COPYRIGHT © 1998 CANON INC. CANON NP7161/NP7160 REV.0 AUG. 1998 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON) 6–7CHAPTER 6 FIXING SYSTEMII. DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYThe copier may be disassembled and assembled as shown here. Pay attention to the copier’smechanical characteristics along with the steps for disassembly/assembly.Important:1. Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug to ensure safety wheneverdisassembling/assembling the copier.2. Unless otherwise noted, assemble the parts by reversing the steps used to disassemblethem.3. Identify the screws by type (length, diameter) to avoid use in the wrong location.4. Use a washer where needed. The mounting screws used for the grounding wire andvaristor come with a washer to ensure electric continuity. Do not forget to use thesewashers.5. As a rule, do not operate the copier with any of its parts removed.