Castle TSM-20 Operator Manual Addendum - Manual (Page 5)

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND AIR BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR TESTING ON YOUR CASTLE MACHINE!
3.0 SOLENOID MANIFOLD CLEANING
Begin by removing the control box from the machine. This can be done by removing the four screws on
the outside of the case and sliding the box out. Once out, remove the plate from the front of the control
box.
The coil located closest to the regulator in the upper left side of the control box (Fig 3) operates the
Clamp. The middle coil actuates the Drill cycle and the coil furthest from the regulator actuates the
Router.
TOOLS:
1. Pliers
2. Cloth or foam wrap to
cushion the pliers to
prevent damage to the coil
when removing.
ROUTER
DRILL
CLAMP
3. Rubbing alcohol
4. Clean rag
5. Compressed air
SOLUTION STEPS:
1. Use the pliers to remove the
nut from the top of the coil.
GENTLY remove the coil
housing.
2. Cushion the pliers and
CAREFULLY remove the
stem. Once you have
removed the stem verify
that the plunger actuates on
the bottom.
3. Blow out the manifold with air and wipe away any debris.
FIG 3
4. Wipe down the stem with rubbing alcohol.
5. Make sure that all parts of the manifold and the stem are clean.
6. CAREFULLY replace the stem using the cushioned pliers.
7. Replace the coil and nut.
TSM-20 Operator’s Manual - Addendum 3