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Jacq3G Loom User’s Manual

Introductory Information

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Introductory Information ................................................................................................................ 1

Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4

Loom Features ............................................................................................................................ 4

About this manual ....................................................................................................................... 7

Loom Orientation ........................................................................................................................ 8

Jacq3G Loom Parts ..................................................................................................................... 8

Tools Needed For Assembly ..................................................................................................... 13

Bolt And Nut Hints ................................................................................................................... 14

Before Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 17

Assembling the Loom ................................................................................................................... 19

Side Frames ............................................................................................................................... 20

Assembly of the Module Frame ................................................................................................ 23

Install the Lower Front Assembly............................................................................................. 27

Connect Side Frames to Module Frame.................................................................................... 27

Add the Data Cable Guide ........................................................................................................ 29

Add the Lower Back ................................................................................................................. 29

Install the Modules .................................................................................................................... 29

Finish connecting the frame ...................................................................................................... 33

Squaring the Completed Frame ................................................................................................ 34

Add the Warp Beams .................................................................................................................... 37

Warp Beams .............................................................................................................................. 38

Install the Lower Warp Beam ................................................................................................... 38

Install the Upper Warp Beam ................................................................................................... 40

Installing the Separation Roller ................................................................................................ 41

Tension Arm Installation .......................................................................................................... 41

Install the Cloth Storage System ................................................................................................... 51

Installing the Cloth Beam ......................................................................................................... 52

Cloth Storage System ................................................................................................................ 53

Install the Beater ........................................................................................................................... 63

Bottom Swing Beater ................................................................................................................ 64

Overhead Beater (optional equipment) ..................................................................................... 72

Overhead Single-Box Flyshuttle Beater Tie-Up (optional equipment) .................................... 84

Overhead Multi-Box Flyshuttle Beater (optional equipment) .................................................. 85

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Page 1: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual AVL Looms 2360 Park Avenue Chico CA 95928 6785 U S A 530 893 4915 530 893 1372 fax sales avlusa com www avlusa com Version 1 November 2019 ...

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Page 3: ...27 Add the Data Cable Guide 29 Add the Lower Back 29 Install the Modules 29 Finish connecting the frame 33 Squaring the Completed Frame 34 Add the Warp Beams 37 Warp Beams 38 Install the Lower Warp Beam 38 Install the Upper Warp Beam 40 Installing the Separation Roller 41 Tension Arm Installation 41 Install the Cloth Storage System 51 Installing the Cloth Beam 52 Cloth Storage System 53 Install th...

Page 4: ... Assembly 127 Shed Operation 135 E Lift Operation 136 A Lift Operation 137 Steps For Initial Set Up 138 Procedure For Warping 140 Using the Jacqpoint Software 140 Lubrication 143 Lubrication Schedule 144 Lubricant Types 144 Places to use Dry Lubricant 145 Places to use Grease 150 Troubleshooting 151 Troubleshooting 152 Equipment Tests 152 Equipment Fixes 154 The Fine Print 165 AVL Customer Service...

Page 5: ...r Securing Axle prior to Module Installation 30 Figure 26 Routing the Module Cables 31 Figure 27 Connection of Cables and Securing them to the Module Frame 33 Figure 28 Completed Module and Wood Frames 34 Figure 29 Beam Retainer 39 Figure 30 Warp Beam Handle 40 Figure 31 Lower Warp Beam Tension 42 Figure 32 Tension Arm Bolt 43 Figure 33 Lower Beam Tension Cord 44 Figure 34 Upper Position Tension 4...

Page 6: ...re 77 Spring and washer on Flyshuttle cord 90 Figure 78 Flyshuttle adjustment screw 92 Figure 79 Flyshuttle Turnbuckle 93 Figure 80 4 box Shift Handle Cable to Drop Box 94 Figure 81 4 box Flyshuttle Beater Shift Handle 95 Figure 82 Bench shown with Tool Bag optional 98 Figure 83 E Lift parts installed Main Drive Sprocket not visible 103 Figure 84 Chain with Connecting Parts 104 Figure 85 Chain wit...

Page 7: ...s front view showing board lights 127 Figure 109 Upper and Lower Dial A Sett Assemblies 129 Figure 110 Dial A Sett lower right assembly 130 Figure 111 Dial A Sett lower detail 131 Figure 112 Dial A Sett lower assembly 131 Figure 113 Dial A Sett Upper right assembly 132 Figure 114 Dial A Sett upper detail 133 Figure 115 Dial A Sett upper assembly rear view 133 Figure 116 Dial A Sett upper assembly ...

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Page 9: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Introductory Information Page 1 INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION ...

Page 10: ...RING IF THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT TAMPER WITH ELECTRICAL WIRES OR OPERATE THE LOOM WITH SAFETY PANELS OPENED OR REMOVED WARNING PINCH CRUSH AND FINGER CUT OFF HAZARDS DO NOT OPERATE THE LOOM WITH SAFETY PANELS OPENED OR REMOVED DO NOT PLACE HANDS IN MOVING MECHA...

Page 11: ...OR ON OFF BREAKER SWITCHES WARNING USE OF CONDUCTIVE FIBER OR YARN ON OR AROUND THIS EQUIPMENT WILL VOID WARRANTY AND MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS CLASSIFIED FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT ONLY OPERATION OF HIGH CURRENT DRAW EQUIPMENT EX MIG WELDER ON THE SAME ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT FAILURE Safety Features Covers and shielding separate weaver from moving compon...

Page 12: ... Violette was instrumental in the development of the first computerized dobby then called the Apple Dobby He retired from active life in the company in 1987 Once known for our production looms AVL has broadened its line considerably and we now offer customers a full spectrum of fine weaving equipment ranging from our small Home Looms to our Industrial Dobby Looms Rug Looms and Jacquards LOOM FEATU...

Page 13: ...s system allows your woven cloth to be maintained under a separate tension from your warp Bottom Swing Beater The Bottom Swing Beater is a standard feature of the Jacq3G Loom You can choose to have the bottom swing beater replaced by an overhead swinging beater when you buy your loom You can have a one box flyshuttle system with the bottom swing beater Overhead Swinging Beater Optional equipment T...

Page 14: ...s a motorized lift powered by an air compressor which replaces treadles on your loom It allows the shafts to be lifted easily and smoothly by pressing a pedal Jacq3G Module Each Jacq3G module consists of 120 independently acting hooks The design is modular allowing the addition of a single module up to 40 total modules on our largest frame Hook activation is accomplished using miniature solenoids ...

Page 15: ...P standard format which is currently supported by ArahWeave PE ArahWeave Super PE Pointcarre ScotWeave JacqCAD MASTER and others JacqPoint can also import bitmaps from most paint programs like PhotoShop ABOUT THIS MANUAL It is extremely important that you read this manual thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all parts of this manual prior to weaving Each section has important information about...

