A/B/C Model

A/B/C Head Pressure, A/B/C Head Will Not Raise/Lower

Checking the head pressure

Every CarveWright machine should have its headpressure checked regularly. Especially after any shipping. With an inexpensive bathroom scale, this important maintenance step can be performed in minutes. Head Pressure: Sand Paper – 75 to 85 lbs Heavy Duty – 80 to 90 lbs (Needs to be high end for rotary jig.) The weather can affect […]

A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine

No Power to the Machine

Description of Issue The machine appears to have no power because nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the machine is turned on. Possible Causes Machine not plugged in, no power to the outlet, machine not turned on, contrast knob for the LCD turned too far down, faulty LCD display, faulty power supply, faulty

A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine

Machine Reboots at Random Times

Description of Issue The machine loses power at random times and reboots to the main menu. Possible Causes Causes include: other machines are on the same power circuit (including unexpected items like AC units, compressors, refrigerators, and sump pumps), a faulty power supply, a faulty controller, a faulty power switch, or a short somewhere in

A/B/C Maintenance and Repair Instructions

Replacing the Z motor pack

After several hundred hours of usage, the motors that control the machine’s motion can have parts of them wear out. These steps show how to replace the z-motor pack that controls the up and down motion of the machine. DOWNLOADABLE PDF INSTRUCTIONS Replacing the Z Motor   Or Watch This Video

A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine

LCD Shows Random Characters

Description of Issue During initial power up, the LCD screen displays a series of random characters. Possible Causes The cause is either a defective controller board (A2065) or a faulty LCD cable. Troubleshooting Steps Insure connectivity of cable. Send controller/cable in for testing. (Always make sure you are properly packing controller – see video.) Replacement of

A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine

LCD Shows Black Squares

Description of Issue The LCD screen shows nothing but black squares when the machine is turned on.  There is no way to proceed through the menus. Possible Causes Causes include: no memory card inserted in the machine, the contrast knob on the keypad turned too high, a faulty memory card, a faulty controller electronics board,

A/B/C Trouble Turning On Your Machine

LCD is Blank

Description of Issue The LCD screen shows nothing when the machine is turned on. Possible Causes Cause include: the machine not plugged in, the machine not turned on, the contrast knob on the keypad turned down very low, an improperly inserted memory card, a corrupted memory card, a disconnected wire to the power supply, a

A/B/C Problem With Cut Motor Or Flexshaft

Flexshaft is Overheating or Melted

Description of Issue The flexshaft sheath temperature should be cool enough that you can hold it in your hand even after long periods of operation.  If the flexshaft core becomes hot enough it can melt the outer rubber sheath.  A melted flexshaft sheath requires the immediate replacement of the entire A2045 flexshaft assembly.  In the

A/B/C Problem With Cut Motor Or Flexshaft

Flexshaft Core Breaking at the End

Description of Issue In rare cases, the flexshaft core will be broken anywhere from 1″ to 1 1/2″ from either end.  This will usually happen within one hour of use. Possible Causes A burr has been raised on the inside of the flexshaft sheath that cuts into the core. Troubleshooting Steps Change the flexshaft assembly

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