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WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that the products that it manufactures and sells will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If a product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix,
at its option, either will repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the defect before the expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid.
Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the
Tektronix service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any
other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incom patible equipm ent; c) to repair any damage or malfunction
caused by the use of non--Tektronix supplies; or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrat ed with other
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Table of Contents
General Safety Summaryiii...................................
Figure 1: Identification of Small Parts2........................
Figure 2: The K4000 Transport Cart4..........................
Figure 3: Preparing the Strut for Base Assembly6................
Figure 4: Aligning the Leg Assemblies and the Strut8.............
Figure 5: Installing the Casters9..............................
Figure 6: Preparing the Bottom Shelf10.........................
Figure 7: Aligning the Bottom Shelf11..........................
Figure 8: Preparing the Keyboard Shelf12.......................
Figure 9: Aligning the Keyboard Shelf14........................
Figure 10: Preparing the Top Shelf15...........................
Figure 11: Aligning the Top Shelf16.............................
Figure 12: Installing the Drawer17.............................
Figure 13: Installing the Press Stud Retainers18..................
Figure 14: Installing the Skyhook20............................
Figure 15: Installing the Nylon Straps with Buckles21.............
Figure 16: Installing the Leg Caps22............................
Figure 17: Installing the Stop Bar23............................
Figure 18: Installing the Monitor Clamps24......................
Figure 19: Installing the Instrument M ou nts26..................
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General Safety Summary
Observe these safety precautions when using the K4000 Transport Cart.
Keep the K4000 Level
Keep the K4000 level at all times, especially when it is loaded with instruments.
The cart is designed to be very stable, but it can fall over if tilted to extremes.
Observe this precaution especially in these cases:
HWhen rolling the cart across uneven floors.
HWhen rolling the cart through doorways with uneven thresholds.
HWhen lifting the cart wheels over cables.
HWhen rolling the cart up or down ramps.
Do Not Overload Shelves
Do not put more weight on any cart shelf than is listed in the specifications.
Load the top of the cart evenly.
Observe Electrical Safety
All parts of the cart must be treated as electrical conductors, even if they appear
to be nonconducting. Do not rely on the casters to provide insulation between the
cart and the surface it stands on. Conversely, do not rely on the casters to provide
a conductive ground path for the cart.
T est the Stability of Custom Configurations
Changes in shelf location and loading can affect the balance of the cart. If you
arrange the shelves differently from the configuration described in this manual,
test the cart carefully for stability before using it.
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Preface
Contacting Tektronix
Phone1-800-833-9200*
AddressTektronix, Inc.
Department or name (if known)
14200 SW Karl Braun Drive
P.O. Box 500
Beaverton, OR 97077
USA
Web sitewww.tektronix.com
Sales support1-800-833-9200, select option 1*
Service support1-800-833-9200, select option 2*
Technical supportEmail: techsupport@tektronix.com
1-800-833-9200, select option 3*
6:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
*This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a
voice mail message.
Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the
Tektronix web site for a list of offices.
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Introduction
Tools
The Tektronix K4000 Transport Cart requires some assembly. This manual tells
how to assemble and use the cart.
You can assemble the K4000 Transport Cart by yourself, but it is easier if you
have another person to help you.
You will need a large flat area to assemble the cart. The area should be level and
large enough to move the various parts into place. A carpeted floor space is ideal.
Assembly will require approximately 2 hours.
You will need a 3/4 inch (19 mm) open--end wrench, or an adjustable wrench that
can be adjusted to that size.
Other tools are included with the K4000 Transport Cart. These include a 3/16
inch Allen wrench and a circular bubble level.
Parts Identification
The large pieces of the K4000 Transport Cart are packed separately in the
shipping carton. A bag of small parts is packed in a box with thes casters and
other small parts. The included tools are also packed in this bag. Figure 1 on
page 2 shows the small parts you will be using.
Table 1 on page 3 lists all the parts needed to assemble the cart, including the
large pieces and assemblies. Take an inventory now to familiarize yourself with
the parts for the assembly process.
