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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5-1. Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is necessary for keeping the machine work properly.
CAUTION
DISCONNECT POWER INPUT AND SWITCH OFF THE
MAIN POWER SWITCH BEFORE START OF MAINTENANCE.
Regular Check and Inspection
Bowl Draining and Filter Element
Cleaning
•
Check and change broken electrode
and nozzle to avoid damage to the torch
and machine.
•
Check the function of all switches.
•
Check if the fan rotates properly and if
there is air venting out from back of the
machine
•
Pay Attention to the abnormal vibration,
noise, smell and gas leakage during
operation
•
Check if the cutting cables are over
heated?
•
Check if the cable connections are over
heated?
•
Check If the cable is connected firmly
and properly, if it is broken and cause
bad insulation?
Moisture in the torch can cause the torch
to sputter and hiss. If moisture is present,
purge the gas lines. If moisture builds up
in the bowl of the filter, drain the bowl and
clean the filter element:
•
Shut off the gas supply and disconnect
the gas supply hose from the filter
assembly before proceeding.
•
Remove the cap at the bottom of the
filter bowl and turn the knurled drain
valve to the right to release water from
the bowl.
•
Unscrew the filter bowl.
•
Unscrew the filter element.
•
Clean the filter element with alcohol,
and then blow it out with air. Clean the
bowl with household soap only.
Gas supply hose
Filter Bowl
Cap
Pressure meter
Filter element
