THERMACUT EX-TRAFIRE 45HD - Maintenance and Cleaning Intervals

EX-TRAFIRE
®
45HD 9 Maintenance and cleaning
EN - 35
9.1 Maintenance and cleaning intervals
The specified intervals are standard values and refer to single-shift
operation. We recommend recording the inspections. The date of the
inspection, the detected defects and the name of the inspector should be
documented.
Daily/every 6 hours
of cutting
 Check the gas settings.
 Check cables, connector hoses, and
connections for tight fit and damage, and
replace if necessary.
 Check the work lead clamp for contamination.
 Check the cutting torch's consumables for wear.
Weekly  Check the cap sensor.
Every 3 months
 Check the cutting torch for signs of cracks in the
torch body and exposed wires.
 Check the gas hose, filter elements and
connections for leaks.
 Open the device body and have the inside of
the device cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or
dry, clean compressed air by Thermacut
®
or
another authorized specialist.
Annually and after
each time the
housing is opened
 Have a safety inspection performed in
accordance with DIN IEC 60974 Part 4:
“Periodic inspection and testing” by Thermacut
®
or another authorized specialist.
Table 12 Parts inspection
Consumable Check for Action
Shield
 Orifice is not round.  Replace the shield.
 Spatter in the gap
between the shield
and the nozzle.
 Clean the shield and
nozzle surface.
Retaining cap
 Heat damage, cracks,
breaks, damaged
threaded
connections,
clogged gas holes.
 Replace the retaining
cap.
Nozzle  Orifice is not round.  Replace the nozzle.
Swirl ring
 Outer surface is
damaged or dirty.
 Clean or replace the
swirl ring.
 Electrode restriction
due to dirt, debris, or
damage on interior
surfaces.
 Clogged or
damaged gas holes.
Electrode
 Pit depth in hafnium
is deeper than
1.6 mm.
 Replace the
electrode.