V-Series Dobby Loom User’s Manual
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Harnesses
You will have either polyester or metal heddles on your V-series loom. The
supporting harnesses (or shafts) are different for the two heddle types:
metal heddles, whether twisted wire or flat steel, are suspended from steel
heddle bars mounted in rigid frames; polyester heddles are carried on
Harness Sticks, top and bottom. In all cases, the harnesses are stabilized at
the bottom by a series of springs. These hold the harnesses down and
prevent your heddles from floating.
Some weavers like metal heddles because they feel these are easier to
thread; others prefer the lighter and quieter polyester heddles.
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If your loom was assembled by AVL, it will have arrived on a pallet, possibly
within a protective framework. Accessories too large to include with the loom
will be located in supplementary boxes.
Looms delivered knocked-down will arrive in several boxes of various sizes.
Please confirm that you received the number of boxes indicated on your
copy of the Bill of Lading. If any are missing, please call the delivery
company.
Shipping Damage
Looms are rarely damaged in shipping, however, if you do discover damage,
please call the delivery company immediately. Then call us at 530 893-4915.
Freight haulers are not agents of AVL and only the consignee, that is you,
the customer, may file a damage claim. It’s best if you save your packing
materials; some freight companies wish to examine them as part of their
claims process. Photographs of the damaged boxes and parts are also
beneficial.
AVL will immediately replace the damaged parts and invoice you for them.
You, in turn, should present the bill to the freight company. They, in turn,
will reimburse us (they always have!). It’s inconvenient for all of us, but
we’ll make an extra effort to get your replacements to you quickly.
