Chicago Electric 62204 Owner's Manual page 15

troubleshooting (cont.)
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.
cut GOeS OnLy partiaLLy tHrOuGH tHe WOrKpiece
WitHin tHicKneSS
ranGe
turn up the Output current
Knob and try again at a
slower torch travel speed.
prOBLeM
cOrrecteD
take note of the
setting required for
this metal thickness.
air preSSure
cOrrect
Disassemble torch, inspect and replace
worn components, then reassemble torch
tightly according to number 2 on page 10.
tOrcH in GOOD
cOnDitiOn
cut at a slower pace, the arc
may not have enough time to
cut through the workpiece.
Maximum cutting speeds:
3/8" Mild Steel @ 10 ipM (rated)
5/8" Mild Steel @ 5 ipM (Severence)
if the steps above do not solve the problem or if the repairs involved are too
ITEM 62204
iMpOrtant!
Material being cut is too thick.
See Maximum cutting thickness on page 5.
complex, contact a qualified technician.
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
tOO tHicK
use a more
powerful
plasma cutter.
prOBLeM perSiStS at
MaXiMuM current SettinG
air pressure too low.
Set cutter's air pressure
regulator between 60 - 80 pSi.
air preSSure
tOO LOW
a. Verify that the
compressor is delivering
4.5 cFM @ 80 pSi.
b. Set cutter's air
pressure regulator
between 60 - 80 pSi
DaMaGeD
cOMpOnentS FOunD
Disassemble torch, inspect and
replace worn components, then
reassemble torch tightly according
to number 2 on page 10.
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