Bottom Swing Beater
A-Series Dobby Loom Assembly Manual
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Install Beater Bumpers
NOTE:
When using carriage bolts, be sure that the square portion is seated in the
wood. You may need to tap the bolts with a mallet in order to properly seat
the bolts.
I
NSTALL
B
EATER
B
UMPERS
The beater bumpers are mounted to the cloth beam support. There is one
for each side. The left is stamped “L” and the right one is stamped “R”. Place
one beater bumper following these instructions, then repeat for the other
side.
1)
Find the beater bumpers (#40).
2)
Find 5/16" x 2-3/4” carriage bolts, washers, and hex nuts.
3)
Place the beater bumper on the cloth beam support so that the
bumper faces the front of the loom and the stamp faces the cloth
beam support.
Figure 87 - Beater Bumper Block
4)
Attach the carriage bolts so that the washers and nuts are to the
outside of the loom leaving the smooth head of the carriage bolt on
the inside of the loom frame.
