Castle TSM-21 Diagnostic Manual - Manual (Page 18)

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5.
Reconnect power and air to the machine, and turn the Power Switch ON.
6. Place a board against the Safety Buttons and depress the Foot Pedal. Air should now
be flowing from the “Air Out” port of the solenoid.
7.
Turn the Power Switch OFF and repeat steps 5 and 6 several times to ensure all con-
taminants are expelled, then reinsert the remaining hose back into the “Air Out” port of
the Clamp Solenoid.
8.
Turn the routers back on and cut a test pocket.
Note: If this procedure does not correct the problem, the Clamp Solenoid will need to be
replaced. Refer to Procedure 21.91, “Replacing Solenoids” page 47-48
5.3 Clamp Solenoid Check 21.11
The Clamp Solenoid signals the Pilot Valve to provide full air pressure to the Clamp. If the
Clamp Solenoid has failed open the clamp will come down as soon as air is attached to the
machine, without the power being turned on.
The appearance of the solenoids may differ. See Appendix E, page 51 for equivalent illustration
for machines SN: 61076 and above.
5.3.1 Troubleshooting Steps:
1.
Disconnect air supply from the machine.
2. Swap the "Air Out" lines between the Clamp Solenoid and the Router Solenoid. See Fig
3.