way.
NOTE: When installing hoses, trim excess length.
NOTE: It is
not possible to use the existing foot throttle with the Airtact system.
The original foot throttle must be completely disconnected for the
Airtact to work properly. If foot control is desired, use the FootPod
Touch Element.
#004-956
FootPod Touch Element Kit F1
You are now ready to hook up the touch element of your choice.
#004-952
Palm Touch Element Kit Monarch MI
#004-952-SS Palm Touch Element Kit Monarch MI Stainless Steel
#004-953
Palm Touch Element Kit 901 N1
#004-953-SS Palm Touch Element Kit 901 N1 Stainless Steel
#004-954
Thumb/Finger Touch Element Kit Monarch TM1
#004-955
Thumb/Finger Touch Element Kit 901 TN1
Connect the larger handpiece hose to the normal handpiece
air supply port on the GraverMach/MaxSC/Max/Mate. Take the
smaller hose and gently twist the hose end connector knob 1/2
turn clockwise until it stops to the left or right port on the front
of the Airtact. Turn the air supply pressure back on and check
carefully for leaks.
AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENTS
Begin by turning the power switch on to the engraving system
and adjust the strokes per minute (SPM) knob to 2300 or 2400
SPM. On the GraverMax/SC/Mach, switch the handpiece selector
knob to the handpiece you wish to use.
The Airtact control unit has a regulator and gauge on the face
located above the paddle switch. This controls how much power
you want for the handpiece to have. The lower the pressure the
lighter the handpiece will stroke, and the more air pressure, up to
12psi (0.8 bar), the harder it strokes.
1. On the Airtact unit, move the paddle switch in the direction of
the handpiece connection you wish to use and increase the
Airtact air pressure to 12 psi (0.8 bar).
2. On the GraverMach/MaxSC/Max/Mate back the air pressure
off at the regulator knob by turning it counter-clockwise
until the gauge shows 5 psi (0.4 bar). Hold the handpiece
vertically next to your ear and slowly begin to increase the
air pressure by turning the regulator knob clockwise. You will
feel the handpiece begin to buzz, then vibrate, and knock
lightly. When the knocking stops on a GraverMach or SC, your
handpiece is considered “tuned.”
NOTE: If you are using a Generation 1 GraverMax or GraverMate,
add 2 psi (0.1bar) to the gauge reading where the handpiece
stops knocking.
Check for proper handpiece operation by placing the paddle
switch in the center position. This should immediately give full
handpiece power if your connections are correct, if not, find the
problem and correct. NOTE: The center paddle switch position
will also give you an automatic stroking feature that is designed
for stippling or other operations where multiple hits are desired
without the need for control inputs.
SUGGESTIONS
Airtact Touch Element:
• At approximately 12 psi, the Airtact will give full power range
for any handpiece. Less than 12 psi, you will have reduced
power. This can be very useful for shading because you can
lessen the pressure (try 4 or 5 psi) to limit the power for really
fine control. ALWAYS BE AWARE THAT AT LESS THAN 12
PSI you will NOT have full power.
• Switching the GraverMach/MaxSC/Max/Mate handpiece
selector does NOT switch the handpieces connected to the
PALM PAD C2
HIGHER SENSITIVITY
PALM PAD C2
PALM PAD D1
Raised Bumps
Control Flap
Raised Ridges
Palm Pad C2 Style
If you find that you would like
a more sensitive touch the
raised ridges can be reduced
or removed by using an razor
knife or grinding with a flexshaft,
dremel, NSK E-Max, etc.
Fig. 3: Palm Pad Modifications
Control Flap
Raised Bumps
Palm Pad D1 Style
D1 is overall more sensitive than
C2. To reduce its sensitivity,
reduce the thickness of the
control flap by using a razor
knife or grinding with a flexshaft,
dremel, NSK E-Max, etc.
on the outside (top) surface.
Reduce or Remove
Moderate Sensitivity
(more sensitive)
Palm Pad C2 Style
Reduce or remove the raised
ridges that are illustrated with
a dotted line. This will give you
a more sensitive handpiece that
will allow for less hand force.
Reduce or Remove
Higher Sensitivity
(even more sensitive)
Palm Pad Style
Reduce or remove the raised
ridges that are illustrated with
a dotted line. This will give you
a very sensitive handpiece with
even less hand force.
MODERATE
SENSITIVITY
PALM PAD C2