Page 16: ...ing position A piece marked bottom would of course go toward the floor Where applicable and necessary on the images we have included a weaver symbol to help clarify the directional aspect of the image This symbol shows a weaver seated at the weaving bench Remember the symbol is included only to help clarify the orientation of the drawing In the example shown the weaver is sitting looking toward th...

Page 17: ...l Introductory Information Jacq3G Loom Parts Page 9 Figure 1 Jacq3G Full View Part Number Part Name 1R Right Front Vertical Side Frame 2R Right Rear Vertical Side Frame 1L Left Front Vertical Side Frame 3R Right Top Horizontal ...

Page 18: ...upport 8L Left Lower Cloth Beam Support L Left Upper Cloth Beam Support 5R Right Castle 5L Left Castle 9RR Right Rear Vertical Support 9RF Right Front Vertical Support with bracket 9LR Left Rear Vertical Support 9LF Left Front Vertical Support with bracket 10 Crossmember Upper Front 11 R L Channel Support Lower 18R L Main Drive Vertical Support Front 19R L Main Drive Vertical Support Rear 21 R L C...

Page 19: ...Jacq3G Loom Parts Page 11 Figure 2 Jacq3G Full View Part Number Part Name 17 Modular Assembly 20 Dial A Sett Assembly Upper and Lower 24 Cloth Beam 25 Cloth Beam Ratchet Handle and Drum 26 Upper Lower and Rear Cloth Rollers 28 Rear Cloth Storage Roller ...

Page 20: ...E Lift Foot Pedal 46 Main Drive Axel Additional Parts The following parts are not shown in the preceding pictures For details of these parts see the relevant sections Part Number Part Name 2L Left Rear Vertical Side Frame 16 Tension Arm Assembly Standard 23 Warp Beam Standard 38 Second Warp Beam Tension Arm 39 Warp Beam Separation Roller s 41 Raddle 42 Warp Beam Handle 43 Flyshuttle Cord Supports ...

Page 21: ...ches 7 16 inch 1 2 inch 9 16 inch 4 or 6 crescent wrench We recommend that you invest in a good set of tools that will be dedicated to your loom even after it has been assembled Having the right tools available at the loom will ensure that over time you are more likely to maintain your loom Figure 3 Tools needed for assembly For protection in shipping packing materials of several sorts are used ar...

Page 22: ... you can unpack boxes as you assemble the loom or you can unpack all the boxes before you assemble the loom BOLT AND NUT HINTS Hardware Identify and Count There are several hardware bags you will encounter as you progress through the assembly of your loom Use the following pictures to familiarize yourself with the hardware Figure 4 Hex Bolt These always get a washer between the head of the bolt an...

Page 23: ...her between the nut and the wood They carriage bolts Figure 12 Socket Head Cap Screw SHCS Figure 13 Measuring Bolts If a bolt is a little tight going into a hole give it a light tap with a hammer Remember to put washers under the heads of the hex bolts to prevent Any nuts that are not in access holes will also need a Carriage bolts do not use a washer at the top only at the end with the nut and us...

Page 24: ...he nut access hole in the side of the adjoining member NOTE Given the limited space provided by the nut access holes it can be challenging at first getting the nuts onto the bolt ends You ll find it helpful to push each bolt in just until it just appears in the access hole Move the nut into position over the end of the bolt and hold it with your finger Slowly turn the bolt clockwise and when the n...

Page 25: ...ur new Jacq3G Loom mark the footprint of the loom and the placement of the Module Frame on the using masking tape or chalk We advise assembly of the right and left wooden frames first so they will be ready to attach to and stabilize the Module Frame when it is assembled and in position Footprint of Wood Frame and Module Frame Introductory Information Page 17 Prior to beginning the assembly of your...

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Page 27: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Assembling the Loom Page 19 ASSEMBLING THE LOOM ...

Page 28: ...de Side Frame Assembly AVL Jacq3G Loom Side Frames are shipped disassembled Use the following procedures to assemble them The Side Frames must be assembled properly for the loom to operate The procedure for assembling a side frame is the same for the right and left side The parts are stamped with a number and either R for the right side or L for the left side Any differences in the parts will be n...

Page 29: ...zontal 4 Notice the four large nut access holes drilled in one side Note On all parts nut access holes will go to the inside of the loom 4 Using two 5 1 2 hex bolts secure the Front Vertical 1 to the front end the end with the number stamp of the Bottom Horizontal 4 making sure that the nut access holes on both parts are to the same side ...

Page 30: ... one 5 1 2 hex bolt through the Front Vertical 1 and with one 5 1 2 hex bolt in each of the Side Supports 9 10 Secure the Upper Cloth Beam Support to the side frame It mounts on top of the Lower Cloth Beam Support 8 and attaches with one 5 16 x 5 bolt through the Front Vertical 1 11 Secure the Castle 5 to the Side Frame It attaches with two 5 1 2 hex bolts through the Lower Cloth Beam Support 12 P...

Page 31: ...int check the location where the module feet will be when the frame is lifted into place You will want to position the module frame in this spot IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE It is important to have at least two sets of strong arms and backs to assemble and lift this heavy Frame Assembly into Place The Top Assembl about 280 Lbs DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THESE ASSEMBLIES BY THE DAS Figure 18 Initial Assembly ...

Page 32: ...esting is about 6 in front of the foremost position line for the Module Frame 3 Locate the Upper Drive Axle Assembly This large and very heavy Assembly will be comprised of the sprocket main drive axle with large pulleys support bracket vertical supports and upper channel supports It can rest safely on its horizontal supports for now with the axle on top Position this assembly about one foot in fr...

Page 33: ...h the corners Figure 19 Arrangement of Module Frame Pieces for Assembly 6 Carefully tip the Lower Assembly away from the Upper Assembly so the feet are pointing towards the rear of the loom outline and supported by the wood blocks Figure 20 Orientation of Side Frame to Upper and Lower Assemblies 7 Locate the four Side Frame Bars and install two at either side connecting the Top and Lower Assemblie...

Page 34: ...ient the bars so that the side with the mounting hole is closest to the axle or assembly center and the side is flush with the side of the Assembly Frame Install each using one 3 8 6 x 1 2 SHCS at both ends Figure 21 Orientation of Side Frame Bars at Upper and Lower Assemblies Figure 22 Areas for grasping the Module Frame during the lift ...

Page 35: ... Lower Assembly to come to rest on its four feet INSTALL THE LOWER FRONT ASSEMBLY The nut access holes for the lower front assembly are located on the bottom of the piece You will need to be able to prop the side frames up so that you can secure the bolts easily This will be easier to do before you have connected the side frames to the module frames 1 Place the side frames in position around the m...

