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Troubleshooting - Sealey PP40 Instructions

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Insufficient penetration or excessive scoria
settlement.
Interruption of cutting arc.
The torch is cutting at tilt when you wish it to
be perpendicular.
Excessive wear of nozzle and electrode.
Declaration of Conformity We, the sole importer into the UK, declare that the product listed below
standards and directives.
PLASMER CUTTER Model: PP40.
73.23/EEC
Low Voltage Directive (S.I. 1994/3260)
89/336/EEC
EMC Directive (S.I. 1992/2372 & Amendments).
NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION: Call us for a copy of our latest catalogue on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address including your postcode.
01284 757500
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Too high a cutting speed.
Torch is too tilted.
Workpiece is too thick.
Electrode and nozzle are worn out.
Cutting speed too low.
Excessive distance between torch and workpiece.
Electrode is worn out.
Intervention of the protections system.
Torch position not correct.
Asymmetric wear of nozzle hole and/or wrong assembly
of torch parts.
Air pressure too low.
Contaminated air (humidity-oil).
Excessive pilot arc ignitions in the air.
Nozzle holder damaged.
The construction file for
be inspected on request by contacting Jack Sealey Ltd
Signed by John Sealey
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey
Sole UK Distributor
Sealey Group,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
01284 703534
REMEDY
(Numbers refer to chapter and item heading)
Slow the cutting speed
Adjust the torch tilt.
Confirm workpiece thickness, and re-check technical data.
Replace electrode and nozzle.
Increase cutting speed.
Decrease the distance between torch and workpiece.
Replace electrode and nozzle.
Check warning lights and take appropriate action.
Re-align the torch position.
Check assembly (see fig 9) and change nozzle if necessary.
Increase air pressure (see chapter 5).
Check air supply system (see chapters 4,5, & 7).
Do not casually turn the torch on and off.
Change the nozzle holder.
is
in conformity with the following EEC
this
product
is
held by the Manufacturer and may
Power Welders
E-mail: sales@sealey.co.uk
MW100, MW140, MW165 - 0051 - (1) - 010399
1st March
1999

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