RLX PNEUMATIC AND RLX ELECTRIC CONTROL HANDLE
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Manual No. 10574
4.6.2 Gasket
replacement
4.6.2.1
Remove the handle lever per Section 4.5.
4.6.2.2
Remove the six screws holding the pneumatic
adaptor to the body.
4.6.2.3
Install a new gasket.
4.6.2.4
Place the pneumatic adaptor on the gasket and
hand tighten all screws before tightening them with a
screwdriver to uniformly compress the gasket.
4.6.2.5
Reassemble the handle lever, making sure the
spacers and spring are in place.
4.6.2.6
Check to make sure that the handle lever moves
freely, that it rises to full up position, and will not engage
unless the lever lock is pulled down.
4.7
Electric Control Handle
4.7.1 Switch
replacement
4.7.1.1
Remove the handle lever per Section 4.5.
4.7.1.2
Remove screws holding the switch and cord
clamp.
4.7.1.3
Follow instructions in Section 4.8.2 for replacing
the switch with Lo-Profile connector, or Section 4.8.3 for
Twist-Lock connector.
4.7.2
Lo-Profile Connector: Ref. Figure 5
4.7.2.1
Remove the compression nut, thrust washer, and
gasket from the connector shell.
Figure
5
4.7.2.2
Unscrew the shell from the coupling insert
assembly.
4.7.2.3
Loosen the cable clamp and set screws holding
the cord, and remove the cord from the assembly.
4.7.2.4
Install a new switch and cord assembly using
Terminals No. 1 and 3. Provide slack in the wires between
the cable clamp and connector; if the cord is pulled the
wire will not pull from the connector.
4.7.2.5
Reassemble in reverse order. Make sure that the
springs are in place, the handle lever and lever lock move
freely, and the handle lever will not engage unless the
lever lock is down.
4.7.3 Twist-Lock
Connector
4.7.3.1
Loosen the screws clamping the cord, and the
front of the connector.
4.7.3.2
Pull the shell off the plug, and remove the two
leads from the screw terminals.
4.7.3.3
Install a new switch and cord assembly. Either
lead can go on either terminal.
4.7.3.4
Reassemble in reverse order. Make sure that the
springs are in place, the handle lever and lever lock move
freely, and the handle lever will not engage unless the
lever lock is down.
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
Section 5.1 troubleshoots common symptoms for both the
pneumatic and electric control handles. Section 5.2 covers
the pneumatic control handle, Section 5.3 is for the electric
control handle. Section 5.4 pertains to the optional ACS
feature. Refer to the appropriate remote control manual for
malfunctions in the remote control system.
5.1
Common Symptoms, Pneumatic & Electric
5.1.1 Handle Lever Fails To Return To The Non-
Blast Position (Up) When Released.
5.1.1.1
Inspect the handle lever for damage or abrasive
that may cause binding against the body.
5.1.1.2
Inspect the spring for damage or fatigue.
5.1.1.3
Replace the handle lever or spring as necessary.
5.1.2
Lever Lock Fails To Pop Up When the Handle
Is Released
5.1.2.1
Inspect the lever lock for damage or build up of
debris or abrasive that could cause binding.
5.1.2.2
Inspect the spring for damage or fatigue.
5.1.2.3
Replace lever lock or spring as necessary.
Shell
Gasket
Nut
Washer
Insert Assembly
Cable Clamp
Set Screws
