FAN RUN WHEN SWITCHED ON BUT ARC
WILL NOT IGNITE
The Air pressure may be too high or too low.
Check the Air Pressure setting on the regula-
tor's gauge.
• Air pressure too high: Adjust the Air Regula-
tor to deliver only 60-80 PSI to the Cutter.
• Air pressure too low:
a. Verify that the compressor is delivering at
least 3.5 CFM @60 PSI to the tool
b. The Regulator on the unit must be set to
at least 60 PSI
• Air pressure correct: Make sure that all air
and electrical connections are tight.
· LOOSE CONNECTIONS: Shut off switch, if
not off already, and tighten connections. If
connections do not tighten properly, con-
tact a qualified technician.
· TIGHT CONNECTIONS: Disconnect the Torch
Cables. Disassemble the torch assembly
and inspect all internal components. Re-
place any damaged or missing components
and reassemble carefully.
If the steps above do not solve the problem or
if the repair involved are too complex, Please
contact a qualified technician.
ARC IGNITES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BUT
THEN GOES OUT
The air pressure may be too high or too low.
Check the Air Pressure setting on the regula-
tor's gauge.
• Air pressure too high: Adjust the Air Regula-
tor to deliver only 60-80 PSI to the Cutter.
• Air pressure too low:
a. Verify that the compressor is delivering at
least 3.5 CFM @60 PSI to the tool
b. The Regulator on the unit must be set to
at least 60 PSI
• Air pressure correct: Check that the ground-
ing point and the metal being cut are clean,
dry, and free from all coatings and paint. These
sections need to be able to conduct electricity
efficiently.
· DIRTY OR COATED METAL: Use a wire
wheel brush or sander (not included) to
thoroughly clean both the grounding
point and the area that will be cut. If any
cleaners are used, allow them to dry thor-
oughly before.
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· METAL IS CLEAN IN BOTH AREAS: Make
sure that all air and electrical connections
are tight
> LOOSE CONNECTIONS: Shut off switch,
if not off already, and tighten connec-
tions. If connections do not tighten
properly, contact a qualified technician.
> TIGHT CONNECTIONS:
a. Make certain that you don't lose
work piece contact after an arc is
struck.
b. Make sure that the Torch can func-
tion correctly. Disconnect the Torch
Cables. Disassemble the torch as-
sembly and inspect all internal com-
ponents. Replace any damaged or
missing components and reassemble
carefully. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
c. Nozzle is moving too slowly across
the metal and cutting the material
from underneath, breaking contact.
CUT GOES ONLY PARTIALLY THROUGH THE
WORKPIECE
Material being cut is too thick. Maximum
thickness for steel is 1/2".
• MATERIAL TOO THICK: You may wish to cut
the object along one side and then cut along
the other. If this is not practical, use a more
powerful Cutter.
• Within thickness range: Turn up the current
adjustment knob and try again.
· PROBLEM CORRECTED: You may wish to
take note of the setting required for this
metal thickness.
· PROBLEM PERSISTS AT MAXIMUM SET-
TING: The Air pressure may be too low.
Check the Air Pressure setting on the regu-
lator's gauge.
> AIR PRESSURE TOO LOW:
a. Verify that the compressor is deliver-
ing at least 3.5 CFM @80 PSI to the
tool.
b. The Regulator on the unit must be
set to at least 60 PSI.
> AIR PRESSURE CORRECT: Disassemble
the torch assembly and inspect all inter-
nal components.