Forney 325P, Operating Manual

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TROUBLE EXPERIENCED POSSIBLE REASONS RECOMMENDED SOLUTION
GREEN LED OFF, Fan not
operating.
No Input Power Connect system to proper input power source.
Verify that the power is on the main power panel
or at the disconnect-power switch box.
Ensure power switch (rear) is in the On position
GREEN LED ON, YELLOW
Over-temperature LED
ON.
Unit is overheated. Allow unit to cool with internal fan running,
once cool reduce arc cutting time to below duty
cycle rating of the system.
Air flow obstructed Check torch consumables for proper installation.
Examine the consumables for wear, debris, ob-
structed holes and replace worn parts with new
Forney consumable parts
GREEN LED ON, YELLOW
Over-temperature LED
OFF, no air flow when
torch switch pressed.
Shield cup not properly
installed
Check torch consumables are properly installed.
Faulty torch switch or
parts assembly in torch
holder
Replace torch.
Faulty main PC Board Trained technical service required.
GREEN LED ON, YELLOW
Over-temperature LED
OFF. Air flows, Pilot arc
does not start.
Faulty torch parts Replace torch.
Faulty main PC Board Trained technical service required.
Torch has pilot arc but
does not cut.
Work lead not con-
nected
Properly connect the work clamp to the work
piece.
AC input power too
low
Ensure system has proper input power source
If used, eliminate or reduce length of extension
cord.
Faulty main PC Board Trained technical service required.
The arc does not transfer
to the work piece.
Insufficient work clamp
contact with the work
piece
Clean the area where the work clamp attaches
to the work piece to insure a good metal to
metal connection.
Inspect the work clamp and its lead for damage,
repair or replace as necessary.
Torch may be too far
away from the work
piece.
Move torch closer to the work piece and fire the
torch again.
Poor cut quality Improper use of torch Review operating instructions
Torch parts are worn
out
Examine the consumables for wear and replace
worn parts with new Forney consumable parts
Sparks are being blown
upward and back at the
torch head
Cutting speed too fast Decrease your torch travel speed
Work piece is too thick Choose thinner work piece material within the
operational limits of the system.