AVL Looms Dobby Converting Instructions

Convert rug loom from mechanical dobby to compu-dobby

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Convert Rug Loom from Mechanical Dobby to Compu-Dobby
Convert Rug Loom from Mechanical Dobby to Compu
AVL Looms
2360 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928-6785
U.S.A.

Introduction

Converting your Rug Loom from a mechanical dobby to a Compu
Converting your Rug Loom from a mechanical dobby to a
fast and easy process. You will remove the elements of the mechanical
dobby, including some of the air lines and replace them with the parts that
dobby, including some of the air lines and replace them with the parts that
dobby, including some of the air lines and replace them with the parts that
came with your new Compu-Dobby. For best results, read the directions
came with your new Compu
through before attempting to attach your new Compu
When converting your Rug Loom from a mechanical dobby to a Compu-
When converting your Rug Loom from a mechanical dobby to a Compu
When converting your Rug Loom from a mechanical dobby to a Compu
Dobby, please make sure you observe every safety precaution.
Dobby, please make sure you observe every safety precaution.
Dobby, please make sure you observe every safety precaution.
1)
Turn main air off.
Turn main air off.

Remove Mechanical Dobby parts

Remove Mechanical Dobby parts
To begin, remove all dobby chain advancing
emove all dobby chain advancing mechanisms from the dobby in
the order given below.
1)
Remove the stop collars from the ends of the lever pivot posts that
Remove the stop collars from the ends of the lever pivot posts that
Remove the stop collars from the ends of the lever pivot posts that
support the detent lever assembly (68) and the advancing hook
support the detent lever assembly
assembly (71).
Updated: June 13, 2019
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. You will remove the elements of the mechanical
. You will remove the elements of the mechanical
Dobby. For best results, read the directions
ng to attach your new Compu-Dobby
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Compu-Dobby is a
mechanisms from the dobby in
and the advancing hook

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Summary of Contents for AVL Looms Dobby

  • Page 1 . You will remove the elements of the mechanical . You will remove the elements of the mechanical dobby, including some of the air lines and replace them with the parts that dobby, including some of the air lines and replace them with the parts that...
  • Page 2 Remove the screws that hold the brackets that retain the dobb Remove the screws that hold the brackets that retain the dobb Remove the screws that hold the brackets that retain the dobby chain cylinder onto the dobby (58). chain cylinder onto the dobby (58).
  • Page 3 The new lines will have no "T" fittings, just straight lines from the existing fittings in the valve and the air cylinder.
  • Page 4 You'll need to install the new air pressure regulator in a location on the rear side of the wooden Compu-Dobby box so the inlet and outlet fittings can be easily accessed to install the new air lines. You'll be installing a new 1/4" air line that runs between the main 3/8"...
  • Page 5 You will also be installing a new 1/4" air line that runs between the green fittings on the regulator and Compu-dobby box. The regulator is to ensure excessive air line pressure is not applied to the valves in your new Compu- dobby.
  • Page 6 The lower sensor initiates the events that get ready for the next pick, so the location of this sensor has a lot of margin. The upper sensor needs to be placed in a position that will activate the Compu-Dobby solenoids after the metal insert that catches the cable balls has moved above the balls.

This manual is also suitable for:

Compu-dobby

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