Consumable Maintenance - Forney Plasma Torch Manual De Instrucciones

FREQUENCY
Each Use
Weekly
3 Months
6 Months

Consumable Maintenance

CAUTION! Plasma torch consumable parts should be
hand-tightened. A wrench is provided for electrode removal in
the event you need extra leverage in removal.
CAUTION! Inspect shield cup, nozzle, air diffuser and electrode for wear and debris before
cutting or whenever cutting speed has been significantly reduced.
CAUTION! Use only dry compressed air for cleaning. Do not point the jet of air at the
electronic circuits contained within this system.
CAUTION! Do not operate torch without a nozzle or electrode in place. Be sure to use
genuine Forney parts.
NOTE: It is recommended that the electrode and nozzle should be replaced at the same time to insure
even wear and optimal performance.
PART INSPECT
Shield Cup
The center hole for round-
ness.
The gap between the
shield cup and nozzle for
accumulated debris.
Examine for cracks, burn-
through or chips.
Nozzle Center hole should be
(Tip) round.
Oxidized exterior.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TO BE PERFORMED
• Check the indicator lights and correct any fault
conditions.
• Check & clean shield cup, nozzle, air diffuser
ring and electrode for proper installation, wear,
damage (burns, distortions or cracks), dirt, debris
and restricted holes.
• Check shield cup shut down system.
• Replace any cracked or damaged parts.
• Check the torch trigger for damage.
• Check torch body for wear, exposed wires or
damage, replace as required.
• Check outer covering of work clamp lead for wear,
repair or replace as required.
• Check the power cord for wear or damage,
replace if damaged.
• Check compressor, clean with dry cloth.
• Blow out or vacuum inside.
ACTION
Replace the shield cup if the hole is
no longer round.
Remove the shield cup and clean
any debris away, replace if
damaged or un-cleanable.
Replace shield cup if cracked,
burned-through or chipped.
Replace if the center hole is no lon-
ger round, out-of-round.
Can be cleaned with an abrasive
cloth, use no solvents.
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