Revision date 11.02.2014
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6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Checkpoint
Action
Interval
Primary plug
and socket
Check connections
and stretch relief
3 months or more
often if needed
Primary cable
Check for damage
and replace if
necessary
3 months or more
often if needed
Primary cable
stretch relief
and connection
Check for damage
and tightness
3 months or more
often if needed
Labels
Replace damaged or
unreadable labels
3 months or more
often if needed
Internal dust
and dirt
Blow out or vacuum
inside
6 months or more
often if needed
Welding current
sockets
Check and clean
3 months or more
often if needed
Cable
connectors
Check, clean if
needed and tighten
Prior to use /
every 3 months
Welding cables
Repair or replace if
damaged
Prior to use /
every 3 months
Electrode
holders and
torches
Check, clean and
replace if damaged
Prior to use /
every 3 months
Ground clamps
Check tightness and
clean contact points
Prior to use /
every 3 months
Remote
controls,
if relevant.
Check function and
condition of cables
3 months or more
often if needed