Setting The Air Pressure; Maintenance; Air Filter/Regulator - Hardinge Talent 6/45 Maintenance Manual

This information applies only to machines equipped with the optional part catcher.
1. Turn main air valve "B", Figure 3.2, ON.
2. Lift knob "A" up to unlock.
3. Rotate the knob in the appropriate direction to increase or decrease pressure, as needed.
Observe the air pressure on the gauge.
4. Press knob "A" down to secure the pressure setting.
Turn the air valve OFF and lock out before performing air system mainte-
nance. Refer to page 1-5 for the air system lock-out procedure.
This information applies only to machines equipped with the optional part catcher.
Air system maintenance consists of the following:
• Cleaning the air system bowls
• Replacing the air filter
• Replacing the air lubrication oil

AIR FILTER/REGULATOR

1. Turn main air valve "B", Figure 3.2, OFF and lock out.
Notice the orientation of the locking lugs on the filter bowl when it releases from
the filter/regulator head.
2. Twist filter bowl "C"
release the bowl from the filter/regulator head.
3. Clean the bowl with a lint-free cloth.
4. Unthread filter retainer "F" and remove air filter
"E", Figure 3.3.
5. Install the replacement air filter and the filter
retainer.
6. Insert the bowl into the filter/regulator head and
twist the bowl
the bowl in position.
3-2

SETTING THE AIR PRESSURE

MAINTENANCE

turn in either direction to
1
8
turn in either direction to lock
1
8
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E
F
Figure 3.3 - Air Filter
and Filter Retainer
TP5246
M-448B