Forney 325P, Operating Manual

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TROUBLE EXPERIENCED POSSIBLE REASONS RECOMMENDED SOLUTION
Excessive Wear of the
Nozzle
or Electrode
Air pressure too low Inspect air compressor for proper operation.
Exceeding system
capability (material too
thick)
Choose thinner work piece material within the
operational limits of the system.
Contaminated air
(humidity-oil)
Inspect air compressor for proper operation.
Excessive pilot arc igni-
tions in the air
Discontinue false starts without b eing in contact
with the work piece.
Improperly assembled
torch
Check torch consumables for proper installation.
Torch tip contacting
work piece
Follow proper procedures for cutting or piercing.
Damaged or loose
torch head components
Check torch consumables for proper installation.
If damaged, replace torch.
Non-genuine manufac-
turer’s parts
Use only genuine Forney consumables for opti-
mum performance
Overheating
Exceeding Duty Cycle
of the plasma system
Allow unit to cool with internal fan running,
once cool reduce arc cutting time to below duty
cycle rating of the system.