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| TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR | ||||||||
| TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE |
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| PROBLEMS |
| POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED |
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| MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION |
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| FUNCTION PROBLEMS |
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| The machine powers up properly, | 1. | Make sure the torch handle or | 1. | Check all connectors and wires | ||||
| but there is no response (no air flow |
| cable is not damaged or pulled |
| for loose or faulty connections. | ||||
| or pilot arc) when the torch trigger |
| from the machine. Replace if |
| See Wiring Diagram. |
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| is pulled. Only the power LED is lit. |
| necessary. |
| 2. | Perform the Air/Gas |
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| 2. | Make sure | the air supply is |
| Solenoid Test. |
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| 3. | The control board may be |
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| faulty. Replace. |
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| The machine powers up properly, | 1. | Make sure the torch consum- | 1. | Check all connectors and wires | ||||
| but only air flows when the torch |
| ables are in place and in good |
| for loose or faulty connections. | ||||
| trigger is pulled; no pilot arc is |
| condition. | Replace if neces- |
| See Wiring Diagram. |
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| 2 | Perform the Torch Continuity | ||
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| 2. | Set air pressure at 65psi. |
| and Solenoid Test. |
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| 3. | Make sure there are no kinks or | 3. | Perform the Main Inverter |
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| restrictions for air flow in the |
| Board Voltage and |
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| torch cable. |
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| Resistance Tests. |
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| 4. | Make sure that the correct size | 4. | The control board may be |
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| nozzle is being used. Must be a |
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| .028 orifice. |
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| The machine powers up properly, | 1. | CP leads to its terminal from the | 1. | Reconnect the leads to its cor- | ||||
| and cuts OK with 230 input |
| input to the inverter board are |
| rect terminal per the wiring dia- | ||||
| applied. With 115 applied the pilot |
| loose or disconnected. |
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| arc ignites but goes out when cut- |
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| ting commences. | Or, no pilot or |
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| 3. The input board may be faulty. | |||
| cutting when 115 input is supplied. |
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| The air begins to flow when the | 1. | Check the input voltage at the | 1. | Check all connectors and wires |
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| torch trigger is pulled. There is a |
| machine. Input voltage must |
| for loose or faulty connections. | ||||
| very brief pilot arc. (Normal is 3 |
| match the rating plate. |
| See Wiring Diagram. |
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| Seconds.) The sequence is repeat- | 2. | Make sure the torch | 2. | Perform the Main Inverter |
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| consumable parts are in place |
| Board Voltage and |
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| and in good condition. |
| Resistance Tests. |
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| Replace if necessary. | 3. | The control board may be |
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| 3. Make sure there are no kinks or |
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| set at 65psi. |
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