Page 36: ...oom after squaring the loom on page 34 Figure 23 Wood and Module Frames with Connecting Bolts 1 Align the connecting holes in the side frames and the module frame 2 Secure in place with four 4 5 6 x 3 1 4 hex bolts with washers at each side Insert each hex bolt with washer from the exterior of the wood frame Once the tip of the bolt is between the wood and Module Frames slip a black plastic spacer...

Page 37: ...a lock washer and 3 8 hex nut ADD THE LOWER BACK 1 Using four 4 5 16 x 3 1 4 hex bolts with washers attach the Lower Back 6 between the side frames Remember the nut access holes face the inside of the loom 2 Secure the bolts with the nuts lightly Note Remember not to tighten the bolts on the frame until you have squared and leveled the loom INSTALL THE MODULES The modules are installed at this poi...

Page 38: ...Module Installation 2 Loosen the two 2 button head cap screws found on the Upper Module Frame at the base of each of the small uprights 3 At the left hand side of the loom based on the position of the Weaver while weaving and beginning with the 1 Module position the Module so that the Power and Data outlets mounted on the green Driver Board are pointing out the back of the loom 4 Bolt the first Mo...

Page 39: ...g this next step it is critical that the cables be mounted in the order described here 7 Route the plastic coated cable located at the rear of the Module up over Pulley 1 at the top rear of the Module and towards the front of the loom Then wrap it under pulley 2 at the top middle of the module 8 From there bring the cable towards the front of the loom up and over the Drive Pulley Route the cable b...

Page 40: ...rive Pulley 13 Connect all the Heddle Springs to the Module Hooks It is best if all the small black connecting hooks open uniformly toward the front of the loom Be sure that the Module Hooks are not crossed the black hooks are hanging straight and that the springs are in matching order with the Module Hooks and not twisted or hanging up on each other 14 Repeat these steps for all modules Connect a...

Page 41: ...will connect to the Control Box feeds off the left side of the loom Secure it in position with tie straps through the holes in the Support FINISH CONNECTING THE FRAME 1 Now locate the Upper Front Crossmember 10 This piece will have a small AVL plaque with the Serial Number of your loom engraved upon it Please refer to this number whenever you are discussing your loom with us or ordering parts 2 Lo...

Page 42: ...lts with washers and a square bolt Figure 27 Completed Module and Wood Frames 5 Install the Upper Back 5 using four 5 6 x 3 4 hex bolts washers and square nuts SQUARING THE COMPLETED FRAME Now that you have completely assembled the Loom Frame it is time to make sure that the frame is square and level Please make a note of this ...

Page 43: ...l 1L These two measurements should match If they do not you will need to adjust the frame slightly until they do match The frame will then be square Note If you cannot adjust the frame easily you may have tightened the bolts too much in the preceding steps Loosen some of the bolts and try again 2 Now using a level check the verticals at the corners and the cross pieces at bottom and top Depending ...

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Page 45: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Add the Warp Beams Page 37 ADD THE WARP BEAMS ...

Page 46: ...ystems are very similar With three beams the tension systems will be installed in different locations The warp beams are held in place by beam retainers that lock into place over the notch where the axle of the warp beam is placed If these are not already installed on the loom frame follow these steps to install them 1 Locate the small plates and mounting bolts in your hardware bag one pair for ea...

Page 47: ... are in a vertical position tighten them down Warp Beam Handle 1 Find your warp beam handle 42 2 Remove the wing nut washer and bolt from the end of the handle 3 Place the hole in the handle over the left end of the warp beam axle making sure the handle faces away from the loom 4 Line up the hole in the axle with the carriage bolt and push it through ...

Page 48: ... position You can also install a second plain beam or yard sectional beam in the upper position 1 Lift the warp beam and with the drum to the left side of the loom seat the beam axle into the slots 2 Swing the retainers and when they have captured the axle and are in vertical position tighten them down 3 Install the Warp Beam Handle Note If you are using three warp beams install the third beam in ...

Page 49: ...N Lower Position Tension Arm In the lower position you can only have a plain warp beam or a yard sectional warp beam The brake cables for the upper and lower position are different so check the labels For the lower position you will receive a brake cable marked 16 For a plain or yard sectional beam in the upper position you will have a brake cable marked 38P For a 1 yard sectional beam in the uppe...

Page 50: ...it so that the face of the pulley lies against the inside of the left rear vertical Figure 30 Lower Warp Beam Tension 2 Remove the long bolt from the pulley end of the tension arm 3 Keeping one washer on the bolt push the bolt through the lower hole in the rear vertical from the outside for the plain beam If you ...

Page 51: ...the bolt 5 Add another washer and the hex nut and tighten it down 6 After tightening check to make sure the arm swings freely Now the cord tie up can be attached Attach the tension arm cord 1 Find the tension arm cord labeled 16 2 Attach this cord to the tension arm by removing the shoulder bolt the bolt near the wooden pulley using a 5 32 Allen wrench and place this bolt through the looped end of...

Page 52: ...is an eyebolt 2 Remove one hex nut and washer from the eyebolt and insert it from the inside of the loom through the hole in the upper rear portion of the left bottom horizontal Figure 32 Lower Beam Tension Cord 3 Replace the hex nut and washer on the outside of the loom and tighten the eyebolt placing it so that it sets as far inward as possible No threads should protrude beyond the nut on the ou...

Page 53: ...ed 38P Otherwise the setup is the same Note If you have a three beam system install the upper tension arm so that it is on the outside of the loom rather than the inside The hole for the tension cord eyebolt will be marked as it is further toward the front of the loom 1 Find the tension arm and place it so that the face of the pulley lies against the inside of the left rear vertical Figure 33 Uppe...

Page 54: ...tightening check to make sure the arm swings freely Attach the Tie up Cord or Cable 1 Find the tension arm cable 38S for the one yard sectional beam or the tension arm cord 38P for the yard sectional or plain beam 2 Attach the cable or cord to the tension arm by removing the shoulder bolt the bolt near the wooden pulley using a 5 32 Allen wrench and place this bolt through the looped end of the ca...

Page 55: ...ble or cord assembly is an eyebolt 2 Remove one hex nut and washer from the eyebolt and insert it from the inside of the loom through the hole at the very back of the upper left horizontal frame piece Figure 35 Upper Tension Tie up 3 Replace and tighten the hex nut and washer on the eyebolt Note If you have three warp beams you will need to install the tension arm and cable for the third beam in t...

Page 56: ...dding the weight is the same 1 Find the tension arm weight It is a heavy black disk with a wooden bracket on one side of it 2 To attach the weight to the arm you will need to remove the black knobs and wooden bracket from the weight Figure 36 Weight with wooden bracket removed 3 Position the weight so that the knobs will be accessible to you 4 Slide the wooden bracket and bolts back through the we...

