Maintenance and
Section 4
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT!
Be CERTAIN to shut off the Plasma Cutter, and disconnect it from power
and air before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit. A technician should
discharge all capacitors before performing any internal procedures.
FAN RUNS WHEN SWITCHED ON BUT ARC WILL NOT IGNITE
Check Air Switch
AIR SWITCH SET TO
AIR SWITCH SET TO
"SET AIR"
" 2T " or " 4T"
Set Air Switch to " 2T " or " 4T".
Air pressure too high or too low.
"SET AIR" is ONLY used to Check the Cutter's Air Pressure
set air pressure , it does not Gauge. Set between 60 - 75 PS'.
allow normal operation.
AIR PRESSURE AIR PRESSURE
TOO HIGH CORRECT
Set Compressor's Air Check that the grounding point and the
Pressure Regulator
metal being cut are both clean, dry, and
between 80 - 120 PS'.
free from paint, oil, or dirt.
These sections need to conduct
electricity efficiently.
DIRTY OR
COATED METAL
a.
b.
AIR PRESSURE
TOO LOW
Verify that the compressor is
delivering 5 CFM @ 80 PS'.
Set Cutter's Air
Pressure Regulator
between 60 - 75 PS'.
METAL IS CLEAN IN
BOTH AREAS
Use a wire wheel brush or sander
(not included) to thoroughly
clean both the grounding point
and the area that will be cut.
If any cleaners are used, allow them
to dry thoroughly before continuing.
PRIME-WELD CUT 60
User Mannual
Torch isn't maintaining contact with the workpiece.
a. Maintain a 1/16" distance
from workpiece at all times.
b. Disassemble Torch, inspect and replace worn
components, then reassemble Torch tightly
according to on page 25.
c. Torch is moving too slowly across the metal
and cutting the material from underneath,
breaking contact. Move Torch more quickly.
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