PXB Board Instructions
Thank you for purchasing an Alvin PXB Portable Drawing Board.
With proper care and handling, your PXB will provide you with years of accurate and productive use.
PXB Boards are available
in the following sizes:
PXB21
PXB24
PXB26
PXB31
PXB36
PXB42
16" x 21"
18" x 24"
20" x 26"
23" x 31"
24" x 36"
30" x 42"
Care and Handling
o Keep all adjustment knobs tight to
ensure straightedge stays parallel
o Clean board surface and underside of blade with mild detergent and soft cloth. Wipe dry
o Avoid direct exposure to sunlight or extreme heat
o Protect your PXB from damage by storing and transporting in a protective case
o Do not move straightedge with brakes tightened; always move straightedge with a smooth, easy motion
Adjustments
It is recommended that you follow this sequence when making
adjustments to the position of the straightedge blade:
Top
Adjustment
Knob
Straightedge
Blade
1. Set the brakes for optimum braking strength
o Unscrew brake knobs as far as they will go.
o Retighten brake knobs one full revolution only
o Loosen top adjustment knobs
Side
Bracket
o Push metal side brackets toward the center until
both brake pads rest against edges of board
Brake
Knob
Board
Wire
o Retighten top adjustment knobs
o Brakes are now set and ready to use. Simply
tighten and loosen brake knobs as necessary
o Be sure to keep top adjustment knobs tightly
Brake
Pad
secured or the brakes will not function
Wire
Capture
Screw
2. Set straightedge blade parallel to edge of board
o Loosen one wire capture screw on either side of the blade
o Pivot the blade until it is in the desired parallel position
o Retighten wire capture screw
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