SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructions given in this section. Always wear an OSHA approved respirator when clean- ing this machine.
Daily Check/Maintenance:
•Leaking seals or ducting.
•Worn or damaged power cord.
•Clean slag drawer screens.
•Empty dust drawer.
•Inspect and correct for any other unsafe condition.
Weekly Check/Maintenance:.
•Carefully wipe off any dust caked on the elec- tronic eye lens (see Figure 23 for location).
Monthly Check/Maintenance:
•Disconnect from power and vacuum and wipe out any dust buildup from the inside of the control box and filter cabinets. Do not use compressed air close to the filters or electri- cal components.
•Use a dry rag and wipe all drive chains and sprockets clean; then brush the chain links with a thin coat of light machine oil. Refer to Figure 23 for locations.
G0648 Welding Fume Extractor
Lubrication
Use a dry rag to wipe all drive chains and sprock- ets clean; then brush the chain links with a thin coat of light machine oil. Refer to Figure 23 for locations.
Electric
Eye
Oil Drive
Chains
Figure 23. Lubrication locations.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Model G0648 is relatively easy. Put on an OSHA approved respirator and vacuum excess dust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or sol- vent on the cabinet, and never spray compressed air close to filters or electrical components.
