Routing Service; Routine Maintenance & Inspection; Cleaning The Welding Power Source; Cleaning The Feed Rolls - ESAB CIGWELD XF190 Operating Manual

BLUEVENOM XF190
SECTION 8:
ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
AND POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS
8.01 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
& INSPECTION
ELECTRICAL WARNING
There are extremely dangerous voltage and power
levels present inside this product. Do not attempt
to open or repair unless you are a qualified
electrical tradesperson. Disconnect the Welding
Power Source from the Mains Supply Voltage
before disassembling.
Welding equipment should be regularly checked by a qualified
electrical tradesperson to ensure that:
• The main earth wire of the electrical installation is intact.
Power point for the Welding Power Source is effectively
•
earthed and of adequate current rating.
• Plugs and cord extension sockets are correctly wired.
Flexible cord is of the 3-core tough rubber or plastic
•
sheathed type of adequate rating, correctly connected and
in good condition.
• Welding terminals are shrouded to prevent inadvertent
contact or short circuit.
• The frame of the Welding Power Source is
effectively earthed.
• Welding leads and electrode holder are in good condition.
• The Welding Power Source is clean internally, especially
from metal filing, slag, and loose material. If any parts are
damaged for any reason, replacement is recommended.
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8.02 CLEANING THE WELDING
POWER SOURCE
To clean the Welding Power Source, open the enclosure
and use a vacuum cleaner to remove any accumulated dirt,
metal filings, slag and loose material. Keep surfaces clean as
accumulated foreign material may reduce the welders output
welding current.
CAUTION
Do not use compressed air to clean the Welding
Power Source. Compressed air can force metal
particles to lodge between live electrical parts
and earthed metal parts within the Welding Power
Source. This may result in arcing between this
parts and their eventual failure.

8.03 CLEANING THE FEED ROLLS

Clean the grooves in the drive rolls frequently. This can be
done by using a small wire brush. Also wipe off or clean the
grooves on the upper feed roll. After cleaning, tighten the feed
roll retaining knobs.