Page 57: ...knobs and tighten down The weight will stay anywhere on the tension arm that you place it as long as you tighten the knobs on the weight The screw at the end of the arm serves as a stop to keep the weight from accidentally slipping off Proper adjustment of the tension arm is covered in the Weaving manual ...

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Page 59: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Install the Cloth Storage System Page 51 INSTALL THE CLOTH STORAGE SYSTEM ...

Page 60: ...ppery yarns If you prefer a different coating than you originally received you can contact AVL to order a different beam covering 1 Remove the left upper cloth beam support from the loom 2 Find the cloth beam which has a ratchet on one end your cloth beam handle and plastic spacer ring 25 Figure 38 Cloth Beam Assembly 3 Insert the ratchet end of the cloth beam into the hole in the cloth beam handl...

Page 61: ...rtion of the cloth beam support into the slot belonging to the upper portion 7 Install the bolt and tighten the square nut on the left cloth beam support CLOTH STORAGE SYSTEM Pressure Roller Assembly The Pressure Roller adds increased capacity to the Cloth Storage System because it extends the contact of the woven cloth with the Sticky Beam beyond the point where it would otherwise leave the beam ...

Page 62: ...s in the Lower Cloth Beam Support below and slightly behind the Upper Cloth Beam Support 2 Insert the carriage bolts from the outside through the Support and Bracket 3 You will need to use a hammer to seat the carriage bolts in place Tap on the head of the carriage bolt until the square part of the bolt is pressed into the wood 4 Mount the oblong Spacer without the claw on the two bolts 5 Mount th...

Page 63: ...hat order and tighten securely in place 7 Repeat for the Bracket on the opposite side Installation of the Pressure Roller 1 Find the Pressure Roller 2 Position it along the back of the Cloth Beam aligning the pins at each end with the openings in the Mount Bracket claws Figure 41 Pressure Roller and Cloth Beam on Loom 3 Drop the Pressure Roller into place ...

Page 64: ...tion the roller and replaced to hold the roller in position The upper roller is held in place by gravity and the warp 2 Place the roller in the bracket on the other side Figure 42 Cloth Storage System Rollers Cloth Take Up Drum Assembly 1 Find the Cloth Take Up Drum Assembly 30 There is a metal ratchet and shaft attached to it Using your Allen wrench loosen the set screw inside the ratchet and rem...

Page 65: ... the ratchet teeth 5 Find the Cloth Storage Drum Assembly 29 There is a cloth storage drum with roller tube end and shaft attached to it It will be mounted to the bottom of the right rear vertical on the outside of the loom 6 Loosen the set screw inside the tube end and remove it with one washer from the shaft Figure 44 Cloth Storage Drum 7 Insert the shaft through the rear vertical from the outsi...

Page 66: ... the upper horizontal insert the cord through the metal counter weight pulley and continue routing over the last pulley on the upper horizontal Note While you are setting up the loom leave enough cord so that the cloth storage weight is on the floor You can also lock the weight in place by putting the retention pin through the cloth storage drum and the rear vertical c Route the cord all the way d...

Page 67: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Install the Cloth Storage System Cloth Storage System Page 59 Figure 45 Routing the Cloth Take up Cord ...

Page 68: ...beam and through the loom to the rear cloth storage roller which can accommodate a roll up to 20 in diameter The cloth storage system is designed to automatically wind the cloth on to the storage roller as the warp is advanced A looser tension is maintained on the storage roller than on the weaving This eliminates any unnecessary strain or matting of the fabric The special abrasive surface of the ...

Page 69: ...over the top of the cloth beam Figure 47 Cloth Storage Apron 6 Insert the apron rods and allow enough room between the reed and the cloth beam 7 If necessary gently wind the apron up until the metal apron bar is in the proper position for tying on to insert the retainer pin 8 After tying on your warp be sure to put on the weight before removing the retainer pin from the drum and rear vertical befo...

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Page 71: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Install the Beater Page 63 INSTALL THE BEATER ...

Page 72: ...ts Install Beater Bumpers 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 bump...

Page 73: ...ong screws from the beater hardware package 2 Place the support so that the round spacers and metal pins are facing toward the loom and the spacer with the threaded rod and metal bracket is toward the front of the loom Figure 49 Beater Support 3 Remove the hex nut and washer from the rear spacer and insert the bolt through the right lower horizontal 4 Slip the washer and nut back on and tighten th...

Page 74: ...e Bottom Swing Beater can be ordered with a one box flyshuttle You can also add a flyshuttle system to your loom at a later date if desired If you received a one box flyshuttle with your loom put together the beater according to the following steps then setup the flyshuttle system according to the next section Note that the flyshuttle boxes will already be attached to the shuttle race 1 Find the f...

Page 75: ... c 1 4 x 2 1 4 carriage bolts 3 Place the shuttle race so that the lengthwise groove is to the top and is facing toward the rear of the loom Rest it on the cloth beam supports between the cloth beam and the harnesses until you attach the legs 4 Take one of the legs and position the small notch at the bottom end of the leg over the center pin in the beater support The tapered side of the leg will f...

Page 76: ... the wing nuts to attach the shuttle race to the reed support Remove the wing nuts and washers Figure 52 Beater Top and Reed 9 Push the carriage bolts through the race so that their heads sit flat on the front of the beater race don t be afraid to use a hammer to tap these bolts in place 10 Now carefully slide the reed support onto these bolts so that the lengthwise groove in it faces the groove i...

Page 77: ...d is secure and tighten the wing nuts 14 Now securely tighten the carriage bolts that attach the legs to the race 15 Center the beater assembly in the loom and tighten the bolts that attach the beater legs to the shuttle race Centering the beater will make sure that the legs will not rub on the loom frame If your loom has a single box flyshuttle your completed beater will look like this Figure 53 ...

Page 78: ...ck of the shuttle race with the slot and facing the shuttle race using the 5 16 x 3 bolts inserted from the front with washers and wing nuts Beater Reed Support Before attaching the nuts install the bottom edge of your reed in by the slots in the reed support and shuttle reed between the two uprights and tighten the wing There is a slot in the underneath side of the beater top which over the top e...

Page 79: ...ottom Tighten the supports securely Take the screweye from the hardware package and screw it into the center hole on the underside of the front harness pulley support so that no screw threads are showing The handle has a screweye at the top and one at each side There is a clip attached to the cord at the top of the handle Attach this clip to the screweye on the front harness pulley up and handle T...

Page 80: ...ut a flyshuttle system The overhead beater flyshuttle system can include a single box double box or four box The installation of the overhead beater is the same whether or not it includes a flyshuttle system If your loom includes a flyshuttle system there will be additional steps to complete to add the boxes and tie up This system is shipped partially disassembled to facilitate packing Follow the ...

