7 MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is important for safe, reliable operation.
Note:
All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer attempts
to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period.
If this equipment does not operate properly, stop work immediately and investiga-
te the cause of the malfunction. Maintenance work must be performed by an
experienced person, and electrical work by a trained electrician. Do not permit
untrained persons to inspect, clean, or repair this equipment. Use only
recommended replacement parts.
Be sure that the wall disconnect switch or wall circuit breaker is open before
attempting any inspection or work inside of the Handy Plasma.
7.1 CHECK - UP AND CLEANING
Water or oil occasionally accumulates in compressed air lines. Be sure to direct
the first blast of air away from the equipment to avoid damage to Handy Plasma.
Frequent inspection and cleaning of the Handy Plasma is recommended for safety and
proper operation. Some suggestions for inspecting and cleaning are as follows:
A. Check work cable to work piece connection.
B. Check safety earth ground at work piece and at power source chassis.
C. Check heat shield on torch. It should be replaced if damaged.
D. Check the torch electrode and cutting nozzle for wear on a daily basis. Remove
spatter or replace if necessary.
E. Make sure cable and hoses are not damaged or kinked.
F. Make sure all fittings and ground connections are tight.
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