BAL.0092 • 2017-06-06
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ABIPLAS
®
WELD
11 Disposal
11 Disposal
Fault
Cause
Troubleshooting
Pilot arc does not ignite
• Tungsten electrode and plasma
nozzle make contact
• Re-adjust the electrode
• Distance between tungsten electrode
and plasma nozzle too large
• Re-adjust the electrode
• Tungsten electrode is worn out or
oxidised
• Re-sharpen and align the
electrode
Main arc does not ignite • Distance between the workpiece and
the torch too large
• Shorten the distance
• Pilot arc does not burn
• Ignite the pilot arc
• Connection between the workpiece
and power source is interrupted
• Connect the earth cable
Torch body or power
source cable are
overheating
• Inadequate coolant flow
• Check and repair the coolant
recirculator
• Welding current too high
• Reduce the welding current
• Coolant hose or liquid-cooled power
cable constricted or sealed
• Remove constriction and
replace cable assembly if
necessary
• Plasma nozzle not properly tightened • Tighten plasma nozzle
Pilot or main arc burning
skewed
• Tungsten electrode worn out
• Sharpen the tungsten electrode
• Plasma nozzle worn out
• Replace the plasma nozzle
• Centring ceramics missing or
damaged
• Replace the centring ceramics
Tab. 12
Troubleshooting
NOTICE
• Do not dispose of the device with household waste.
• For disposal, observe the local regulations, laws, provisions, standards
and guidelines.