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MAINTENANCE
1)
To prolong the weld tip life and improve the weld
quality, it is imperative that the weld tips always
be kept clean. For best results, use a solvent to
remove the adhesive from tips; a wire brush to
remove any galvanizing deposits; and a fine emory
cloth to smooth the tip surfaces.
2)
When lower weld tip becomes worn in one area,
loosen the locking cap screw and rotate the point
of wear away from the point of contact. If this
cannot be done because the lower weld tip is too
badly pitted, replace lower weld plate. Additional
lower weld plates can be ordered from your local
distributor.
3)
Depending on usage and maintenance, the up-
per welding tip plate will have to be periodically
replaced. The replacement weld tip plates can be
ordered from your local distributor. To replace the
upper weld tip, loosen the locking cap screw and
remove the weld tip. Remove the plate by loosening
three (3) brass screws. Throw away the screws
and attach the new plate to the tip using three
brass screws supplied. Be sure to align the angled
section of the plate so it faces the feed mechanism.
Then lock the tip in place. Cycle the machine to check
the feeding.
4)
If feeding is erratic, re-adjust the upper weld tip
height by loosening the lock nut and then turning
the dwell cylinder shaft clockwise to raise the tip;
counter-clockwise to lower the tip. Lock the tip in
position with the locking nut.
