Routine Maintenance And Inspection - Pro-Tec Welding PRO-TEC 215 MP Operating Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING and MAINTENANCE

6.4 Routine Maintenance and Inspection

Disconnect
Danger! Extremely Disconnect Input
dangerous voltages Power Supply be-
inside Power fore opening Power
Source Source
The only routine maintenance required for the Power Source is a thorough cleaning and inspection, with the frequency depend-
ing on the usage and the operating environment.
To clean the Power Source, open the enclosure and use a vacuum cleaner to remove any accumulated dirt and dust. The Power
Source should also be wiped clean, if necessary; with solvents that are recommended for cleaning electrical apparatus.
There are extremely dangerous voltages and power levels present inside this Power Source.
any maintenance or repair work performed on this Power Source be carried out by a
Tradesperson.
Do not attempt to repair this Power Source unless you are an Accredited
power measurements and troubleshooting techniques.
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be returned to a Service Provider
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Suitably Trained and Qualified Tradesperson must DISCONNECT the Input Power Supply from the Power Source
Disconnect
before opening the enclosure. Wait at least 5 minutes before opening the enclosure to allow the primary capacitors
to discharge. There are extremely dangerous voltages and power levels present inside Power Source.
Routine Maintenance Inspection Schedule
Visual check gas
regular, gas hose &
gas pressure be-
Once Per
fore welding.
Day
Visual check electrode lead; ground lead. Repair damaged welding cable or replace damaged welding cable.
Replace damaged electrode holder or ground clamp.
Once Per
Week
Visual check input power cord and if damaged have it replaced
by a Suitably Trained and Qualified Tradesperson.
Once Every
Remove any accumulated dirt and dust from the Power Source
front and rear vents
3 Months
Once Every
6 Months
Remove any metallic particles / dirt from inside Power Source
using a vacuum cleaner with a plastic nozzle. This must be
done more frequently in dirty environments.
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Electric shock Electrostatic dis-
can kill charge can damage
PC Boards
If major complex subassemblies are faulty, then the Power Source must
for repair. Refer to SECTION 7 – PRO-TEC WARRANTY POLICY
Electrode Lead
Do not blow air into the Power Source during
cleaning as metallic particles cause can damage to
the Power Source.
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Remove any metal-
lic particles / dirt
using vacuum
cleaner
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Service Provider and you have had training in
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Visual check the MIG Gun or Spool Gun or TIG
Torch and consumable parts before welding.
Ground Lead
Input Power Cord
Flying metal or Read Operating
dirt can injure Manual
eyes
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advises that
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Suitably Trained and Qualified
Trash damaged parts
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