Magmate MMA 160 Operating Manual - 7.0 Periodic Maintenance
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In maintenance of the unit, take into
consideration the rate of use and the
environment it is used in. When the unit is used
properly and serviced regularly you will avoid
unnecessary disturbances in use and production.
7.1 Daily Maintenance
Perform the following maintenance daily:
•CleanelectrodeholderandTIGtorch'sgas
nozzle. Replace damaged or worn parts.
•CheckTIGtorch'selectrode.Replaceor
sharpen, if necessary.
•Checktightnessofweldingandearthcable
connections.
•Checkconditionofmainsandweldingcables.
•Seethatthereisenoughspaceinfrontofand
back of the unit for ventilation.
7.2 Troubleshooting
Main switch signal light is not lit.
Unit does not get electricity.
•Checkmainsfuses.
•Checkmainscableandplug.
Unit does not weld well.
Arc is uneven and goes off. Electrode gets stuck
in weld pool.
•Checkweldingsettingsandadjustwhen
necessary.
•Checkthatearthclampisproperlyfixedand
that contact surface is clean and the cable is
undamaged.
Signal light for overheating is lit.
The unit has overheated. See 5.0 Operating
Functions.
•Checkthatthereisamplespaceinfrontof
and back of the unit for ventilation.
•Checkweldingsettings.See5.0Operating
Functions.
If problems in use are not solved with above
mentioned measures, please contact your local
BOC representative.
7.0 Periodic Maintenance
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