• The Air Valve Assembly is located at the top of the Gantry under the Gantry Cover.

• The Air Valve Assembly and the ECU/Driver Pack signals control:

  • Clamps Activation

  • Head Lift

  • Blade Cartridge Plunge

• There are test buttons on the Air Valve Assembly to evaluate each of these functions when troubleshooting the Air Valve Assembly.

Connections:

• The Air Valve Assembly is located at the top of the Gantry under the Gantry Cover.

Troubleshooting:

• If the Clamps are not Activating:

  • Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.

  • Check the air lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Check the Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry; the Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.

• If the VPO Head is not Lifting/Lowering to the material:

  • Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.

  • Check the air lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Make sure the VPO is not set too low.

  • Check the Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry; the Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.

• If the Non-VPO Head is not Lowering/Lifting up from the material:

  • Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.

  • Check the air lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Check the Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry; the Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.

• If the Blade Cartridge is not Plunging:

  • Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.

  • Check the air lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Check the Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry; the Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.