Tweco 50 CutMaster - Manual (Page 27)

Manual 0-2805 5-1 SERVICE
SECTION 5:
SERVICE
5.01 Introduction
This section describes basic maintenance procedures per-
formable by operating personnel. No other adjustments
or repairs are to be attempted other than by properly trained
personnel.
5.02 General Maintenance
A. Maintenance Schedule
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to the system before dis-
assembling the torch, leads, or power supply.
To clean the unit, open the enclosure per procedures in
Section 5.05-A, Cover Removal, and use a vacuum cleaner
to remove any accumulated dirt and dust. The unit should
also be wiped clean. If necessary, solvents for cleaning
electrical apparatus may be used.
Refer to Appendix 4 for maintenance schedule and proce-
dures.
B. Regulator / Filter Element Replacement
The Regulator / Filter Assembly is on the rear panel. For
better system performance, the Regulator / Filter Assem-
bly filter element should be checked per the Maintenance
Schedule, and either cleaned or replaced. Refer to Section
6, Parts List, for replacement filter element catalog num-
ber. The Regulator / Filter Assembly may vary; the re-
placement element and the replacement procedure are the
same for both types of Regulator / Filter.
1. Remove power from the power supply; turn off the
gas supply.
2. Unscrew the bowl on the bottom of the Regulator /
Filter Assembly. The filter element will be visible
and still attached to the main body of the Regula-
tor / Filter
3. Grasp the filter element and unscrew it from the
Regulator / Filter body. The filter element will
come off with a spool and some additional pieces.
4. Note the correct assembly of the filter / spool then
remove the filter from the spool and either clean it
or replace it.
5. The filter element and spool, with the baffle ring
in place (teeth facing downward) can be screwed
back into the Regulator body by compressing the
spring on the spool. Tighten firmly by hand.
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Regulator/Filter
Assembly
Spool
Bowl
Spring
Filter
Element
Baffle
Ring
Regulator / Filter Element Replacement
6. Reinstall the bowl.
7. Turn on the air supply.
C. Optional Single-Stage Filter Element
Replacement
These instructions apply to power supplies where the op-
tional Single-Stage Filter has been installed.
The Power Supply shuts down automatically when the
Filter Element becomes completely saturated. The Filter
Element can be removed from its housing, dried, and re-
used. Allow 24 hours for Element to dry. Refer to Section
6, Parts List, for replacement filter element catalog num-
ber.
1. Remove power from power supply.
2. Shut off air supply and bleed down system before
disassembling Filter to change Filter Element.
3. Disconnect gas supply hose from barbed fitting.
4. Turn the Cover counter-clockwise and remove it
from the Filter Housing. The Filter Element is lo-
cated inside the Housing.
5. Remove the Filter Element from the Housing and
set Element aside to dry.