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Introduction
Figure 1: Identification of Small Parts
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Press On Probe Holder
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Table 1: Parts List
QuantityDesscription
Large Parts
2Locking Casters
2Non--Locking Casters
1Top Shelf
1Keyboard Shelf
1Bottom Shelf
1Drawer
1Strut
2Leg assemblies
2Upright Caps
4Nylon Straps with buckles
1Skyhook
Introduction
1Skyhook Mount
1Skyhook Adjustment Knob
1Skyhook Sleeve
1Stop Bar
4Monitor Clamps
2Instrument Mounts
4End C aps
Small Parts in Bag
41/2 inch Split Lockwashers
221/4--20 x 1/2 inch Cap Head Screws
221/4 inch Tooth Lockwashers
22Weld Nuts
2Press--Stud Retainers
6#8--32 Wing Nuts
41/4--20 x 1--1/4 inch Cap Head Screws
41 inch Fender Washers
1Press On Probe Holder
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Small Tools in Bag
13/16 inch Allen Wrench
1Circular Bubble Level
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Introduction
Figure 2: The K4000 Transport Cart
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Base Assembly
Begin assembling the cart by joining the leg assemblies using the strut, and then
putting on the casters. You will use these parts:
H2 Locking Casters
H2Non--LockingCasters
H2 Uprights
H2Legs
H4 End Caps
H1Strut
H4 1/2 inch Split Lockwashers
H4 1/4 20 Cap Head Screws, 1/2 inch length
H4 1/4 inch Tooth Lockwashers
H4 1/4 20 Cap Head Screws, 1--1/4 inch length
H4 1 inch Fender Washers
H4WeldNuts
H4 Bumpons
You will use a 3/4 inch (19 mm) wrench or adjustable wrench, and the 3/16 inch
Allen wrench included with your cart.
1. Prepare the strut as shown in Figure 3. P osition the weld nut with the raised
threaded flange toward the strut. Leave each screw assembly loose; do not
screw the weld nut onto the cap head screw more than one full turn.
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Base Assembly
Front
Weld Nut
1/4 inch Tooth Lockwasher
1/4-20 Cap Head Screw
Figure 3: Preparing the Strut for Base Assembly
2. Attach legs to the upright using the 1/4--20 x 1--1/4 inch cap head screws and
the 1 inch fender washers provided. Place the endcaps in the ends of th elegs
and press in using firm pressure.
NOTE. Position each leg so that the two large holes face down when attaching
legs to uprights.
3. Place four bumpons in--line as indicated by Figure 4. Two of the bumpons
are placed on the inside top surface of each leg and in--line with the back
groove. The remaining two bumpons are placed on top of the strut in--line
with the back groove.
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Base Assembly
Pencil Marks: first line should be 10 inches
from the bottom of the extrusion. For the first
leg assembly, turn extrusion so pencil marks
are on the inside. For second leg assembly,
pencil marks are also on the inside.
Bumpons are on the
inside of the extrusions.
Clear Plastic Buttons (1 on each leg assembly)
Note: Leg tube can be crushed if screw is over
tightened; maximum torque is 3-6 foot/pounds.
Figure 4: Aligning the Leg Assemblies and the Strut
4. Position the strut horizontally between the leg assemblies, as shown in
Figure 4, with the open side of the strut to the back. Line up the weld nuts
with the back grooves of each upright. Slide the strut down to the base of the
cart, adjusting the distance between the leg assemblies as needed. When
complete, make sure the strut is resting tight against the bumpons placed on
the legs.
5. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them
first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly.
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Base Assembly
NOTE. If you have a torque wrench available, tighten these and all shelf screws
to 60 in.... lb (6.8 N.... m) torque.
6. Tip the cart onto its back as shown in Figure 5, resting it on the work surface
by the tops and backs of the leg assemblies.
7. Identify which casters are locking and which are non--locking. The locking
casters, which go on the front of the cart, have an extra tab that you step on
to lock the wheels.
Non-
Locking
Casters
Locking
Casters
1/2 inch Split
Lockwashers
Front
Figure 5: Installing the Casters
8. On the locking casters, place a 1/2 inch split lockwasher on each threaded
shaft, then install the casters into the two front holes in the bottoms of the
leg assemblies. Tighten the casters only until they are snug using the 3/4
inch (19 mm) wrench.
9. On the non--locking casters, place a 1/2 inch split lockwasher on each
threaded shaft, then install the casters into the two back holes in the bottoms
of the leg assemblies. Tighten the casters only until they are snug.
10. Return the cart to the upright position.
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Bottom Shelf
Installing the bottom shelf. You will use these parts:
H1 Bottom Shelf
H4 1/4 20 Cap Head Screws, 1/2 inch length
H4 1/4 inch Tooth Lockwashers
H4WeldNuts
You will use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench and the circular bubble level included
with your cart.
1. Prepare the bottom shelf as shown in Figure 6 by installing a cap head screw,
a tooth lockwasher, and a weld nut in each of the four side holes of the shelf.
