TLR-50 PNEUMATIC REMOTE CONTROLS
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Manual No. 03358 Rev. I
is free of abrasive and debris that could cause the
handle lever or safety lever lock to bind. Refer to the
RLX manual for service instructions.
4.3 Lubrication
4.3.1
Once per week, while the air is off, put one or
two drops of lightweight machine oil in the inlet valve
through the safety petcock. This lubricates the piston
and o-rings in the inlet valve.
5.0 SERVICE
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Failure to observe the following before
performing any maintenance could cause
serious injury or death from the sudden release
of compressed air.
Depressurize the blast machine.
Lockout and tagout the compressed air
supply.
Bleed the air supply line to the blast
machine.
5.1
Inlet Valve, Ref. Figure 5
5.1.1
All service on the inlet valve must be done with
the compressed air off and the air supply locked-out and
tagged-out.
5.1.2
Use snap-ring pliers to remove the top and
bottom retaining rings.
5.1.3
To remove the top cap, twist the petcock/cross
assembly while pulling up.
5.1.4
Pull down on the bottom plug to remove it. If
necessary, use pliers to grab the wrench flats to remove
it from the body. Cup the bottom opening to catch the
spring, retainer, and washer as the plug is removed.
5.1.5
If the piston cannot be removed with finger or
thumb force, use a wooden dowel or similar object
inserted through the bottom opening to push the piston
assembly out the top.
5.1.6
Clean all parts and inspect for wear as follows:
The spring is approximately 1" long. If it is rusted or
compressed, replace it.
Inspect the piston, rubber washer, washer retainer
top cap and bottom plug for damage. Replace all
damaged parts.
Look into the bottom opening in the valve body. If
the machined seat is worn, replace the body.
Inspect all o-rings. If any are damaged or flattened,
replace them.
5.1.7
Remove the lower twinline hose connection, and
remove the orifice fitting for inspection. Clean the 1/16
orifice and reassemble the connection.
WARNING
The orifice fitting must not be removed,
modified, or substituted with another fitting.
Altering the orifice fitting may cause involuntary
activation of the blast machine or some other
malfunction which could result in serious injury.
5.1.8
Lubricate all o-rings, and use the illustration in
Figure 5 as a guide to reassemble the valve in reverse
order, assembling the top end first.
5.2
Diaphragm Outlet Valve, Ref. Figure 4
5.2.1
All service on the outlet valve must be done with
the compressed air off and the air supply locked-out and
tagged-out.
5.2.2
Remove the cap by unscrewing the four cap
screws.
5.2.3
Remove the diaphragm and inspect it for wear
or damage. Replace as necessary.
5.2.4
Inspect the machined seat in the body. If worn,
replace the body.
5.2.5
Reassemble in reverse order.
5.3 Control
handle
5.3.1
A separate manual is provided for the control
handle. Follow the instructions in Manual No. 10574.
