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For Meters with tape leads connected to the circuit board, press down on the push-release fittings to remove the tape\/cable leads. <strong>Remember which lead is removed from each terminal \u2013 this is important when reconnecting<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e910b435-fe18-45d2-b351-bda808b1a267&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"boxColumn\">\n<div class=\"boxContent\">\n<h3><strong>Note:  <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There is nothing to disconnect when replacing the backplate on a Model 103 Tag Line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;research article&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/products\/level-measurement-devices\/101-water-level-meter\/images\/operating-instructions\/secure-tape.jpg\" alt=\"solinst mk2 water level meter hub with flat tape\" width=\"400\" title=\"Solinst MK2 Water Level Meter Hub with Flat Tape\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. Secure the tape\/cable so it does not slide off the reel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/products\/level-measurement-devices\/101-water-level-meter\/images\/operating-instructions\/retaining-ring.jpg\" alt=\"solinst water level meter hub retaining ring\" width=\"530\" title=\"Solinst Water Level Meter Hub Retaining Ring\"><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;research article&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>4. Use the retaining ring pliers to remove the retaining ring holding the hub to the centre rod of the frame. Remove the three washers. <\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e910b435-fe18-45d2-b351-bda808b1a267&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"boxColumn\">\n<div class=\"boxContent\">\n<h3><strong>Note:  <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Model 122 Interface Meters will have an additional washer over the centre rod that is connected to the ground cable. Remove this washer as well. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3676f7e6-7b83-4698-94ce-2cc9fa9ae43d&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;research article&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>5. Pull the hub and attached backplate from the frame.<\/p>\n<p>6. Undo the three screws holding the backplate to the hub.<\/p>\n<p>7. Secure the new backplate to the hub using the three screws.<\/p>\n<p>8. Ensure the black delrin spacer is installed on the centre rod of the frame (SC1000 reels only) and the brake pad is flush with the back of the frame. Slide the hub and backplate back onto the frame. <\/p>\n<p>9. Replace the three washers over the centre rod (nylon washer between the two stainless steel washers). Also reinstall the ground cable washer if replacing the backplate on a <a href=\"\/products\/level-measurement-devices\/122-interface-meter\/index.php\" title=\"Solinst 122 Oil Water Interface Meters\">Model 122 Interface Meter<\/a>. Reinstall the retaining ring on the centre rod.  <\/p>\n<p>10. For Meters with a Molex connection, connect the connector from the faceplate to the tape\/cable. For Meters where the tape leads connect to the circuit board, push down on the white terminals, insert the leads, then release the terminals. <\/p>\n<p>11. Check that the Meter is operating correctly. 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Use the Phillips or Robertson screwdriver to undo the three screws holding the faceplate to the hub. Remove the faceplate. For Meters with a Molex connection, disconnect the connector that attaches the faceplate electronics to the tape\/cable. For Meters with tape leads connected to the circuit board, press down on the push-release fittings to remove the tape\/cable leads. Remember which lead is removed from each terminal \u2013 this is important when reconnecting. Note: There is nothing to disconnect when replacing the backplate on a Model 103 Tag Line. &nbsp; 3. Secure the tape\/cable so it does not slide off the reel. 4. 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