Leave each screw assembly loose; do not screw the weld nut onto the cap
head screw more than one full turn.
Figure 6: Preparing the Bottom Shelf
2. Position the bottom shelf horizontally between the leg assemblies, as shown
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in Figure 7. Ensure that the cable tie hole pattern is facing the rear of the
cart.
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Bottom Shelf
Figure 7: Aligning the Bott om Shelf
3. Slide the bottom shelf down to into position. A light pencil line has been
marked on the insides of the leg assemblies at this position. Slide the bottom
shelf slowly between the leg assemblies to avoid scratching the paint. Use
the circular bubble level to make sure the shelf is level.
If you have another person helping you, that person can hold the shelf at the
proper height as you tighten the screws. If you are assembling the cart by
yourself, tighten each screw in turn just enough to hold, and then adjust the
heights one by one until the shelf is positioned properly.
4. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them
first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly.
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Keyboard Shelf
Installing the keyboard shelf. You will use these parts:
H1 Keyboard Shelf
H8 1/4 20 Cap Head Screws, 1/2 inch length
H8 1/4 inch Tooth Lockwashers
H8WeldNuts
You will use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench and the circular bubble level included
with your cart.
1. Prepare the keyboard shelf as shown in Figure 8 by installing a cap head
screw, a tooth lockwasher, and a weld nut in each of the eight side holes of
the shelf. Leave each screw assembly loose; do not screw the weld nut onto
the cap head screw more than one full turn.
Figure 8: Preparing the Keyboard Shelf
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Keyboard Shelf
2. Position the keyboard shelf horizontally between the leg assemblies, as
shown in Figure 9. Position the shelf so that the long end of the shelf is
positioned to the front of the cart.
3. Slide the keyboard shelf down to into position. (A light pencil line has been
marked on the insides of the leg assemblies at the keyboard shelf position.)
Slide the keyboard shelf slowly between the leg assemblies to avoid
scratching the paint. Use the circular bubble level to make sure the shelf is
level.
If you have another person helping you, that person can hold the shelf at the
proper height as you tighten the screws. If you are assembling the cart by
yourself, tighten each screw in turn just enough to hold, and then adjust the
heights one by one until the shelf is positioned properly.
4. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them
first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly.
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Figure 9: Aligning the Keyboard Shelf
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Top Shelf
Installing the top shelf. You will use these parts:
H1 Top Shelf
H4 1/4 20 Cap Head Screws, 1/2 inch length
H4 1/4 inch Tooth Lockwashers
H4WeldNuts
You will use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench and the circular bubble level included
with your cart.
1. Prepare the top shelf as shown in Figure 10 by installing a cap head screw, a
tooth lockwasher, and a weld nut in each of the four side holes of the shelf.
Leave each screw assembly loose; do not screw the weld nut onto the cap
head screw more than one full turn.
Figure 10: Preparing the Top Shelf
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2. Position the top shelf horizontally between the leg assemblies, as shown in
Figure 11. Position the shelf so that the Tektronix logo is facing the front of
the cart.
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Top Shelf
Figure 11: Aligning the Top Shelf
3. Slide the top shelf down to into position. Align the top of the shelf so that it
is flush with the tops of the uprights.
If you have another person helping you, that person can hold the shelf at the
proper height as you tighten the screws. If you are assembling the cart by
yourself, tighten each screw in turn just enough to hold, and then adjust the
heights one by one until the shelf is positioned properly.
4. Use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench to tighten the cap head screws. Tighten them
first snugly, then go back and tighten them firmly.
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Drawer
1. Slide the Drawer in underneath the keyboard shelf as shown in Figure 12.
Position the drawer so that the curved edge is to the front of the cart. Slide
the drawer into the shelf until it stops.
Figure 12: Installing the Drawer
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Drawer
2. With the drawer pushed all the way back to the stops, use your thumb to
press into place the two press--stud retainers at the bottom of the drawer rails,
as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 13: Installing the Press Stud Retainers
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Skyhook
Install the Skyhook. You will use these parts:
H1 Sleeve
H1 Adjustment Knob
H1 Mount
H2WeldNuts
H2 1/4 20 Cap Head Screws, 1/2 inch length
H2 1/4 inch Tooth Lockwashers
H2 Bushings
H2 Grommets
You will use the 3/16 inch Allen wrench included w ith your cart.
1. Press the two grommets into the large holes on either side of the keyboard
shelf.
