Troubleshooting Torch - Hobart AirForce 625 Manual

5-5. Troubleshooting Torch

Does arc go
on and
while cutting?
Does arc go out
while cutting?
Do sparks come
out of top of cut;
or cut is not
clean?
Are
lights On; unit
has no cutting
output?
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Torch travel speed too slow;
increase travel speed (see
Section 4-5).
Yes
replace torch consumables
off
as necessary (see Section
5-3). Be sure work clamp is
securely
workpiece.
No
Be sure work clamp is
securely attached to work-
piece. Make sure tip is on or
Yes
near, 1/16 in (1.6 mm) to 1/8
in (3.2 mm) workpiece (see
Section 4-5). Clean or
replace torch consumables
as necessary (see Section
5-3).
No
Torch travel speed too fast;
reduce travel speed (see
Section 4-5). Clean or
replace torch consumables
Yes
as necessary (see Section
5-3). Be sure work clamp is
securely
workpiece. Unit not capable
of cutting metals thicker
than rating (see Section
3-1).
No
Check torch consumables.
Check for gas/air flow at
Trouble
torch. Check air supply con-
Yes
nection and pressure to unit
and torch. Reset unit Power
switch. *Check torch and
connections inside unit.
No
Clean or
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attached to
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attached to
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*Servicing procedure to be performed
only by authorized Service Station.