NCR RSD Atlanta 7710GA2 Electronic Pricing Transmitter User Manual Chapter 10

NCR Corporation, RSD - Atlanta Electronic Pricing Transmitter Chapter 10

Chapter 10

SmarTalker and Rail InstallationSmarTalkersThere are two types of SmarTalkers; the 8-character standard tag andthe 8-character small tag as shown in the following illustration.140878-Character StandardSmarTalker8-Character SmallSmarTalkerThis section provides information about:• Attaching the rails and/or clips• Attaching the SmarTalker tagsAttaching the RailKey PointsWhen installing a shelf rail, keep in mind that the angle theSmarTalker will be viewed at is very important. Your completedinstallation should provide the best combination of visibility and lackof glare.The following table provides optimum viewing angles for SmarTalkertags. The angles are based an average person’s eye height of 1.59 m(62.6 in.) and average shelf-viewing distance of .91 m (36 in.).10
10-2 SmarTalker and Rail InstallationShelf Height (in.) Optimum Angle Up (+) or Down (-) from Vertical6.0 +57.012.0 +54.218.0 +51.024.0 +47.230.0 +42.736.0 +37.342.0 +30.948.0 +23.454.0 +14.860.0 +5.466.0 -4.272.0 -13.378.0 -21.584.0 -28.6Tools for Each InstallerTape Measure, minimum length 25 ft. 1Large, wide-blade flat-head screwdriver withround (not square shank) 1EPL Puller (removal tool) for SmarTalker tags,NCR Kit # 7710-K298-V001 (5 per kit) 116 oz. Metal carpenter’s claw hammer (forhammering shelf rail pins) or fencing tool (anintegrated hammer with nail pulling pliers)1Nail pulling pliers or “nippers” (for shelf pinremoval) 1Cloth or leather tool pouch with multiplepockets (for holding small shelf rail parts) 1Knee Pads 1 pair
SmarTalker and Rail Installation 10-3Site Installation ToolsBand saw* or Hacksaw (not a wood saw) 1Miter Box (for use with hacksaw) 1Utility Knife (for cleaning cut ends of shelfrails) 1Tools Per Store (for On-Going Maintenance)Band saw* or Hacksaw (not a wood saw) 1Miter Box (for use with hacksaw) 1Utility Knife 1Large, wide-blade flat-head screwdriver withround (not square) shank 1EPL Puller (removal tool) for SmarTalker tags,NCR Kit # 7710-K298-V001 (5 per kit) 2 kits16 oz. Metal carpenter’s claw hammer 1* A band saw is easier to use, but a hacksaw can be used instead.
10-4 SmarTalker and Rail InstallationAttaching SmarTalkers to C-channelsA SmarTalker can be installed into a rail that is installed into a shelf’sC-channel. The rail may be either a fixed-angle rail or an adjustable-angle rail.To install a rail into a shelf’s C-channel, insert the bottom lip of the railinto the C-channel and press the top lip into the top of the C-channel.Flexing the mounting portion of the rail may help. Also, a tool may beavailable from the rail manufacturer to help with this.In the following illustration, an adjustable rail is installed into a shelf’sC-channel. After installation, the angle of the rail is adjusted for thebest combination of visibility and lack of glare.16058TopShelf MiddleShelf BottomShelfFor more information, refer to the rail manufacturer’s instructions.
SmarTalker and Rail Installation 10-5Attaching SmarTalkers to Angled RailsThe rails in the following illustration have fixed angles and can beeasily screwed to the top of a shelf. This method of attachmentprovides a rigid and durable installation.After installing the angled rail, install the SmarTalker by opening thefront cover flap, placing the bottom of the tag into the bottom of therail and pressing the top of the tag into the rail until it snaps into place.16059TopShelf MiddleShelfBottomShelfFor more information, refer to the rail manufacturer’s instructions.Attaching SmarTalkers to Individual ClipsA SmarTalker can be installed into an individual clip that is installedinto a shelf’s C-channel. The clip may be either a fixed-angle clip or anadjustable-angle clip.In the following illustration, an adjustable clip is installed into a shelf’sC-channel. After installation, the angle of the clip is adjusted for thebest combination of visibility and lack of glare.16060TopShelf MiddleShelf BottomShelfFor more information, refer to the clip manufacturer’s instructions.
10-6 SmarTalker and Rail InstallationInstalling and Removing a SmarTalkerTo install a SmarTalker, insert the bottom edge of the SmarTalker intothe rail and then push the top of the SmarTalker into the rail.To remove a SmarTalker, a SmarTalker EPL Removal Tool (or EPLPuller) is required. The following illustration shows how the EPLRemoval Tool is used.1. Insert the EPL Removal Tool and push it against the rail.2. Unhook the pawls of the SmarTalker by lifting the tool as shownand pulling the SmarTalker out.

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