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9.3
Maintenance for the plasma generator
Caution
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Hot surface!
The area around the plasma generator nozzle may reach temperatures of up to 200 °C.
- Wait until the machine has cooled down if you need to touch this area.
- After use, store the machine only in places that are not temperature-sensitive or are
not combustible.
Attention
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Damage to machine!
The cap nut is designed for tightening and loosening by hand. Do not use a tool to tighten
or loosen the cap nut. This may damage the machine.
The plasma generator contains the plasma nozzle and the inner electrode. These are
subject to wear and tear depending on the duration of use, the environmental conditions
and the process that was carried out.
A thick oxide layer on the plasma nozzle and a marked burnt-in crater on the electrode will
impair the ignition properties and increase the temperature of the plasma flame. In these
cases the parts must be replaced.
Replacing nozzles and electrodes
The replacement cycles of the nozzles and electrodes have been determined by relyon
plasma in accordance with a standardised test. Deviations are possible, depending on
application.
- Nozzles in operation with air: approx. 500 hours
- Electrodes in operation with air: approx. 1000 hours
Depending on application, considerable deviations are possible from these average values.
Attention
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Damage to machine!
Disconnecting certain screw connections can damage the plasma generator beyond
repair.
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Please refer to the information in the operating and maintenance instructions for
the nozzle set.
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Never loosen screw connections that are not expressly required for replacing
nozzles and electrodes.
