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3.
The Clamp foot can now be removed for replacement, or to allow for removal of the
Clamp Cylinder assembly.
5.2 Unclogging the Clamp Solenoid
21.10
Note:
All Solenoid Air Fittings are “Push In” connections. To remove an air line, push in the
plastic or metal rim of the fitting and pull the air line out. To re-install, push the air
line in until it meets resistance and then push in another 1/2'”.
The appearance of the solenoids may differ. See Appendix E, page 51 for equivalent illustration
on machines SN: 61076 and above.
1.
Disconnect power and air from the machine. Remove both air lines from the Clamp So-
lenoid. See Fig 2.
“Push In” rim while pulling out
air line
Air OUT Line
Clamp Solenoid
Air IN Line
Fig 2
2.
Reconnect air to the machine and the “Air In” line will now be flowing with about 85 PSI.
Use the “Air In” line to clean out both open ports on the Clamp solenoid.
3.
Disconnect the air supply and reinsert the “Air In” line back into the “Air In” port of the
solenoid.
4.
Un-plug or turn off both routers.