Maxcess Tidland Performance Series, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Problem Possible Cause Recommended Solution CLI II & III
Blade Cartridge
–
no sidestroke
(run or setup)
Control body to blade
cartridge interface Ensure that blade cartridge safety
lock pin is fully engaged with the
control body and that the lock/
unlock lever is in the lock position. p. 28 p. 28
Clogged dovetail o-ring
(item 59) Plunge hole gently with small
diameter wire (e.g., paper clip). p. 52 p. 58
Internal hose problem (if
knifeholder has been
disassembled) See hose parts illustration;
(items 35-37, 66-68).
Refer to knifeholder
Air Flow
Schematic.
p. 52
p. 50
p. 58
p. 51
Blade Cartridge
–
sidestroke before
completing
downstroke
(knifeholder
extension)
Caused by removal and
incorrect replacement of
control body internal hoses. See hose parts illustration;
(items 35-37, 66-68).
Refer to knifeholder
Air Flow
Schematic.
p. 52
p. 50
p. 58
p. 51
Blade Cartridge
–
no half-stroke
Blade cartridge not fully
installed Ensure that blade cartridge safety
lock pin is fully engaged with the
control body and that the lock/
unlock lever is in the lock position. p. 28 p. 28
Sticky set stop piston
Increase air pressure to 100 psi. Cycle function
control knob from red to yellow several times.
Decrease air pressure and verify half stroke function.
Note: The full stroke should provide approximately
double the movement of that seen by the half-stroke.
Excessive lubrication on set
stop piston o-ring Remove set stop piston and wipe
excesss lube from the o-ring.
Class I; item 20
Class II and III; item 26 p. 55-56 p. 60