ESAB EMP 215ic, Service Manual

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ESAB EMS215IC/EMP215IC
7-2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Manual 0463 413 001
7.02 Power Source and Wire Feeder Maintenance
Perform a power source cleaning each time you replace a Ø4” (100 mm) or Ø8” (200 mm) wire bobbin.
Power source and wire feeder cleaning procedure
NOTE!
Always were safety gloves during cleaning.
1. Disconnect the power source from the mains receptacle.
2. Open the lid and release the tension from the pressure roller by turning the tension screw (1) counter-
clockwise and then pull it toward you.
3. Remove the wire and the wire spool.
4. Remove the torch and use a low pressure airline, taking care not to let the wire consumable unravel, to
clean the power source interior and power source air inlet and outlet.
5. Inspect if the inlet wire guide (4), outlet wire outlet (2) or the feeder roller (3) are worn and need replace-
ment. See appendix WEAR PARTS for ordering numbers of parts.
6. Remove and clean the feeder roller with a soft brush. Clean the pressure roller attached to the wire
feeder mechanism with a soft brush.
7.03 Torch and Liner Maintenance
Torch and liner cleaning procedure
1. Disconnect the power source from the mains socket.
2. Open the lid and release the tension from the pressure roller by turning the tension screw (1) counter-
clockwise and then pull it toward you.
3. Remove the wire and the wire spool.
4. Turn Mig gun locking screw counter-clockwise to allow Mig gun to be removed from feed plate.
5. Remove the liner from the torch and inspect it. Clean the liner by blowing compressed air (max 5 bar)
through the end of the liner that was mounted closest to the power source.
6. Re-install the liner.