Page 81: ...e Block on loom Mount the Beater Retainer The beater retainer will be attached to the inside face of the left cloth beam support Figure 57 Beater Retainer 1 Insert the 12 x 1 1 2 flat head wood screw through the beater retainer and into the pre drilled hole on the inside of the left cloth beam support ...

Page 82: ...ew Attach the Beater Pivot Base Note You may need a small ladder or stepstool to install the Beater Pivot Base 1 Place the beater pivot bases on the upper edge of each top horizontal on the assembled side frames of your loom so the notched ends face upward 2 Insert the 8 x 3 4 pan head wood screws from the top of the beater pivot bases and screw them into the pre drilled holes Figure 59 Beater Piv...

Page 83: ...r now it should face the floor Note If you have the single box flyshuttle the two rear plywood box sides should fit into the notches on the front face of each upright If you have a two box or four box flyshuttle there is a metal pulley attached to the back face of each upright These pulleys should now be touching the floor 3 Attach the shuttle race to the uprights with a 5 16 x 3 1 2 carriage bolt...

Page 84: ...each upright 7 Place the beater in the loom For now it will just sit in the loom resting on top of the cloth beam supports just in front of the harnesses It may tend to fall forward or backward until it is attached later in this process Mount the Hanging Arms The hanging arms are marked right and left Make sure you install the correct arm for each side 1 Using a 1 8 Allen wrench remove the 3 8 sto...

Page 85: ...eplace and tighten the stop collar Make sure to leave enough clearance for this pivot point to swing freely 4 Install the other arm in the same way 5 On the other end of the hanging arm there is a block of wood that the beater adjustment screw goes through 6 Set the foot at the bottom of the beater adjustment screw into the notch in the center of the beater pivot base ...

Page 86: ...Make sure to adjust them equally so that the beater is level Insert the axle and the tilting arms The axle is a long black pipe that goes through the axle mounting blocks at the bottom of the loom It will hold the tilting arms for the overhead beater which are marked right and left The tilting arms have a beater return spring assembly consisting of a spring cord and eyebolt This is attached later ...

Page 87: ...verhead Beater optional equipment The hole at the larger end of the tilting arm will be pushed onto the tilting arm with 5 16 x 3 hex bolts using the and hex nuts provided These are called racking adjustment bolts Do not tighten these bolts yet Repeat these steps for the other side push arm to the back face of the upright two 5 16 x 5 hex bolts washers and square nuts the shuttle race and uprights...

Page 88: ...ric properly You can tell if the beater is square to the loom by seeing if the beater hits one bumper before it hits the other If the beater should come out of square in the future you will need to repeat this adjustment loosening the bolts before you start and tightening them securely after Note You will need two people to complete this operation 1 The racking adjustment bolts should be tightened...

Page 89: ...f the beater retainer The beater return spring assembly is adjustable It is tightened by pulling on the ends of the white cord while squeezing the black minicord lock on the assembly Whenever an adjustment is made on one side of the beater a similar adjustment should be made on the other side as well The amount of tension you set these springs at is strictly a matter of preference Generally speaki...

Page 90: ...s best for you and any particular warp Note If you will be installing a two box or four box flyshuttle you may want to add the boxes before attaching the Beater return spring assembly 1 Remove one hex nut and washer from the eyebolt 2 Place the eyebolt through the hole provided on each bottom horizontal of the side frame assembly with the eye of the bolt on the outside of the side frame Figure 67 ...

Page 91: ... slot similar to the one in the shuttle race reed support to the back of the shuttle race with the slot and facing the shuttle race using the 5 16 x 3 bolts inserted from the front with washers and wing nuts Beater Reed Support Before attaching the nuts install the bottom edge of your reed in by the slots in the reed support and shuttle reed between the two uprights and tighten the wing There is a...

Page 92: ...lowing hardware a Screweye b two 5 16 x 2 1 4 carriage bolts 3 Place a flystring support on the inside face of a top horizontal side frame piece Insert a 5 16 x 2 1 4 carriage bolt from the outside of the top horizontal directly above the beater assembly Attach a washer and hex nut and tighten 4 Repeat this on the other side These supports should hang down from the top horizontal with the screweye...

Page 93: ...e top of the flyshuttle box The leather loop should be down and to the outside Attach the clip at the end of the cord coming from the picker to the screweye on the flystring supports that you just installed Make ord goes over the top of the snubber The snubber is a small round plastic piece above the shuttle box Repeat for the other side making sure that the picker loop is down and toward the outs...

Page 94: ...e 70 Vertical Pull Upper Pulley Assembly Add the drop box assembly to the beater The Drop box assembly is marked left or right 1 Find the left drop box assembly There are two holes through the back plate in the lower right corner and a nut access hole in the upper right corner Figure 71 Drop Box Assembly from Rear ...

Page 95: ... drop box assembly Thread a square nut onto the bolt 4 Do not tighten this yet Your drop box assembly should now be attached to the upright with this one bolt with the moveable boxes in the front 5 Attach the drop box assembly to the shuttle race with two 5 16 x3 carriage bolts inserted from the front with washers and hex nuts behind the back plate Figure 72 Flyshuttle Box from back 6 Now tighten ...

Page 96: ...rass pin through the center of it 2 Form a tight loop at the center of the cord 3 Feed the loop down from the top of the handle through the hole on either side of the brass pin that divides the hole 4 Now feed the loop back through the hole on the other side of the brass pin Form a larger loop 6 or so and put the handle through this loop Bring the string of the loop all the way back up to the top ...

Page 97: ...meter on the inner side 1 From the middle of the loom route the cord over one of the pulleys attached to the Harness Pulley Support The knot above the handle should be about an inch below the pulley Note If the knot was placed correctly the pickers should still return to the end of the picker rod at each end of the beater and the cord should stop before the knot stops the cord from moving any fart...

Page 98: ...de to the larger outside part 4 After the cord has gone through the picker add the small spring then the washer from the hardware packet to the cord Figure 76 Spring and washer on Flyshuttle cord 5 Tie a knot in the cord Note The positioning of this knot will determine the operating height of the flystring handle so make sure that you are satisfied with its position before tying the ...

Page 99: ...le on the end of the cable coming from the shift handle Adjust the movement of the dropboxes Note You can adjust the movement of the boxes both with the adjustment screw and with the turnbuckle on the shift handle cables Adjust each as needed until the boxes are in the correct position The boxes slide up and down on a metal rod which is fixed at both ends to cast metal pieces in order to change th...

