Tweco FP-82 User Manual

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CUSTOMER/OPERATOR SERVICE

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3. Unit is overheated

a. Allow unit to cool down for at least 5 minutes.

Make sure the unit has not been operated be-
yond Duty Cycle limit. Refer to Section 2.03.

4. Input line voltage is below 75% of rated level

a. Check and connect to proper input power line.

5. Faulty components in unit

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

C. Torch will not pilot when torch switch is activated

1. RUN/SET switch in SET (down) position

a. Move switch to RUN (up) position.

2. Faulty torch parts

a. Inspect torch parts and replace if necessary (re-

fer to Instruction Manual supplied with torch).

3. Gas pressure too high or too low

a. Set pressure to 70 psi (4.8 bar).

4. Faulty components in unit

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

D. No cutting output; Torch activated; AC Power

indicator

ON; Gas flows; Fans operate

1. Work cable not connected to workpiece

a. Connect work clamp to workpiece. Connection

area must be clear of oil, grease, rust, etc.

2. Torch not properly connected to power supply

a. Check that torch leads are properly attached to

power supply.

3. Shield cup not properly installed on torch

a. Check that shield cup is fully seated against torch

head. Refer to the torch manual for details.

4. Faulty components in unit

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

5. Faulty Torch

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Torch Manual.

E. Low cutting output

1. Incorrect setting of CURRENT (A) control

a. Check and adjust to proper setting.

2. Faulty components in unit

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

F. Limited output with no control

1. Poor input or output connections

a. Check all input and output connections.

2. Faulty components in unit

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

G. Erratic or improper cutting output

1. Poor input or output connections

a. Check all input and output connections.

2. Poor ground or work connection is poor.

a. Check connection.

H. Arc shuts off during operation; Arc will not re-start

when torch switch is activated.

1. Unit is overheated (TEMP indicator ON)

a. Allow unit to cool down for at least 5 minutes.

Make sure the unit has not been operated be-
yond Duty Cycle limit. Refer to Section 2 for
duty cycle specifications.

2. Fan blades blocked (TEMP indicator ON)

a. Check and clear blades.

3. Air flow obstructed (TEMP indicator ON)

a. Check for obstructed air flow around the unit

and correct condition.

4. Gas pressure too low (GAS indicator

OFF when torch

switch is activated)

a. Check source for at 70 psi (4.8 bar); adjust as

needed.

5. Faulty components in unit

a. Return for repair or have qualified technician

repair per Service Manual.

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