Service manual

“PC” valve Replacement

The most commonly replaced pneumatic components are the “PC”, or Pneumatic

Control valves on the pneumatics panel. These are numbered PC 0, 1, and 2, and

control air flow to the cutting head, clamps, and head back pressure respectively.

The PC valves are electrically controlled solenoid valves, and can be replaced relatively

easily.

1) Shut down the F-6100

normally, or push in the

Emergency Stop knob to

turn off power to the

pneumatics panel.

Disconnect the main air

hose from the

compressor to the

pneumatics panel.

2) Unplug the

electrical wire

connection to the

PC valve that is

being replaced.

Press in the

locking tab on

the connector

and pull gently to

the right to

disconnect.

Disconnect wire

plug on right side