Page 100: ...n the brass screws Do these adjustments on both the left and right drop boxes If your shuttle flight is erratic re check these adjustments 4 To make sure that the adjustment screws stay in place you might want to purchase a small tube of a thread locking agent such as Loctite and apply a drop or two to each of these screws where the screws go into the cast metal brackets Adjust the shift handle ca...

Page 101: ...You can now go to page 97 to assemble the bench FOUR BOX FLYSHUTTLE DROPBOX MOVEMENT Attach the drop boxes to the shift handle There is a long dark wooden handle at the top and center of the beater top This is the shift handle By moving this handle laterally you will be able to shift from one shuttle box to another but first you will have to attach the handle to each set of drop boxes Give yoursel...

Page 102: ...e Figure 79 4 box Shift Handle Cable to Drop Box 3 At the end of each cable there is a threaded eyebolt with a lock nut Thread each eyebolt into the metal bracket on the ends of the shift handle 4 Once the cable is attached to the drop box assembly run the cable over the drop box pulley on the larger cast metal piece directly above the drop box assembly and under the small pulley near the end of t...

Page 103: ...xes 7 The best way to adjust these cables is to slide the shift handle to either the far left or far right detent position This will put one drop box in the upper position and the other one in the lower position 8 Loosen the lock nut and you can shorten or lengthen the cable by screwing this threaded end into or out of the plate at the end of the shift handle Adjust the cable so that the drop box ...

Page 104: ...cables it s a good idea to put the shift handle in each detent position and check the boxes on each side for alignment Note It is possible that there will be some slight variation in the spacing of the drop box shelves so you may not get absolutely perfect alignment If this is the case for you go for an average adjustment ...

Page 105: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Assemble the Bench Page 97 ASSEMBLE THE BENCH ...

Page 106: ...hardware package Figure 81 Bench shown with Tool Bag optional 1 Notice that one end of each leg has only two holes The other end has several vertically aligned holes Attach the end of the legs with two holes to the horizontal feet using the 3 bolts NOTE The legs are mounted toward the short end of the feet The long end of the feet are intended to face into the loom 2 Bolt the crosspiece to the leg...

Page 107: ...ing the top to the legs please notice that there are several vertically aligned holes near the top of each leg Choose which holes are best for your particular height 5 When the top is lined up appropriately for your height and the mounting of the Bench Bag attach the Bench Top Brackets to the legs with the 2 1 4 bolts Do not tighten the bolts yet because the angle of the bench top is also adjustab...

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Page 109: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Connect the Lift System Page 101 CONNECT THE LIFT SYSTEM ...

Page 110: ... the modules will bring the hooks back down into their starting position The Foot Pedal Attached to the Power Box the pedal is used to advance the pattern direct the shed mechanism and select between the Single and Double Treadling Actions Certain parts of your E Lift II will be factory installed because they are an integral part of the axle and modular systems of your Jacq3G Jacquard Loom These p...

Page 111: ...p of the assembly and slip the motor between the Upper Left Channel Support and the Upper Left Wood Horizontal The Mount Bracket will remain in the interior of the loom The Motor Cord will loop from the outer end of the motor back inside the loom frame between the motor and the front left Vertical Support of the Module Frame 3 Align the three slotted holes in the Mount Bracket with the three holes...

Page 112: ... been installed Installation and Assembly of the Drive Chain Note Several of the pictures in this section show only a portion of the drive chain It has also been put together off the loom in order to take clear pictures Make sure to install and connect your drive chain in the appropriate location on the loom 1 Locate the drive chain and the three small connecting link parts You will need pliers ne...

Page 113: ...of the chain closing the circle Place the connecting link end over the tips of the connecting link that are now exposed above the two joined links 4 Place the U shaped connecting link clip flat on top of the connecting link end positioning it so that one of the connecting link tips is enclosed within the U shape and the two tips of the link clip are touching the other tip Figure 85 Chain with Link...

Page 114: ...queeze the pliers pushing the round end of the link clip into the end of the U shape The open ends of the link clip will move over and secure around either side of the other link tip Figure 86 Closing the Connecting Link Clip with Pliers 6 With the closed circle of the chain in place align the motor axle directly below the drive axle Now fully tighten the three bolts securing the Motor Mount Brack...

Page 115: ... and chain Interior View Connect Power and Control to the E Lift Secure the Motor Power Cord to the Module Frame Guide the flexible cable housing down the side of the front edge of the Metal Vertical Support and out the left side of the Frame to the Control Secure in place with tie straps Attach the Foot Pedal to the Control Box at the round outlet and position the pedal in the front area of the l...

Page 116: ...e Position will allow the Drive Axle to stop just prior to striking the Front Stop Bracket Whenever the loom is shut down it is important that the stop be resting at the Home Position Check to see that the Power Switch on the Control Box is in the off Reconnect the Control Box to the external power Turn the Main Drive Axle about half way toward the back of the loom or until the Drive Shaft Stop is...

Page 117: ... Shaft Stop is not in the correct position you will see the motor automatically turn the Main Drive Sprocket clockwise until movement of the axle is stopped by the Front Stop Bracket If the Drive Shaft does not come to a complete stop before striking the Stop Bracket immediately turn off the power 5 Move the Home Sensor slightly away from the Front Stop Bracket and tighten in place Reposition the ...

Page 118: ...gh which the air leaves FRL This is a filter and regulator together in a single device The air that comes from your compressor feeds directly into the FRL where it s conditioned and its pressure regulated Piloted Valve This valve directs the flow of air to and from different parts of the system Rod End The working end of an air cylinder It connects to the mechanism that needs to be moved Air Compr...

Page 119: ...d it will run more efficiently last longer and allow the addition of future air components Air Requirements In order for this air activated system to work you will need to have compressed air available at the loom The A Lift will consume approximately 1 25 CFM Cubic Feet per Minute of air at 100 PSI pounds per square inch when weaving a maximum speed We recommend a compressor rated at double this ...

Page 120: ... A Lift replicates the action of treadling When you activate the foot switch the cylinder retracts and selected harnesses rise or fall The motion is smooth quick and precise and does not jar the harnesses 1 The air lift cylinders are mounted at the top of the module frame near the drive chain Figure 89 Air Lift cylinders on loom 2 Connect the drive chain as described on page 104 3 Connect the air ...

Page 121: ... from the loom without any tools You will need to buy a male fitting with either 1 4 or 3 8 pipe threads to thread into the FR A corresponding female connector will be needed for the hose end 1 Once the loom has been hooked up to an air line set the regulator to a pressure range that will operate the cylinder to your satisfaction 2 Start at 40 to 50 PSI You may wish to change this adjustment when ...

Page 122: ...om User s Manual Installing an Air Lift FRL Detail may vary Your System e FRL weekly if you use your loom daily Drain the filter bowl if you note a build up of condensation a drain plug at the bottom of the bowl Wipe the shuttle box slide rods clean of lint Wipe the picker slide rods clean of lint regularly shift handle may get sticky after a while A lubricating spray applied to the pivot mechanis...

