Electac MT800 - Maintenance Procedures; Spark Trap Care; Filter Cartridge Replacement

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MATNTENANCE

SPARK

TRAP

In the spark trap of the MT800/I\4T900

is a

metal

gauze

and

fibre

glass

surround.

The

fibre

glass

surround

should

be cleaned every

1-2 days of welding depending on the size

of electrode

or

wire

being used.

If this

fibre

glass

becomes

damaged, renew

it im-

mediately.

Failure to do

so

could

result

in

damage

to

the

main filter. New

fibre

glass

surrounds

are available

from

your

dealer.

2. NEW FILTER

If the spark trap

fibre

glass

has been cleaired

and the suction of

the machind

is

poor,

this

indicates

that a

new

filter

is required.

Changing

the

filter

cartridge

a) Switch offthe

motor and disconnect

from

the

mains.

b)

Release

the securing

clips of the spark trap and

remove the spark trap

and

front

plate.

c)

Dispose of the

used

filter

and

fit a

new filter(a

smear of

liquid

soap

on

the

neoprene

seal of the

filter

assists this operation.)

d)

Push

the

front

plate/filter

assembly

into

the

machine, ensuring that

the

front

pressure

pipe

is

relocated in

the

rubber

grommet

in the

front

plate and

protruding into

the spark trap.

e) Put the spark trap

in

place

and

secure

with the clips.

0

Connect

the

machine

to the

mains and switch on.