compressor / graver issues

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• Mar 4, 2015

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Hi there, I'm just getting set up with my compressor and gravermax. The air does appear to be coming to the machine but the handpiece isn't doing anything when I press the pedal.
When I first switch it on there are a few 'hammer' noises but then it stops. It's as if the initial surge works but then stops. It does the same when I switch it off.
Any ideas? Is it a leak? The foot pedal sounds a bit hissy but is that normal? The tubes were already attached to the pedal when i took it out the box. I can't feel any air coming from the pedal.
Help please!

 

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• Mar 4, 2015

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Is this a new machine? What pressure do you have the machine set to? How about the compressor? Strokes per minute?

 

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Hi,

Thanks for getting back so quick. Yes, it's all new. I have set the graver to 3600 strokes per minute and 0.8 bar (12 psi). This was the recommended settings that came with the Monarch airtact handpiece. When I push the pedal down it is vibrating a lot but not hammering. It's the second handpiece I have tried.

Appreciate any advice.

 

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Sorry compressor is set to 4. It can go up to 8.

 

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Have you done this? http://www.grstools.com/PDF/TuningHandpiece.pdf

 

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Make sure to move the "1 2" switch firmly. Sounds like it may not be turned enough.

 

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Hi

Thanks all, looks to be working now. Appreciate your help.

 

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• Mar 4, 2015

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Set the sTone said:

Hi

Thanks all, looks to be working now. Appreciate your help.

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So what was the problem and how did you fix it? Someone surfing in from Google later on will want to know what the solution is. Don't leave us hanging.

 

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• Mar 5, 2015

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fegarex said:

Make sure to move the "1 2" switch firmly. Sounds like it may not be turned enough.

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I would have to guess it was this that fixed it.