Page 123: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Using the Jacq3G Loom Installing an Air Lift Page 115 USING THE JACQ3G LOOM ...

Page 124: ...your electrical specifications so the configuration of your box may differ somewhat from the one in this section but the appearance and approximate location will be similar Below is a review of the Electrical Requirements Be sure that you have planned adequately for the correct installation of your Jacq3G Loom Note Under no circumstances should the top of the Control Box be opened without the expr...

Page 125: ... Manual Using the Jacq3G Loom Introduction To The Loom Systems Page 117 Electrical Input E Lift MAX 8A 110V 4A 220V Varies based on Hooks activated Figure 92 Control Box Side 1 Showing Vents Power Switch and Power Source ...

Page 126: ...acq3G Loom Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Page 118 Introduction To The Loom Systems Figure 93 Control Box Side 2 Showing Module Data Cable Plugs CAT5 Figure 94 Control Box Side 3 Showing Driver Board Power Cable Plugs ...

Page 127: ...m Introduction To The Loom Systems Page 119 Figure 95 Control Box Side 4 Showing E Lift and Computer Connections Figure 96 Control Box Top Showing Cautionary Note Note This reads Do not remove cover without the express written consent of AVL Looms ...

Page 128: ...t hook in that frame is 1 The first hook in the second frame from the left is 121 and the last hook in that frame is 240 and so on across the loom So hook 1 is the hook furthest to the rear of the FIRST FRAME on the LEFT and the highest hook is the hook closest to the front in the LAST FRAME on the Looms can be equipped with as few as three frames for a total of 360 Hooks or as many as 48 Frames a...

Page 129: ...ont of each Driver Board The TOP indicates that the power is on The BOTTOM light blinks to indicate information transmission from the Control Box It will only be lit whe control box is transmitting information and otherwise will not remain lit The Driver Board is the printed circuit board the green board located on each frame which transmits information to the electronic components and er to the s...

Page 130: ...Using the Jacq3G Loom Page 122 Figure Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Introduction To The Loom Systems Figure 99 Module detail front Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Introduction To The Loom Systems ...

Page 131: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Introduction To The Loom Systems Figure Using the Jacq3G Loom roduction To The Loom Systems Figure 100 Module back Using the Jacq3G Loom Page 123 ...

Page 132: ...Using the Jacq3G Loom Page 124 Figure Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Introduction To The Loom Systems Figure 101 Module detail back Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Introduction To The Loom Systems ...

Page 133: ...uction To The Loom Systems Figure 102 Module detail back solenoid assembly Using the Jacq3G Loom Introduction To The Loom Systems Module detail back solenoid assembly Using the Jacq3G Loom Page 125 Module detail back solenoid assembly ...

Page 134: ...Using the Jacq3G Loom Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Page 126 Introduction To The Loom Systems Figure 103 Module Front Driver Board Module Frame ...

Page 135: ...Y The Warp Density Adjustment Assembly otherwise known as the Dial A Sett is comprised of the two wheels and running chain located down the middle of the right hand castle The Dial A Sett enables you to increase or decrease the sett of your project or to more easily access the heddles for threading and turn them into a position more parallel to the beater and front beams ...

Page 136: ...shing them outward taking care to maintain the vertical alignment of the drive cable in relation to the frames Increase the Warp Density To increase the warp density bring the hook frames back toward the center of the loom and at a more perpendicular angle to the reed This will also enable you to bring the heddles once threaded back into a straight path through the loom from warp beam to reed 1 Tu...

Page 137: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Using the Jacq3G Loom Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Page 129 Figure 105 Upper and Lower Dial A Sett Assemblies ...

Page 138: ...Using the Jacq3G Loom Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Page 130 Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Figure 106 Dial A Sett lower right assembly ...

Page 139: ...Manual Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Figure 107 Dial A Sett lower detail Figure 108 Using the Jacq3G Loom Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Sett lower detail 108 Dial A Sett lower assembly Using the Jacq3G Loom Page 131 ...

Page 140: ...e Jacq3G Loom Page 132 Figure 109 Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Dial A Sett Upper right assembly Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Sett Upper right assembly ...

Page 141: ...nsity Adjustment Assembly Figure 110 Figure 111 Dial Using the Jacq3G Loom Warp Density Adjustment Assembly 110 Dial A Sett upper detail Dial A Sett upper assembly rear view Using the Jacq3G Loom Page 133 Sett upper assembly rear view ...

Page 142: ... 112 Dial Figure 113 Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Dial A Sett upper assembly front view 113 Dial A Sett upper assembly Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Warp Density Adjustment Assembly Sett upper assembly front view ...

Page 143: ...nsure continuity This double action shed is made by the simultaneous rising and dropping of hooks In the reed under tension there are three 3 positions for the warp Warp Position Description Open Slide Bars are separated the shed is OPEN and ready to receive the shuttle The selected hooks have been pulled up by the Upper Slide Bar and the deselected hooks have been lowered on the Lower Slide Bar C...

Page 144: ...or your pedal action is to limit motion of the Modules and hooks to one movement In other words each time the pedal is tapped the hooks will open or close as required Double Action This setting is the default setting and will enable you to move from one open shed to the next open shed with one action To Change from Double Action to Single Action 1 Step on the pedal and while the shed opens continu...

Page 145: ...ngle Action Mode wait 20 seconds for the solenoids to go into Rest Mode and press the foot pedal once more to the Null Pick 2 You will notice that the Drive Shaft Stop is positioned at the Home Sensor and you may safely turn off the power at the Control Box A LIFT OPERATION 1 Connect your air source to the loom and test by depressing the foot pedal The drive shaft should rotate full backwards then...

Page 146: ... Cable Match the colored collar to the color spot on the Control Box This sends the information from the sensors located on the Main Drive Axle and the Supporting Plate to the computer signaling for the next shed in the sequence AC Power Cords s Connects the Control Box to the main power source Depending on your specifications at the time of order there may be one or several and either 110v or 220...

Page 147: ...s to 92 168 100 40 with the Port number of 23 Note Make a note of the existing settings before making any changes so that you can restore them later 3 On your PC go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections 4 Then select the Local Area Connection to bring up the Properties window 5 Under the General tab scroll down until you can select the Internet Protocol TCP IP Select it and then choo...

Page 148: ...nt of the Loom Frame This will enable you to reach the interior of the loom through the frames to grasp and pull the warp ends through the heddle eyes Thread the hooks Begin at the center of your warp beam and thread the center most warp end through the center most hook eye Now threading the next warp end continue to the last warp end on that selvage Go back to the center on the other side and war...

