41 00... Stamping Vehicle Identification Number (Needle Stamping Unit)

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Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

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(1) Display
(2) Mains adapter
(3) Needle stamping unit
(4) Connecting cable
(5) Power cable
(6) Compressed-air hose

NOTE: A compressed-air connection is also required.

Operating pressure approx. 4 bar
Use only dried, oil-free air

Procedure for additional vehicle identification number

Cross through original vehicle identification number.

Fig 1: Original Vehicle Identification Number And Position Lines

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(1) = original vehicle identification number.

Mark position lines (2) in accordance with specified dimensions/measurements.

Measurement a = 12 mm

Measurement b = 10 mm

Display input:

Select Layout 5 with arrow button.
Enter vehicle identification number with F10.
Press "ENTER" button.

NOTE: With Layout 5 the vehicle identification number (line 1) is crossed through.

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IMPORTANT: Perform stamping operation with position lines in advance on a test sheet.

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Move suction feet of needle stamping unit to positions (1) and (2) shown.

First adjust position (1)
Then adjust position (2)

Press push button (1) for vacuum pressure.

Then start stamping operation with push button (2).

After completing the stamping operation, switch off vacuum and set unit down.

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Stamping second vehicle identification number

NOTE: The second vehicle identification number is stamped at the height of the spring strut dome.

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Mark help line (1) in accordance with reference surfaces (2).

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Mark position lines (1) in accordance with specified dimensions/measurements.

Measurement a = 45 mm

Measurement b = 15 mm

Display input:

Select Layout 1 with arrow button.
Press "ENTER" button.

NOTE: With Layout 1 the already entered vehicle identification number is stamped in line 1.

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IMPORTANT: Perform stamping operation with position lines in advance on a test sheet.

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Move suction feet of needle stamping unit to positions (1) and (2) shown.

First adjust position (1)
Then adjust position (2)

Press push button (1) for vacuum pressure.

Then start stamping operation with push button (2).

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Following layout functions are available:

LAYOUT FUNCTIONS REFERENCE CHART

Layout selection	Vehicle identification number
Layout 1	In line 1
Layout 2	In line 2
Layout 3	Turned through 180° in line 1
Layout 4	Turned through 180° in line 2
Layout 5	Cross through in line 1
Layout 6	Cross through in line 2