If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact
The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department:
1-866-759-2131 email: [email protected]
The Eastwood Company
263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA
US and Canada: 1-800-345-1178 Outside US: 610-718-8335
fax: 610-323-6268 www.eastwood.com
Instruction Manual #12740Q - Rev. 12/10
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM: The entire unit shuts off during use, switch is in the “on” position:
Fix:
The unit has overheated from exceeding the duty cycle and the internal thermal protection
circuitry has been activated. Turn the main power switch off, disconnect from power source and
wait several minutes to allow cooling then turn power switch back on. The unit is ready for service.
PROBLEM: The power switch is on, the indicator light is illuminated, the fan is running however
when the Torch activation button is depressed, there is no sound from the Pilot Arc Igniter and there
is no air fl ow:
Fix:
Check all connections. A loose connection will prevent Torch activation.
Fix:
Check for damaged lines, Torch or Torch Tip.
Fix:
Make sure there is suffi cient air fl ow & pressure. (30 to 85 PSI)
PROBLEM: The power switch is on, the indicator light is illuminated, the fan is running however
when the Torch activation button is depressed, there is airfl ow through the torch but no sound from
the Pilot Arc Igniter:
Fix:
Check all connections. A loose connection will prevent Torch activation.
Fix:
Check for damaged lines, Torch or Torch Tip.
Fix:
Inspect the Torch Tip for damage, excessive molten material build-up or excessive burning. Re-
place if necessary.
PROBLEM: The power switch is on, the indicator light is illuminated, the fan is running and when
the Torch activation button is depressed, there is airfl ow through the torch, the Pilot Arc Igniter is
activating however a plasma arc cannot be started:
Fix:
Check all connections. A loose connection will prevent Torch activation.
Fix:
Check for damaged lines, Torch or Torch Tip.
Fix:
Inspect the Torch Tip for damage, excessive molten material build-up or excessive burning.
Replace if necessary.
Fix:
Input voltage is too low or too high. (below 110V or above 240V).
Fix:
Air pressure is too low or too high. (below 30 PSI or above 85 PSI), Adjust to proper pressure.
Fix:
It should be noted that for an arc to start, the ignitor has to be activated and, while activated, the
torch tip must contact the grounded material. The plasma arc will not start till contact is made.
