C-1
MAINTENANCE
X-TRACTOR 1GC
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The Filter should be cleaned and the canister emptied on a regular
basis. Frequency of cleaning and emptying depends upon a num-
ber of factors such as the type of welding fume and the frequency
of use. In many cases, a good procedure would be to clean the fil-
ter once per week and empty the canister once per month.
CLEANING THE FILTER
When the performance of the system decreases, this indicates
that the filter should be cleaned.
1. Disconnect the machine from input power.
2. Close the inlet with the rubber plug.
3. Connect compressed air to the fitting on the rear of the
machine and open the ball valve on the fitting.
4. Rotate the fitting 200°, back and forth 6 - 7 times. This will
rotate the cleaning device inside the machine, distributing the
jets of compressed air over the circumference of the filter.
5. Close the ball valve and disconnect the compressed air.
6. Remove the plug from the inlet and reconnect to input power.
EMPTYING THE CANISTER AND HEAVY
PARTICLE TRAP
The particulate matter collected in the canister may be dan-
gerous to your health. Take necessary precautions so that
you and your fellow workers do not breathe the dust and
particulate. Wear a suitable respirator when disposing of the
particulate.
Check with local authorities for regulations governing the
disposal of this material.
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WARNING
1. Clean the filter.
2. Open the quick-release fasteners on the four corners of the
case front by rotating the fasteners 1/4 turn. (See Fig. 1)
3. Remove the canister by pulling on the handle and stand the
canister with the case front on top.
4. Open the two other quick-release fasteners (at the top and
bottom of the case front) by rotating 1/4 turn. Remove the
case front from the canister.
5. Empty the canister.
6. Empty the heavy particle trap built into the case front.
7. Replace the case front by rotating the quick-release fasteners
to the “closed” position: the fastener will line up with the
lines in the case. In this position they are parallel with the
case side (See Fig. 1). With the fasteners in this position,
place the case front onto the canister and press the quick-
release fasteners into the two holes. When they “click”, they
are fastened. If they do not “click” or fasten, then check to
see that they are in the closed position described above.
8. Replace the canister into the machine with the inlet on the
bottom. Fasten the case front to the machine using the pro-
cedure outlined in step 7.
DIRTY AIR
WELDING
FUME
MOTOR
COOLING
AIR IN
EXHAUST
AIR
MOTOR
COOLING
AIR OUT
CLEAN AIR
FILTER
FILTER
CONTAINER
DUST BLOWN
OFF FILTER
PLUG
COMPRESSED
AIR
(ROTATE THE
CLEANING
DEVICE
BY HAND)
CLEANING
DEVICE
NORMAL OPERATION
CLEANING THE FILTER
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