AVL 16 inch Workshop Dobby Loom Manuale utente
Workshop Dobby Loom
User’s Manual
Figure 1 - 16" Workshop Dobby
Loom
Figure 2 - 24" Workshop Dobby
Loom
AVL Looms
2360 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928-6785
800 626-9615
530 893-4915
530 893-1372 (fax)
http:\\www.avlusa.com
e-mail: sales@avlusa.com
May 2018
Revision 1 Instructions
© Copyright 2018
All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information
Table of Contents Page | i
Introductory Information ................................................................................................................ 1
Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 4
WDL Specifications .................................................................................................................... 4
Parts............................................................................................................................................. 5
Tools You Will Need .................................................................................................................. 5
WDL Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 11
Assembly................................................................................................................................... 12
Interchangeable Design Unit (IDU) .......................................................................................... 15
Beater ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Treadles ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Beams ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Compu-Dobby® ....................................................................................................................... 28
Traveling with the WDL ............................................................................................................... 31
Traveling With Your Workshop Dobby Loom ......................................................................... 32
Using the WDL ............................................................................................................................. 37
Warping Section........................................................................................................................ 38
Threading, Sleying, and Tying On ............................................................................................ 50
Weaving Procedures ................................................................................................................. 53
Additional Loom Information ....................................................................................................... 55
Loom Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 56
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 57
The Fine Print ............................................................................................................................... 63
AVL Customer Service ............................................................................................................. 64
AVL Warranties ........................................................................................................................ 64
Notice to Users in the European Union .................................................................................... 65
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information
Introductory Information Page | 1
INTRODUCTORY
INFORMATION
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION
Introductory Information Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Page | 2 Safety
SAFETY
Before Getting Started:
Please read the entire manual before using the loom.
Warnings:
WARNING:
EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR TEXTILE MANUFACTURING. IF
THE EQUIPMENT IS USED IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER, THE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT MAY
BE IMPAIRED.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT TAMPER WITH ELECTRICAL WIRES
OR OPERATE THE LOOM WITH SAFETY PANELS OPENED OR REMOVED.
WARNING:
PINCH, CRUSH, AND FINGER CUT-OFF HAZARDS. DO NOT OPERATE THE
LOOM WITH SAFETY PANELS OPENED OR REMOVED. DO NOT PLACE
HANDS IN MOVING MECHANISMS OR SCISSORS.
Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information
Safety Page | 3
WARNING:
EQUIPMENT PANELS ARE AWKWARD AND HEAVY. TO AVOID MUSCLE
STRAIN OR INJURY, USE PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES AND A HELPER.
WARNING:
DO NOT POSITION EQUIPMENT IN A WAY TO BLOCK OR IMPEDE ACCESS
TO DISCONNECTING DEVICES, EMERGENCY STOPS, OR ON/OFF BREAKER
SWITCHES
WARNING:
USE OF CONDUCTIVE FIBER OR YARN ON OR AROUND THIS EQUIPMENT
WILL VOID WARRANTY AND MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
THIS EQUIPMENT IS CLASSIFIED FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT
ONLY. OPERATION OF HIGH-CURRENT DRAW EQUIPMENT (EX. MIG
WELDER) ON THE SAME ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT
FAILURE.
Safety Features:
Covers and shielding separate weaver from moving components where pinch
hazards exist. Do not reach under covers and shielding while the loom is
operating.
Introductory Information Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Page | 4 Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the AVL family. Your
Workshop Dobby Loom (WDL) is designed to provide you with years of
enjoyable service. And, with your purchase, you are entitled to AVL’s world
class loom support. Please contact us with any questions at info@avlusa.com
or 1-530-893-4915.
This manual provides setup and use information for all current WDL loom
configurations, including:
16” weaving width (16” WDL)
24” weaving width (24” WDL)
8, 16, or 24 harness configurations
Single or double Warp Beam configurations
Please read the entire manual before starting the assembly process. Also,
please note which diagrams and sections are applicable to your loom.
WDL SPECIFICATIONS
Weaving
Width
16” (40.6
cm)
16” (40.6
cm)
24” (61
cm)
24” (61 cm)
No. of Warp
Beams
1 2 1 2
Height 43-1/2”
(110.5 cm)
43-1/2”
(110.5 cm)
43-1/2”
(110.5 cm)
43-1/2”
(110.5 cm)
Width 30-1/2”
(77.5 cm)
30-1/2”
(77.5 cm)
35-1/2”
(90.2 cm)
35-1/2”
(90.2 cm)
Depth 39” (99.1
cm)
46” (116.8
cm)
39” (99.1
cm)
46” (116.8
cm)
Weight 47 lbs. (22
KG)
53 lbs. (24.1
KG)
77 lbs. (35
KG)
83 lbs. (37.7
KG)
Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual Introductory Information
Tools You Will Need Page | 5
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1. Allen wrench (provided)
2. Socket wrench, with 7/16” socket
3. Wrench (7/16”)
4. Philips screwdriver
5. Hammer (optional)
PARTS
Note:
Items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that there will be an additional,
identical item if you ordered a two-beam system.
(1) Hardware Bag
(2) Beater Legs
(1) Travel Straps with Handle
(1) Interchangeable
Design Unit (IDU):
harness pulley support,
harnesses, and dobby
Figure 3 - IDU
Introductory Information Workshop Dobby Loom User’s Manual
Page | 6 Parts
(4) X-frame legs (left
and right sets)
Figure 4 - X-Frame Legs (4)
Note:
The X-Frame Legs are marked A, B, C, and
D. The holes for assembly are in different
places on each one. If you ordered a two-
beam system, you will have legs E and F in
place of C and D. These legs are longer.
(2) Center Braces
Figure 5 - Center Brace
(1) Cross Brace, Birch
hardwood plywood
Figure 6 - Cross Brace
(1) Reed Assembly -
includes Reed, Beater
Top and Beater Race
Figure 7 - Reed Assembly
(2) Treadles (left and
right)
Figure 8 - Left (longer)
Figure 9 – Right
Questo manuale è adatto per i seguenti modelli
1
Indice
