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.
ARC IGNITES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BUT THEN GOES OUT
AIR PRESSURE
TOO HIGH
Set Compressor's Air
Pressure Regulator
between 80 - 120 PS'.
DIRTY OR
COATED METAL
Air pressure too high or too low.
Check the air pressure setting on
both the Compressor and the Cutter.
AIR PRESSURE
CORRECT
Check that the grounding point and the
metal being cut are both clean, dry, and
free from paint, oil, or dirt.
These sections need to conduct
electricity efficiently.
AIR PRESSURE
TOO LOW
a. Verify that the compressor is
delivering 5 CFM @ 80 PS'.
b. Set Cutter's Air
Pressure Regulator
between 60 - 75 PS'.
c. Verify air flow by
performing "Test Air
Flow " on page 8.
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.
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.
PRIME-WELD CUT 60
User Mannual
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