Maintenance - NewArc R1500 Operational Manual

5. Maintenance

Note!
All Electric shocks are potentially fatal, switch the machine off and disconnect from the power supply
before undertaking out any maintenance work.
It is very important that the R1500 is regularly maintained. The amount of use and the working
environment must be taken into account when scheduling the maintenance periods. Careful use and
regular preventative maintenance will prolong the life of the machine and ensure trouble free operation.
Weekly
• Clean the exterior of the machine
• Inspect the machines exterior for obvious signs of damage.
• Check the condition of the welding cable, earth clamp and welding output connectors for damage and
any sign of over-heating.
• Check the condition of the mains cable an plug.
Three monthly
As per the weekly schedule, plus:
• Remove the side covers from the machine. Remove the build up of dust and debris from inside the
machine, particularly from the Heat-sink extrusion, by use of either compressed air at reduced pressure
or an industrial type vacuum cleaner.
• Make a thorough visual inspection of the interior of the machine, look particularly for pieces of welding
wire, or stubs of old welding rods that may have got through the cooling air intakes.
• Check the condition of the welding output connectors, look for any signs of discoloration. This could be
an indication of overheating and can be a cause of welding set failure.
Annually
As per the three monthly schedule, plus:
Have the machines calibration checked, if necessary have the machine re-calibrated by a Newarc
trained technician.
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