machine and covering the platen. Locate the two holes on the frame--one on each side of the
platen. Insert the nose of the StenoLube1 grease into one of the holes as far as it will go. Gently
squeeze a small amount into the hole. With the nose of the tube still in the hole, slowly turn the
platen with your finger while continuing to apply grease. Stop applying grease once the hole is
filled. Be sure to remove the nose of the tube from the hole before releasing pressure on the tube to
avoid suctioning the grease out of the hole. Repeat these instructions for the other hole. Grease
weekly if you average 8 - 10 pads of paper a week.
Area 2: Paper Feed Roller
This area requires StenoLube2 oil. With the cover open and your machine OFF, turn the Stentura
on its side. Apply a drop of StenoLube 2 oil between the roller and the shaft it rotates on. Repeat
for the other side. Oil this area about twice a year.
Area 3: Platen Gear
Turn the Stentura ON. To avoid getting ink on the platen be sure to put paper in the machine or
remove the ribbon. Squeeze a small amount of StenoLube1 grease onto the gear. Rotate the gear,
either with your finger, or by pressing any key enough times to advance the gear through 2 or 3
complete revolutions to spread the grease evenly. You should only have to grease this area twice a
year.
When you are not using your writer, remove the paper to prevent the ink bleeding on the paper.
Also remove any diskettes to prevent damaging the disk drive or diskette. Keep it covered with the
dust cover or put it back in the carrying case.
MONTHLY
The black rubber roller is called the platen. Clean the platen at least once a month--more often if it
gets shiny. Dip a lint-free cloth in rubbing alcohol (available at any drug store) and rub the platen
briskly until it has a dull finish.
The keyboard can be cleaned with any good clear furniture polish.
DO NOT CLEAN THE KEYBOARD WITH ALCOHOL.
The plastic shell can be cleaned with alcohol or mild soap and water applied sparingly. Do not
immerse it in water.
EVERY THREE MONTHS
Clean and lubricate your machine following the instructions in the Lubrication Manual. If you use
your machine many hours a day, you may need to clean and lubricate it every one or two months.
ONE TO THREE YEARS
Your machine may need cleaning, lubricating and routine servicing by a trained service technician.
Many reporters have their machines serviced annually. If you use your machine less often, it may
need servicing only every two or three years. Allow only a Stenograph technician or one of our
Authorized Service Providers to service your machine.