2 dry cycle testing 21.95, 1 purpose, 2 dry test tsm-21 – Castle TSM-21 Diagnostic Manual User Manual
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2 Dry
Cycle
Testing
21.95
2.1 Purpose
Dry Cycle testing allows observation of the TSM-21’s mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic
functions without routing pockets or drilling holes.
Caution:
Careful observation is essential when troubleshooting or seeking Technical
Support.
2.2 Dry Test TSM-21
1.
Locate the ON/OFF switches on the Router and Drill and turn them both off, or unplug
both
motors at the Control Box outlet.
2.
Connect air and power to the machine. Turn the machine’s MAIN Power Switch ON.
3.
Depress one of the Safety Buttons with a piece of scrap wood positioned out of the path
of both the router and drill bits. Position yourself to see both the Router and Drill bits
when they extend.
4.
Press the Foot Pedal and observe the following actions in this order.
1.
The Clamp extends to secure the scrap wood
2.
The Router extends then retracts
3.
The Drill extends then retracts
4.
The Clamp releases the scrap wood
Total elapsed time should be approximately two seconds.
If the cycle does not begin, check the Air Supply, the Foot Switch, and the Safety
Switch:
Procedures 21.92, 21.80 and 21.82
If the cycle stalls with the router extended or if the cycle skips over the router stroke
entirely, check the Router Stop Switch: Procedure 21.22