Rev.
A:
January
2015
600-Manual_Pro-X5
RA.docx
Pro-X5
Operator’s
Manual
Page
15
7.6.
Shut-Down Procedure
When all welding operations are complete, perform the following procedure to shut-down the
Pro-X5 and ready it for storage.
1. Start the drive motor to cause one or two inches of extrudate to be pumped out
of the Teflon Shoe exit orifice.
2. Stop the drive motor and allow the extrudate hanging from the exit orifice to cool
for several minutes.
3. Cut the welding rod approximately 6-12 inches back from the Feed Port leaving
the rod protruding from the Feed Port.
4. Once the extrudate hanging from the Teflon Show exit orifice has cooled, use a
pair of pliers with insulated handles to pull it from the end of the welder in a twisting
motion. This removes all material remaining in the Teflon Shoe Assembly area
and prevents a “cold plug” from causing problems on next start-up.
Switch the Pre-Heat and Plastic Heat rocker switches located on the rear of the controller
housing to the “
O
” (OFF) position. Allow the Pre-Heat blower to run for several minutes or
until the temperature displayed on the Pre-Heat controller display is at 200 °F or below, then
switch the main rocker switch to the “
O
” (OFF) position.
Unplug the Pro-X5 AC power cord and allow the welder to cool for at least fifteen (15)
minutes. Once safely cooled, place the welder into the shipping/storage case.
