Clarke 052249011064, Operating Manual

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REPLACING THE ELECTRODE

If your arc begins to lose power (i.e., will not

cut through workpiece any longer), or the

cutting arc becomes difficult to maintain, it

may be necessary to change the electrode.

A quick visual inspection will reveal whether

an electrode is worn. A worn electrode is

characterized by a crater shaped tip. Once

this crater reaches 1.5 - 2 millimeters in

depth, replacement is necessary.

(See Figure 10)

1. Remove the nozzle cap from the torch by

turning it counterclockwise.

2. Remove the nozzle.

3. Using a wrench, unscrew the worn elec-

trode from the torch.

4. Install the new electrode by firmly tighten-

ing it in place. Only tighten electrode to

the point that it is fully seated in the

torch. Do not over-tighten.

5. Place nozzle onto electrode.

6. Replace nozzle cap by firmly turning it

clockwise onto torch assembly (refer to

Figure 9).

REPLACING THE SWIRL RING

The swirl ring has an average life expectan-

cy of about 3 - 4 cutting hours. It needs to be

replaced when cracks, chips, or burn spots

begin to appear.

1. Remove the nozzle cap from the torch by

turning it counterclockwise.

2. Remove the nozzle.

3. Slide the worn swirl ring off of the torch.

4. Install the new swirl ring by sliding it into

place on the torch.

5. Place nozzle onto electrode.

6. Replace nozzle cap by firmly turning it

clockwise onto torch assembly (refer to

Figure 9).

REPLACING THE NOZZLE CAP

The nozzle cap should be replaced if it

develops cracks or burn through holes.

Always inspect the swirl ring when replacing

the nozzle cap and replace both if necessary.

To replace the nozzle cap, simply unscrew

the old one and replace with new.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following TROUBLESHOOTING table is

a guide to help resolve some of the more

common problems that could be encoun-

tered. Use it to help you determine a possi-

ble remedy when you are having a problem

with your plasma cutter. This table does not

provide all possible solutions, only those

possibilities considered to be common faults.

The table consists of a TROUBLE or symp-

tom, a POSSIBLE CAUSE for the symptom,

and a POSSIBLE REMEDY for that 

symptom.

Figure 10. 

Electrodes