Maintenance; Repairs - Nippon Gases EP-40 Intrucciones De Manejo Y Seguridad

7. MAINTENANCE

EN
7.1. Protect the torch from damage (check visually at regular intervals).
PT
7.2. Clean the torch at regular intervals to avoid presence of grease or dirtiness. When
necessary, clean the holes of the cutting nozzles with the cleaning needles supplied (art
EN
Cod. 2305203.
7.3. Check that flexible hoses are in good condition & remove parts that are damaged.
7.4. Check that connections are secured with hose clamps that cannot hurt the hose by
excessive pressure (to avoid cutting of the hose).
7.5. Replace non return valves when gas flow is reduced & every time a gas back-flowing
has happened.
7.6. Check gas escapes with leak detecting fluid (NEVER WITH FLAME); change immediately
the damaged component.

8. REPAIRS

1.1. Repairs of torches must only be made by competent and trained personnel in
authorized workshops.
1.2. The use of original spare parts is compulsory to guarantee good working & safety of
torch.
1.3. Repair of torch has to be done according to the same test procedure as for a new one.
1.4. Incorrect use of torch & no respect of safety measures will entail loss of liability for the
manufacturer.
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