2. Install the weld nuts, lockwashers and cap head scress on the mount as
illustrated. Leave each screw assembly loose; do not screw the weld nut onto
the cap head screw more than one full turn.
3. Prepare the skyhook by first pressing the bushings into the holes in the top
and bottom of the mount as shown in Figure 14. Next place the sleeve on the
inside of the mount and align the sleeve with the openings in the top and
bottom of the mount. Slide the skyhook through the top of the mount and
through the sleeve. Now install the adjustment knob and tighten lightly to
secure the skyhook.
4. Slide the skyhook assembly slowly onto the cart, capturing the weld nuts in
the track. Position where desired and then tighten with the 3/16 inch Allen
Wrench.
NOTE. The skyhook can be positioned on either side of the cart.
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Skyhook
Figure 14: Installing the Skyhook
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Nylon Straps
The last assembly step to finish your cart is to install the two Nylon straps with
buckles. You do not need any tools for this step.
Some of the shelves of your cart have slots for installing Nylon straps. You
should install your straps in the shelves you will be using to hold instruments.
Install the Nylon straps as shown in Figure 15. Note the routing of the strap
through the buckle. This routing allows you to tighten the strap around an
instrument by pulling on the free end of the strap. To loosen a strap, pull up on
the tab of the buckle.
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Figure 15: Installing the Nylon Straps with Buckles
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Leg Caps
Install the two leg caps in the tops of the leg assemblies. You do not need any
tools to install the leg caps.
Press a leg cap into the top of each leg assembly as shown in Figure 16. You may
need to press them into place with the heel of your hand.
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Figure 16: Installing the Leg Caps
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Stop Bar
Install the stop bar. You will use these parts:
H1StopBar
H2 8--32 W ing Nuts
Identify the hole pattern on the back of the keyboard shelf that matches the stop
bar studs. Place bar in desired location and install wing nuts on the underside to
secure the stop bar.
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Figure 17: Installing the Stop Bar
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Monitor Clamps
Install the monitor clamps. You will use these parts:
H4 Monitor Clamps
H4 8--32 Wing Nuts
The top shelf and the keyboard shelf have slots for installing the monitor clamps.
You should install the monitor clamps on the shelf you plan on using to hold a
monitor.
Identify the slot pattern on the keyboard or top shelf you wish to use. Place the
monitor clamp in the slot so that the raised portion of the clamp faces inward.
Attach using 8--32 wing nuts as shown in Figure 18.
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Figure 18: Installing the Monitor Clamps
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Instrument Mounts
Install the instrument mounts. You will use these parts:
H2 Instrument Mounts
1. Attach the instrument mounts to the bottom of the instrument you wish to
2. The keyboard shelf has a hole pattern with threaded inserts that accept the
use. Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the instrument as shown. Make
sure that the long leg of the instrument mount is facing towards the front of
the instrument and then attach the instrument mounts to the instrument using
the screws removed earlier.
instrument mounts as shown in Figure 19. Lower the instrument with the
instrument mounts attached into position and secure the mount by tightening
the captured fasteners.
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Figure 19: Installing the Instrument M ounts
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Customization
You can customize your cart in several ways:
HYou can adjust the heights of any of the shelves. F irst remove all equipment
from the cart. Loosen the four screws associated with the shelf (or for tilting
shelves, the shoulder bolts, oval knobs, and set screws), adjust the height,
level, and retighten.
HYou can move the Nylon straps to any shelf where they are needed.
HYou can apply the press-on probe holder anywhere on the cart that is
convenient. Once applied, it cannot be moved. Make sure the place you are
applying it is clean and dry. Peel the backing from the sticky tape and press
holder into place.
HYou can rearrange the configuration of the shelves by disassembling the cart
and reassembling it in a different order. Remember to build the cart from the
bottom, shelf by shelf.
WARNING. Changes in shelf location and loading can affect the balance of the
cart. If you arrange the shelves differently from the configuration described in
this manual, test the cart carefully for stability before using it.
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Replaceable Parts
Contact your Tektronix representative to order replacement parts. Within the
United States and Canada, you can call 1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433).
You can order the following parts to repair the K4000 Transport Cart:
HLocking Caster, Tektronix part number 401-0691-00.
HNon--Locking Caster, Tektronix part number 401-0690-00.
HNylon Strap with Buckle, Tektronix part number 346-0261-00.
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Specifications
The K4000 Transport Cart meets the specifications in Table 3. Table 4 shows
additional characteristics.