Reel strips -- Probably a dumb question but

[Brokenwizard]

How do you sync new strips with the correct position? Do the strips only go on one way? Seems to me that I could put the beginning of the strip anywhere on the reel and in a different place on the next reel. So when the software says there's a pay out cherry on reel one how do I make sure that's what is there.
I have extra reels and would like to put different strips on them so when I do a machine conversion I only have to insert the reels and not mess with the strips.
Goofy question I Know but it's my first time converting a machine. (Wild cherry to 5x pay)

[Harvs]

There are tiny bumps on each side of the reel, that's the indicator where the notch in the reel strips fit when installed. Take a look at a reel and pay close attention, you'll see them.


I can post a pic in a bit if you don't see what I'm describing.

Oh, and install your reel strips on the proper reel (1,2,3) by looking at the strip numbers.


 

[qbert]

There is a notch on the side of each strip and a corresponding bump in the reel that ensures the proper sync.

[Brokenwizard]

I think I see it. Have some sizzling 7s reel that I got to practice on. Looks like the strip has a small notch on the edge and the reel has a
protrusion on the side. Reel has many dimples but only one protrusion so I'm guessing that's the mark.

[CVslots]

When you pull the old strips off, you can see and feel the "bump"/protrusion. It's not that hard, plus spthe strips are pretty tough, so they don't mind being removed and reinstalled a couple times.