Related Manuals for AVL Looms E-Lift
Summary of Contents for AVL Looms E-Lift
- Page 1 Installation and User Manual E-Lift™ version 3 AVL Looms 2360 Park Avenue, Chico, CA 95928-6785 U.S.A www.avllooms.com | sales@avlusa.com 530 893-4915 (ph) | 530 893-1372 (fax)
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Support and Warranty Safety Package Contents Tools Definitions The “Switch” E-Lift Weaving Modes Orientation Acronyms INSTALLING THE E-LIFT A-Series, PDL & TDL Looms SDL & V-Series Looms OPERATING THE E-LIFT MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENTS... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the E-Lift system. The E-Lift does all the hard work of opening and closing the shed. You just press the switch and weave! The assistance this system provides eliminates the physically tiring action of treadling, reducing leg strain and fatigue. The E-Lift even enables weaving where it might otherwise be too difficult for persons with mobility issues. -
Page 4: Safety
EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY BE IMPAIRED. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT TAMPER WITH ELECTRICAL WIRES OR OPERATE E-LIFT WITH SAFETY PANELS OPENED OR REMOVED. PINCH AND CRUSH HAZARD. DO NOT PLACE HANDS IN MOVING MECHANISMS. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Power cord (1) Hardware pack, includes: ○ Mounting hardware for E-Lift and mounting blocks ○ Allen wrench for ½” ID stop collar (where applicable) ○ Allen wrench for 5/8” ID stop collar (where applicable) Tools ○ 7/16” & 1/2" wrenches ○... -
Page 6: Definitions
■ An electrical switch selection is how the user communicates with the E-Lift. ■ The standard configuration for the E-Lift includes a foot switch for operating the E-Lift. There is also an option for a hand switch that is mounted to the beater top. -
Page 7: Installing The E-Lift
A-Series, PDL & TDL Looms Note: If you are replacing an existing E-Lift 2 or 2+ steps 1a, 1e, 2 and 3 can be skipped. The E- Lift 3 directly replaces the E-Lift 2 & 2+ with the additional step of removing the return spring lever and spring from the rear treadle crossmember. - Page 8 NOTE: There is some variation in mounting by loom age with the PDL. a. Orient the E-Lift so that the power switch faces to the rear of the loom and the round switch receptacle faces the front of the loom.
- Page 9 E-Lift mounting plate with Holes 1, 2, 3, & 4. c. The Motor Box is heavy. It is recommended that two people lift the E-Lift into place while a 3rd person installs the mounting blocks and hardware. Or, use 2 pieces of 2”Tx4”Wx~6-12”L placed on edge under the bottom of the E-Lift housing to elevate it...
- Page 10 Align the lowering cam cable path by line of sight with the right side of the small stand-off pulley mounted to the top of the E-Lift plate. This is the path of the motor lifting cable and it should have minimal angle.
- Page 11 Fig. 3-A/N – Cam-cylinders Configuration for A-Series with Negative Dobby (right side view) NOTE: Three possible configurations exist for the A-Series: negative dobby-style head with the narrow “16H” back plate negative dobby-style head with the wide “24/40H” back plate ...
- Page 12 Fig. 3-T – Cam-cylinders Configuration for TDL (right side view) c. Attaching coated steel cables – There are 4 cables to attach. Do not unwrap the packaging securing the cables until instructed to do so. Start with the cables attached to the cam-cylinders. Unwrap the cable from the cylinder of the “lifting”...
-
Page 13: Sdl & V-Series Looms
SDL & V-Series Looms Note: If you are replacing an existing E-Lift 2 or 2+ the mounting holes change location. Follow Figure 1a & Chart 1a for mounting hole drilling. Also, the return spring lever and spring should be removed from the rear treadle crossmember. - Page 14 3. Mount the E-Lift mounting blocks to the crossmembers with the supplied hardware. 4. Reinstall the cross members, remembering to align them as before. a. Orient the E-Lift so that the power switch faces to the rear of the loom and the round switch receptacle faces the front of the loom.
- Page 15 A dry, clear, spray Teflon or Silicone lubricant is also suitable, though it provides less longevity. Align the lifting cam cable path by line of sight with the left side of the E-Lift motor pulley. The cable should be straight on between the cam and motor pulley with minimal angle.
- Page 16 Fig. 2a – E-Lift Motor Double Pulley Cables (right side view) Note: In this image the lower cable attaches to the lifting cylinder. The upper cable attaches to the lowering cylinder. Fig. 2b – E-Lift Cable Routing (rear view) Fig. 2c – E-Lift Cable Routing...
- Page 17 Fig. 3-S – Cam-cylinders Configuration for SDL (right side view) Fig. 3-V – Cam-cylinders Configuration for V-Series (right side view)
- Page 18 c. Attaching coated steel cables – There are 4 cables to attach. Do not unwrap the packaging securing the cables until instructed to do so herein. Start with the cables attached to the cam-cylinders. Unwrap the cable from the cylinder of the “lifting” cam-cylinder, extend it up and attach it to the slide plate or dobby arm.
-
Page 19: Operating The E-Lift
● Connect the power cord to the E-Lift, then plug into a power supply/wall outlet. Refer to Figures 2b & 2c for locations of plug receptacles. Turn on the E-Lift using the power switch, located next to the power cord. Refer to Figure 2b for power switch location. - Page 20 Each selection thereafter will cause the E-Lift to move the slide plate or dobby arm up to allow for the selection of a pattern shed, and then immediately down again to open the shed (assuming harnesses are selected in the dobby).
-
Page 21: Maintenance And Replacements
○ The filter elements are secured to the front and rear E-Lift housing by square plastic rings that snap on/off. ○ Vacuuming of the filter elements while still in place on the E-Lift is an acceptable means of cleaning. ○ For deep cleaning, the square plastic rings may be removed, and then the filter elements may be washed in warm, soapy water.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the E-Lift and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers