Complete Regular Maintenance Tasks
168 810470 Operator Manual Powermax65/85/105 SYNC
Every cartridge change or weekly (whichever is more frequent)
Torch
Do a test of the torch-lock switch to make sure
that it correctly locks and unlocks the torch.
Lock the torch :
• With the plasma power supply ON, move
the torch-lock switch to the yellow lock (X)
position.
• Point the torch away from yourself and
others.
• Hand torch: Pull the trigger to make sure
that the torch does not fire.
• Machine torch: Send a START / STOP
command from the CNC. Make sure that
the torch does not fire.
Unlock the torch :
• Move the torch-lock switch to the green
“ready to fire” ( ) position.
• Point the torch away from yourself and
others.
• Hand torch: Pull the trigger 1 time. Make
sure that the torch does not fire. Make sure
that multiple puffs of air quickly come from
the torch instead. Refer to Warning puffs of
air (hand torches) on page 70.
• Machine torch: Send a START / STOP
command from the CNC. Make sure that
the torch fires a plasma arc.
Have a qualified service technician replace the
torch-lock switch if it is not working correctly.
Speak to your distributor or authorized repair
facility.