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2.5 (8-32) hex bit (or screwdriver with a 2.5 (8-32) hex tip).
T15 Secure Torx bit (or screwdriver with a T15 Secure Torx tip).
For existing Top-Mount solutions:
Installation Methods
Below are methods of installation based on where on a machine a reader may be placed. Click or tap the specific method of choice to expand required instructions to continue.
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Front-Mounted InstallThis section covers reader installs that would meet at eye level or lower. Using a 2.5 (8-32) hex bit or comparable screwdriver, remove the two C-0141 mounting screws to the left and right of the three button panel facing front. The cover label may need to be peeled off or cut into to expose the screws.  Carefully dislodge the reader shell from its mounting bracket and disconnect all harnesses from the rear of the F1 reader.  Unscrew the chase nipple to remove the F1 universal bracket and attach the F2/F3 universal bracket in its place.    Connect all harnesses to the rear of the F3 reader in the exact locations that the F1 reader had connected to.  For coin sense harnesses, connect the legacy harness to the C-5400 coin sense adapter and connect to its corresponding coin drop (Coin 1 or Coin 2 Connection Port as highlighted).  
Slowly mount the F3 reader to the corresponding bracket with the top lip catching the locking edge and carefully wedging the reader in place. Ensure no metal edges of the bracket are visible.  Secure the F3 reader with the T15 Secure Torx screws to mount the reader.  Remove any plastic protectors (if still present) from the touchscreen or EMV chip insert label.
High-Front InstallFor readers that will be mounted above eye level (e.g. looking up at reader), follow these below instructions. Additional Parts| Cci kits |
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| KitID | X080-002 |
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Unlock/remove any panels that may prevent access to behind the top-mounting bracket. Using a 2.5 (8-32) hex bit or comparable screwdriver, remove the two C-0141 mounting screws along the top of the F1 reader behind the FASCARD/FLEX logo and dislodge the reader shell from its mounting bracket. The cover label may need to be peeled off or cut into to expose the screws.  Carefully dislodge the reader shell from its mounting bracket and disconnect all harnesses from the rear of the F1 reader.  Hold one end of the chase nipple securing the top-mount bracket down and use pliers or adjustable wrench to loosen/dislodge the bolt from its locknut.  Remove the previous top-mount bracket and attach the C-6465 High Mount Bracket in its place, securing down with a chase nipple.   Mount the universal bracket to the high-front bracket with two (2) C-5420 screws (shown in Kit Info table) and feed the harness wiring through the center. Whether choosing to feed wiring first or mounting the bracket first is no problem as long as the end result (pictured below) is achieved.   Connect all harnesses to the rear of the F3 reader in the exact locations that the F1 reader had connected to.  For coin sense harnesses, connect the legacy harness to the C-5400 coin sense adapter and connect to its corresponding coin drop (left for Coin 1, right for Coin 2).
Slowly mount the reader to the corresponding bracket with the top lip catching the locking edge and carefully wedging the reader in place. Ensure no metal edges of the bracket are visible.  Secure the reader with available T15 secure torx screws. This may be part of the install kits or the screws used from the previous high-front solution. 
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| Swipe Clearance Notice For Top Mount solutions, in the event that re-drilling is required for space, CCI strongly recommends mounting a top mount solution 1-1/4 inches from the front of the machine to the edge of the reader to allow for card swipe clearance. Mounting the top-mount bracket any further back then 1-1/4 inches from the front of the machine to the edge of the reader can potentially interfere with mounting the reader to the bracket and may prevent users from being able to swipe or insert a card into the reader due to lack of clearance. |
Top-mounted installs are designed for machines in which eye level may be well above where the top of the machine rests, such as top-load washers and dryers. The install process differs slightly from a front or high-front mounting solution. The first four (4) steps highlight an existing F1 top-mount install location that meets the aforementioned clearance requirement. If re-drilling was required based on the clearance requirement, you may skip to step 5 in this guide. Additional Parts| Cci kits |
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| KitID | X080-001 |
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| ShowKitID | true |
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Unlock/remove any panels that may prevent access to behind the top-mounting bracket. Using a 2.5 (8-32) hex bit or comparable screwdriver, remove the two C-0141 mounting screws along the top of the F1 reader behind the FASCARD logo. The cover label may need to be peeled off or cut into to expose the screws.  Carefully dislodge the reader shell from its mounting bracket and disconnect all harnesses from the rear of the F1 reader. Hold one end of the chase nipple securing the top-mount bracket down and use pliers or adjustable wrench to loosen/dislodge the bolt from its locknut.  Remove the previous bracket and attach the C-6452 top-mount bracket in its place, securing it down with the chase nipple and feeding necessary existing wiring through the chase nipple.  Connect all harnesses to the rear of the F3 reader in the exact locations that the F1 reader had connected to.  For coin sense harnesses, connect the legacy harness to the C-5400 coin sense adapter and connect to its corresponding coin drop (left for Coin 1, right for Coin 2).
Slowly mount the F3 reader to the corresponding bracket with the top lip catching the locking edges (shown in red) and carefully wedging the reader in place. Aligning the reader to the top mount also secures the ground post (shown in teal) to the reader.   Secure F3 reader with the included C-5421 torx screws.  Remove any plastic protectors (if still present) from the touchscreen or EMV chip insert label. 
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