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Cleaning and Replacing Backstop Foam: NC100 with Steel Pellet-Backstop.
Recommended Tool List: 2x 7/16ths wrenches 1x vacuum Safety goggles 1x face mask (<0.3 microns) 1 set of gloves |
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Disassembly: |
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Power Down and Unplug: •Power down and unplug the NC100 (Target). •Ground yourself to eliminate the risk of electrostatic discharge. |
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Safety Precautions: •Wear safety glasses, a face mask (<0.3 microns), gloves, and skin-covering clothing. •Work in a well-ventilated area where lead and dust can be easily cleaned/ventilated. |
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Remove Paper Target Material: •Clear any paper target material from the paper holder of the NC100. |
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Locate and Remove Bolts: •Find the 4 bolts and nuts holding the steel backstop in place. •Remove bolts and nuts while holding the steel in place. |
Location of Bolts holding the steel plate.
7/16th wrench-Front of bolt
7/16th wrench-Rear Nut |
Frame Bolts Removal: •Locate the 4 frame bolts holding the Target main frame. •Remove 3 to 4 nuts and back the bolts out till flush with the inside of the pellet trap. •Partially remove bolts to access the steel plate. |
Bolt locations on Left Hand side of EST.
Bolt Locations on Right Hand side of EST.
Bolt Removed, Left hand side. |
Steel Plate Removal: •Remove the steel plate, exposing the foam. |
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Inspect Foam: •Visually inspect the foam for pits, cracks, chunks, extreme density, or caked-on layers. •Check for any missing pieces. |
Pellet buildup on Foam.
Rips and Tears (chunking) on foam. |
Cleaning (if required): •Vacuum the foam padding and surrounding areas. •Wipe down plastic and metal components to remove dust and debris. |
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Foam Replacement (if required): •Remove the current foam padding. •Use a plastic scraper if necessary. •Wipe down components to remove loose dust and debris. •Adhere the new foam using adhesive (glue, tape, etc). |
Glue residue on pellet Trap (Behind foam).
Cleaned up and re-glued Foam. |
Reassembly: |
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Install Steel Plate: •Hold the steel plate with one hand while guiding bolts through the holes. •Ensure bolts have a clear path through to the back of the target pellet trap. |
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Reinstall Frame Bolts and Nuts: •Install Steel plate bolts, nuts, then the Bolts and nuts inside of the pellet trap. •Tighten snugly, avoiding over-tightening to prevent damage. |
Bolt pattern for re-installation of steel plate. |
Secure Steel Plate: •Install rear nuts for the steel plate. •Tighten in series until the steel plate doesn't rattle. •Avoid over tightening to prevent damage to the trap. |
Securing Front Bolts into place.
Securing Rear locking nuts into place. |
Balance Spring Pressure: •Balance the spring pressure of the foam with the steel plate. •Adjust in slight increments to prevent over-compression of the foam. |
Correct visual of rear Nut secured into place (Proper spring pressure).
Incorrect Visual (nut not secure against Trap) of rear nut being secured into place (Inproper spring pressure). |
Complete. |
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Your NC100 with the new or cleaned backstop foam is ready for use. Ensure all components are securely in place and perform a functionality check. |
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