Lincoln Electric IM588 PCT80, PCT80M & PCT80R Plasma Torches - Manual (Page 18)

D-4 TROUBLESHOOTING D-4
PLASMA TORCH
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
CAUTION
FUNCTION PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Only a brief spurt of a Pilot Arc
appears
f. Pro-Cut inoperative.
a. Make sure the air pressure is set
correctly
b. Air flow may be restricted.
c. There may be oil in the air.
d. The Pro-Cut is not working prop-
erly.
f. Refer to the troubleshooting
guide for the Pro-Cut.
a. Press the Purge button on the
Pro-Cut and adjust the air pres-
sure to 70 psi while the air is
flowing.
b. Check air connection to the Pro-
Cut as well as the torch connec-
tion for any blockage of air flow.
c. Check the air filter for oil.
Replace if necessary and elimi-
nate the source of oil.
d. Refer to the troubleshooting
guide for the Pro-Cut.