UnionSpecial TCP1 Original instructions

Installation of the TCP1
Step 1: Remove face cover # 80887A (#10 below)
Step 2: Attached TCP1 with same screws from face cover (#below). Tighte securely
i to place.
Note: positio the TCP1 so that the air cyli der is o the left ha d side of the sewi g
head.
Step 3: Attach air filter/regulator where best suited for operatio . Make sure that the
tubi g is NOT pi ched a d clear of movi g parts.
Step 4: You will eed to supply air a d fitti gs for filter/regulator with ¼” port size NPT
with followi g specs: Max air pressure: 150 psi, 125 deg F, 18 cfm air supply
Step 5: O ce system is i stalled, adjust pressure o regulator by tur i g the dial.
Cou ter clockwise rotatio to decrease pressure, clockwise to i crease.
Set at 40-60 psi

Operation of the TCP1
1. The pusher arm starts i the DOWN positio . Whe the bag is fed i to the
machi e, the bag will activate the air cyli der which will retract the wa d.
2. Whe the bag passes the wa d, the pusher arm retur s to the DOWN positio
pushi g the chai i to the k ives.
3. Adjusti g the wa d ca be do e i 2 ways:
a. Wa d Le gth – loose alle screw a d adjust wa d i or out.
b. Positio of the Wa d – move to adjust co tact with the bag a d wa d,
make adjustme t i small i creme ts.
Maintenance of TCP1
1. Air supply should be as free from moisture a d i ert material as possible, this will
i crease the filter life
a. Filter should be drai ed (ma ually do e) before water level is sump reaches
filter baffle (the black plastic below the filter)
b. Recomme d the filter eleme t be replaced o ce a year whe used regularly
throughout the year or every other year with seaso al use.
2. Place 2 drops of sewi g machi e oil o air cyli der shaft (poi t closest to the cyli der
body) o ce a week duri g regular operatio . Always disco ect air supply before
attempti g to service a y compo e t.
3. Occasio ally check tubi g a d u it for air leaks.
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