Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Spirit200a User’s Manual Rev J
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Automatic Gas Console
1. Remove the cover of the automatic gas console.
2. Using clean, dry, compressed air, blow out all accumulated dust inside the
unit. In an excessively dirty environment, blow out the unit on a weekly
basis.
3. Verify that all p.c. board connectors are installed securely.
4. Verify that all gas hose connectors are tight and that there are no leaks.
Only tighten the gas fittings enough to make a gas seal. The fittings
are subject to damage if over tightened
.
5. Inspect all gas hoses to ensure no damage exists. Immediately replace
any damaged gas hoses.
Torch, Torch Leads, and Gas Hoses
1. Verify that all torch lead and gas hose connections are tight and that there
are no gas or water leaks.
Only tighten the fittings enough to make a
water or gas seal. The fittings are subject to damage if over
tightened
.
2. Verify that the braided shield of the torch leads is fastened securely to the
brass shield adapter that connects to the remote high frequency console.
Also, make sure the shield adapter is secured tightly to the high frequency
console enclosure.
3. Inspect the braided shield for nicks or cuts and replace if necessary.
4. Remove the torch handle and verify that the connections at the torch base
are tightened securely.
Only tighten the fittings enough to make a
water or gas seal. The fittings are subject to damage if over
tightened
.
5. Make sure the torch lead insulating sleeves are positioned to properly
cover the brass torch fittings at the rear of the torch base.
6. Inspect the outer sleeve on the torch base's electrode/coolant supply lead.
If nicks, cuts or holes are found, replace the torch base.
7. Remove the torch consumables from the torch head and inspect all o-
rings. Replace any o-rings with cuts, nicks, abrasions, or any other signs
of wear. Faulty o-rings may cause gas or water leaks, which will affect cut
quality.
8. With the electrode removed, inspect the cooling tube in the torch head for
damage. If using a copper electrode, the torch head uses cooling tube
P/N 277007. If replacement is required, use tool P/N 200109.
If using a silver electrode, the torch head uses cooling tube P/N 279117
and cooling tube holder P/N 279116. Remove the cooling tube holder
using tool P/N 277087 and inspect the o-rings for damage. Apply a small
amount of o-ring lubricant before re-installing in the torch head.
9. Wipe any excess o-ring lubricant off of the torch base and head.
