12.0 Periodic Maintenance
The working environment or amount of use the machine receives should
be taken into consideration when planning maintenance frequency of
your Smootharc Advance welder.
Preventative maintenance will ensure trouble-free welding and increase
the life of the machine and its consumables.
12.1 Power Source
• Check electrical connections of unit at least twice a year.
• Clean oxidised connections and tighten.
• Inner parts of machine should be cleaned
with a vacuum cleaner and soft brush.
• Do not use any pressure-washing devices.
• Do not use compressed air as pressure may pack dirt even more tightly
into components.
• Only authorised electricians should carry
out repairs and internal servicing.
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