Melco Advantage 18, Руководство по эксплуатации

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2. Operating the Advantage 18
How Threads Are Spliced
During a color change, both the current and new threads enter into the thread splicing cell. Inside
the splicing cell a short, forceful burst of air fluffs out the fibers of both threads causing them to
intertwine, making a secure slice between them. The old thread is then pulled through the needle,
followed by the splice and the new thread. The new thread is trimmed after passing through the
needle, and the old thread and splice are directed into a holding bin for later disposal. This
patented process allows the Advantage 18 to perform color changes and rethreading automatically
while using a single needle and tensioner.
Threading the Advantage 18
Although the Advantage 18 will automatically rethread when it performs a color change, you may
need to perform manual threading when the following occurs:
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Initial set-up
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Using short-fiber threads that do not splice well
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A thread break
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Mechanical failures
Follow these directions to thread the machine:
Threading to the Selector Carriage
1. Put a spool of thread on position number 1 of the thread tree.
2. Insert an inch or two of thread into the center of the thread guide tube.
3. Use a can of compressed air to direct a short burst of air into the tube as shown in Figure 2-1.
The compressed air will force the thread through the tubing to the thread selector carriage.
Thread Spool
Thread Guide Tube
Compressed Air
Figure 2-1
Threading to the Selector Carriage 2 - 1
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