Page 149: ...nd Picks 5 Hit Enter and the Jacquard Control Window will open 6 The Jacquard Control Window will show a Total Pick count b Last Pick Woven c Present Pick Number d Next Pick Number 7 You may also select to Reverse in the Jacquard control window 8 When you leave the pattern closing the Loom Control Window your settings will be saved Caution When ready to begin weaving again use the Resume Option on...

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Page 151: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Lubrication Using the Jacqpoint Software Page 143 LUBRICATION ...

Page 152: ...nt use Consider putting a reminder on your calendar at about the time you expect to have completed that much weaving Depending on the unique conditions and environment of your weaving space your loom may require lubrication more or less often than suggested here LUBRICANT TYPES You will need two types of lubricant for your Jacq3G loom Clear Dry Spray Lubricant we recommend RZ 50 brand Clear Grease...

Page 153: ...45 Figure 115 Clear Grease Tri Flow PLACES TO USE DRY LUBRICANT The red arrows and circles in the following pictures indicate lubrication points Ball transfers There are at minimum 24 of these on your loom You want to spray down at where the roller ball touches the channel ...

Page 154: ...Lubrication Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Page 146 Places to use Dry Lubricant Drive Chain The chain and sprockets should be lubricated ...

Page 155: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Lubrication Places to use Dry Lubricant Page 147 Dial A Sett DAS chain The chain and sprockets should be lubricated ...

Page 156: ...e 148 Places to use Dry Lubricant DAS thrust bearings There are four of these lower outer lower inner upper inner upper outer DAS threaded rod and adjuster blocks Make sure to lubricate both the upper and lower threaded rod and adjuster blocks ...

Page 157: ...q3G Loom User s Manual Lubrication Places to use Dry Lubricant Page 149 Drive shaft and pulley rollers Lubricate all four sides and rollers Module pulley bearings There are eight pulley bearings per module ...

Page 158: ...se Grease Hooks and knives Spray these with lubricant for rust protection Caution DO NOT SPRAY LUBRICANT ONTO CIRCUIT BOARD PLACES TO USE GREASE Slide bearings and channels Apply lightly in grooves and directly on ball bearings Q Tips work great for this work ...

Page 159: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual Troubleshooting Places to use Grease Page 151 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 160: ...are two primary causes for hook inaccuracy or weaving errors threading errors and equipment issues You might be surprised how often people have an issue with their warp even with very experienced weavers From our experience it is by far the most common cause of weaving errors We think this is partially due to the fact that Jacquard machines whether it is an AVL or some other brand are much more wa...

Page 161: ...If so you have a bad plunger spring See page 157 Test 3 Observe the solenoid plunger in action Does the solenoid remain activated when treadling a null pick or never activate when it should In either case you have a bad solenoid See page 161 Test 4 Observe the misbehaving hook at rest in center shed position Does the hook sit significantly closer to the upper knife than the others If so you have a...

Page 162: ...eights and angles An observable angle difference is a red flag which must be corrected immediately or it will result in bearing failure Small variations in knife heights of less than are not of concern Larger knife height variations mean that you have a knife alignment issue See page 155 If you pass these tests but still have a problem you have a solenoid bar placement issue See page 156 EQUIPMENT...

Page 163: ...hook you see that it has a longer and shorter segment both terminating in short u bends with the two segments joined by a u bend The short segment can become trapped behind the long segment or adjacent hook long segments When this occurs the hook will have a strong tendency to turn Observation and fixing at a tight sett can be difficult so opening the sett may be required To fix simply move the sh...

Page 164: ... the top of it bearing travel Retighten the button head cap screws Solenoid bar placement Incrementally adjust test the solenoid mount bar until issue goes away Incremental adjustment is typically 1 turn of the nut test with tabby with alternately activates the upper and lower solenoid bars Adjustment can be made independently at front and back hardware however it is a good idea to loosen both fro...

Page 165: ...the Module up and over to the Drive Pulley It will pass under the pulley to the front of the loom before coming over the top of the pulley to be secured under the retainer and four SHCS 5 Using the pliers grasp the tip of the cable that leaves the retainer holding tension while you loosen the four SHCS with the 5 32 allen wrench You do not need to remove the SHCS simply loosen them enough to allow...

Page 166: ...d 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 6 While maintaining a gentle but firm hold on the Plunger Spring Ho...

Page 167: ...Guide 4 You can now release your hold on the plunger and continue the downward movement until the hook can be dropped into the space on the Lower Guide and the Lower Hook will rest on the Lower Slide Bar 5 Reconnect the hook to the heddle with the small black clip taking care to avoid any twisting in the hook or entanglement with adjacent hooks heddles or springs To Remove Replace A Module Hook No...

Page 168: ...k 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 Reass...

Page 169: ...ck clip between the hook and the heddle 3 Gently lift the hook vertically until the bottom of the hook has cleared both Lower and Middle Guides but is still engaged in the Upper Guide Avoid entanglement with neighboring hooks or bending by keeping the hook in vertical alignment with adjacent hooks 4 When the Lower Hook encounters the Upper Solenoid Bracket gently spread the hook by pulling the fre...

Page 170: ...t Bracket 4 Follow the selected pair of wires down to the connector and notice that each pair of white wires enters the topside of the connector The small silvery tips of the wires are visible through small openings in either side of the connector 5 Partially covering each opening is a small hinged plate that clips the wire tips into place 6 Insert a small flat screwdriver into one opening at the ...

Page 171: ...the hook approach the Upper Guide from underneath and reinsert the Upper Hook into its correct space in the Upper Guide 2 Be sure the Upper Hook is facing the same direction as the other Upper Hooks Once the hook is clear of the Upper Guide find the little hole in the solenoid and gently press the plunger with the newly mounted spring into the hole Use a finger on one hand to apply slight pressure...

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Page 173: ...Jacq3G Loom User s Manual The Fine Print Equipment Fixes Page 165 THE FINE PRINT ...

Page 174: ...rm according to AVL s specifications Any repair during the Original Warranty Period will be carried out without charge to you for parts except applicable taxes if any You will be responsible for all labor in connection with installation of the parts and service upon the Product as well as the cost of shipping involved New Accessories Loom Upgrade Parts and Replacement Parts Subject to the limitati...

Page 175: ...tant or a Personal Computer which are manufactured by a third party ies and which may be under warranty through the original manufacturer AVL is not responsible for any warranty coverage that may be offered concerning these products and you must contact those manufacturers directly regarding any available warranty coverage The performance or functionality of any software that is sold either togeth...

Page 176: ... to electromagnetic compatibility safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and on the ecodesign of energy related products Compliance is indicated by the CE marking The manufacturer of this product is AVL Looms Inc 2360 Park Avenue Chico CA 95928 USA A declaration of conformity to the requirements of the...

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