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ZENA™ Power Generator Care
&
Maintenance
The ZENA power generator is very robust. Other than keeping it clean, NO regular preventive
maintenance is required.
A. Lubrication
Not required. All moving parts are permanently lubricated.
B. Wet
Conditions
All critical electrical parts are sealed from moisture and all mechanical components are
designed to operate in wet conditions (but not when immersed in water).
C. Cleaning
Proper cooling is necessary for optimum performance and for maximum service life.
Keeping your system’s components clean is most important.
1) Dust/Dirt
Removal
Compressed air is best for removing accumulations of dust and/or dirt from the interior
and exterior surfaces of your Welding Power Generator. If compressed air is not
available, clean by rinsing with a stream of soapy water followed by a fresh water rinse
(DO NOT use water or strong detergent cleaning solutions from a pressure washer).
After rinsing, excess water should be removed by using compressed air (if available), or
by operating the engine briefly to allow the cooling fan to remove most excess moisture
from inside the case.
2) Removing
Corrosive
Chemicals/Salts
If your welder is operated around salt water, or used in conditions where its components
may be exposed to corrosive chemicals, solvents, degreasers, antifreeze, and/or liquids
with a high mineral content, it should be rinsed off with fresh water as soon as possible
after exposure. Remove excess rinse water from the Welding Power Generator by
using compressed air (if available), or by operating the drive engine briefly to allow the
cooling fan to remove most excess moisture from inside the case.
3) Removing
Grease
and
Oils
If grease, hydraulic fluids, oils or other petroleum based lubricants cause dirt to
accumulate on the
OUTSIDE
of system components, the component may be cleaned
with any aerosol cleaner/ degreaser designed for
electronic components
, OR the
outside surfaces can be cleaned with a clean cloth moistened with mineral spirits or
kerosene.
The
interior
of the generator can be cleaned with a
light
application of any aerosol
cleaner/degreaser designed
specifically for
electronic components
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, AND/OR with a
mixture of dish washing detergent (or some other
mild
detergent
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which is effective at
removing/cleaning grease/oil).
After cleaning, the generator should be rinsed with fresh water. Excess water should then
be removed by operating the generator’s drive engine briefly with sufficient speed to drive
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CAREFULLY
read the product instructions and warnings BEFORE using any sort of aerosol based cleaner to
insure that the cleaner is COMPLERELY safe for use with electronic components, AND/OR electrical varnishes,
AND/OR all types of plastics or resins.
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NOT
detergents which are used for cleaning auto parts or which are, in any way, reactive with aluminum, or
other metals
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