Maintenance
Routine and periodic maintenance
WARNING!
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL
Turn the input power OFF at the mains switch & fuse box before working on this equipment.
Have a qualified electrician install & service this equipment.
Allow machine to sit for 5 minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this
equipment.
Do not touch electrically live parts
1) Periodically remove the side/top panels of machine and clean out machine with a low
pressure dry air line paying particular attention to PC Boards, Fan blades.
2) Inspect input and output cables & hoses for fraying, cuts & bare spots
3) Keep TIG torch and cables in good condition
4) Clean air vents to ensure proper air flow and cooling
5) The fan motor has sealed bearings which requires no maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service & repair should only be performed by R-Tech welding trained personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed
on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your warranty.
For your safety and to avoid electric shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout
this manual
The troubleshooting guide is provided to help you locate possible machine malfunctions, Simply follow the 3 step
procedure below
Step 1 Locate problem (symptom)
Look under the column labeled Problem (symptoms). This column describes possible symptoms that the machine
may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the machine is exhibiting
Step 2 Possible Cause
The second column labeled possible cause lists the obvious external possibilities that may contribute to the
machine symptom
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