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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR |
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| Observe Safety Guidelines |
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| TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE | |||||
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| (SYMPTOMS) |
| MISADJUSTMENT(S) |
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| FUNCTION PROBLEMS |
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| The cutting arc starts but sputters | 1. Make sure the operating proce- |
| 1. | Check all connectors and | |||||||||
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| dure is correct for the process. |
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| See the Operation section of |
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| nections. See Wiring Diagram. | |||||||
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| 2. | Perform the Torch Continuity | ||||||
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| 2. Make sure the work clamp is |
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| and Solenoid Test. |
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| connected | tightly | to the work |
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| Perform | the | Main | Inverter | ||
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| Board Voltage and Resistance | |||||
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| 3. Make sure the torch consum- |
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| able parts are in place and in |
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| The control | board | may be | |||||
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| faulty. Replace. |
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| necessary. |
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| 4. Make sure the air pressure is |
| 5. Use the correct extension cord. | |||||||||
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| See the instruction manual. | ||||||||
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| set at 65psi. |
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| 5. Make sure the air supply is not |
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| contaminated with oil or |
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| The pilot arc is normal, but the arc | 1. Make | sure | the | operating |
| 1. | Check all connectors and | ||||||
| will not transfer to the work piece. | procedure is correct for the |
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| wires for loose or faulty con- | ||||||||
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| process. | See | the Operation |
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| section of the manual. |
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| Perform | the | Main | Inverter | ||||
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| 2. Make sure the work clamp is |
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| Board Voltage and Resistance | |||||||
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| piece. |
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| 3. | The control | board | may be | |||
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| faulty. Replace. |
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| cally | conductive material, and |
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| the work clamp must make a |
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| good electrical connection with |
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| the work piece. |
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| 4. Do not use a drag cup. Not |
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| Trigger or purge is activated brief |
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| The Control Board is defective. | ||||
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| Replace. |
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| Poor performance of pilot arc or | 1. Check pressure switch to be |
| 1. | Try increasing or decreasing the | |||||||||
| cutting. Poor consumable life. | functioning |
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| air pressure to see if conditions | ||||||
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| (opening/closing) | at its correct |
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| improve. |
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| pressure. |
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| 2. Replace | regulator or | pressure | ||||
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| 2. Check pressure gauge to be |
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| switch may be required. | |||||||
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| correct in its reading. |
| 3. Screen in air line at inlet to air | |||||||||
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| 3. Check for recommended flow |
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| solenoid | may be | clogged. | |||||
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| rate coming from the torch end |
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| Clean. (no screen before 7/1/02) | |||||||
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| with a flow meter. |
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