Cleaning the rollers

Thomas Heath · Post by **Thomas Heath** » 28 Apr 2014 10:03 am

I'm cleaning the rollers in my legrand and was wondering what's the best way to get them off? Also what to soak them in? I also need to clean the changers. Any advise helps.
Thanks

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 28 Apr 2014 10:48 am

I'd use eyeglass screwdrivers, inserted under the rollers, pry up a little bit in each location. Be careful you don't scratch the soft aluminum. If it's like the others I've messed with (It looks just like the MSA, Zum and Bud I've taken apart), the axle fits in that slot snugly. Once you get them off, if they're gauged, make sure you keep them in order.
I didn't really soak mine: I went outside, sprayed carb cleaner on a rag and wiped down the axle. Then I sprayed carb cleaner on a pipe cleaner (what percentage of pipe cleaners actually ever sees a pipe? I think lower than the percentage of duct tape applied to ducts) and cleaned the inside of the roller.
I have no doubt that others have other methods, but this one worked for me.
EDIT: if you have a beauty supply place nearby, manicurists use a stick with a beveled end that would probably do the job with lower risk of marring the keyhead. I believe they just call them "orange sticks", and they use them for pushing back cuticles.

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 28 Apr 2014 12:14 pm

Lane knows all about PSG mechanics and how to clean a carb etc. - but now we're finding out what he really knows

Mike Wheeler · Post by **Mike Wheeler** » 28 Apr 2014 2:17 pm

Yep, gotta keep them nails spiffy drivin' a big rig all day!