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PLASMA CUTTING AND GOUGING Maintenance and trouble shooting Disconnect power before maintenance

Check torch

EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS

Check tip

Disconnect the machine from compressed air and electricity.

Check electrode Check drag shield

Remove the cover.

DAILY

Clean the machine with dry, clean and oil free compressed air. Inspect cable connections and gas system.

Inspect and, if necessary, change the torch consumable parts.

In especially dirty environments this procedure should be carried out more often.

Note:

Electrode and nozzle must be changed at regular intervals, as a general guideline after 2 hours continues use, or after 200 starts.

Check gas/Air Pressure

Always replace the electrode if the center has a pit more than 2 mm (1/16” deep). Replace the nozzle if the opening is deformed or clearly oversized.

Failure to replace worn nozzle or electrode in time will dramatically reduce the cutting capacity and eventually ruin the torch.

UPC-1041 require 6–7 bar supply pressure

Air Supply Precaution

Air supply precaution: Use only oil-free dry compressed air. Normally the control air on board will have the best quality.

Inspect and, if necessary, empty the moisture trap on the filter regulator on the rear side of the machine. The trap is emptied by pressing the bottom sealing while compressed air is connected. If cleaning the trap is necessary, completely unscrew the glass cup after disconnecting compressed air.

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Carefully inspect the hose assembly and torch body with regard to any leak or damage.

Never use a damaged torch.

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Use only oil-free dry compressed air!