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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Quality of Cut Has
Degraded/Cut 60
is Underperforming
Improperly installed replacement
consumables
Refer to Versa-Cut 60 Instruction Manual #58221Q for proper assembly
of torch and consumables.
Worn or damaged consumables
Replace necessary consumables.
NOTE:
Always replace the Cutting Tip and Electrode together as a set.
Poor panel connections on Versa-Cut
60 unit
Check that all fittings and connections for torch and ground clamp are
fully attached to the Plasma Cutter unit.
Poor ground connection on work
piece
Check that the ground clamp is properly positioned, and a good ground
is established on clean bare metal of work piece.
Incorrect amperage or air pressure
settings
Refer to Amperage and Air Pressure Settings chart in the
#58221 Instruction Manual.
Incorrect cutting speed
Slow down or speed up Torch movement speed as determined by the
work piece material and thickness.
The use of an undersized gauge and
or too long of an extension cord
causing an under-voltage condition
Use only UL approved, 3 conductor grounded Extension cords.
Use Eastwood #31739 for 120V operation and Eastwood #20029 or
#20285 for 240V operation.
Supply air pressure too low to support
plasma arc
Check air supply pressure. Do not attempt to operate the Versa-Cut below
60 PSI.
Inconsistent/
Fluctuating Arc
Improperly installed replacement
consumables
Refer to Versa-Cut 60 Instruction Manual #58221Q for proper assembly
of torch and consumables.
Worn or damaged consumables
Replace necessary consumables.
NOTE:
Always replace the Cutting Tip and Electrode together as a set.
Poor panel connections on Versa-Cut
60 unit
Check that all fittings and connections for torch and ground clamp are fully
attached to the Plasma Cutter unit.
Poor ground connection on work
piece
Check that the ground clamp is properly positioned, and a good ground is
established on clean bare metal of work piece.
Excessive moisture in the air supply
Install an effective moisture separator in the air supply to the Versa-Cut 60
unit.
Refer to Versa-Cut 60 Instruction Manual #58221Q for proper procedure to
drain the integral moisture separator inside the Versa-Cut 60 unit.
Supply air pressure too low to support
plasma arc
Check air supply pressure. Do not attempt to operate the Versa-Cut below
60 PSI.
Plasma Arc Blows
Out, Easily Re-
ignites on
Successive
Trigger Pulls
Torch being held too far from work
piece
Hold torch closer to work piece, dragging the tip when possible.
Improperly installed replacement
consumables
Refer to Versa-Cut 60 Instruction Manual #58221Q for proper assembly
of torch and consumables.
Worn or damaged consumables
Replace necessary consumables.
NOTE:
Always replace the Cutting Tip and Electrode together as a set.
Air supply line to Versa-Cut 60
undersized
To provide adequate flow, an air supply line with a minimum of 3/8” I.D.
is required.
Supply air pressure too low to support
plasma arc
Check air supply pressure. Do not attempt to operate the Versa-Cut below
60 PSI.
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