AVL Looms Jacq3G, User Manual

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Troubleshooting Jacq3G Loom User’s Manual
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4) When the Lower Hook encounters the Upper Solenoid Bracket,
gently spread the hook by pulling the free end slightly toward
yourself and continue the upward path.
5) When the hook has cleared the Middle Guide you can begin to pull
the hook down, pulling it out and toward you at a slight angle to
clear the Middle Guide.
6) When the hook is out far enough that the Top Hook is just above
the Upper Guide, at the Upper Solenoid Bracket, locate the Solenoid
Plunger and Spring Assembly, attached to the hook. Use the thumb
and forefinger of your free hand to firmly pinch the Plunger, Spring,
and Hook. (Do not use any type of pliers or grasping tool for this,
as you may damage the Plunger, Spring, or Hook). It may be
necessary to gently push in adjacent Plungers/Hooks to allow room
for your fingertips; this will not harm these Units.
7) While maintaining a gentle but firm hold on the
Plunger/Spring/Hook, you may need to turn the Top Hook slightly in
order for it to clear the Upper Guide. Now pull down and bring the
hook free of the Upper Guide.
8) Do not release your pinch on the Hook Assembly until the hook is
laying on the work surface. (This is the best way to avoid loosing
that tiny spring). Holding the assembly over a work surface, release
your hold and the spring will fall off the plunger.
To Reassemble the Hook/Plunger Assembly
1) Slide the plunger along the hook shaft to remove it from the hook
and slip it onto your replacement hook. Point the Upper Hook away
from you and the plunger towards you. Place the spring on the
plunger, near the Top Hook, and pinch all to keep in place on the
hook.
To Reinstall the Module Hook
1) Returning to the loom, reinsert the Top Hook into its correct space
in the Upper Guide. Once the hook is clear of the Upper Guide, find
the little hole in the solenoid and gently press the Plunger/Spring
into the hole. Use a finger on one hand to keep the Plunger/Spring
in place, until the hook has been stabilized in the Middle Guide.
2) With the other hand, move the hook up until the bottom of the
hook has cleared the Middle Guide.