Power Fist 8598195 Manuel D'utilisateur page 17

V4.0
TROUBLESHOOTING
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properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician
service the tool.
Problem(s)
Not able generate
flame.
Flame present,
but cannot
braze/weld.
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Cutting, Welding and Brazing Hose Torch
Possible Cause(s)
1. Burner tip obstructed.
2. Cylinder empty.
3. No gas flow.
4. Leaks in assembled
torch.
1. Wrong type of flame.
2. Blue inner flame not
touching workpiece.
3. Contaminants prevent
welding rod material
from properly
attaching to the
workpiece or wrong
flux being used.
4. Unable to preheat
workpiece.
Suggested Solution(s)
1. See Care & Maintenance –
Cleaning the Burner Tip.
2. Replace cylinder.
3. Remove MAPP cylinder. Open
oxygen valve and hold paper slip
in front of the burner tip and
watch for movement. Replace
with new cylinder if no
movement. Repeat test. No
movement indicates a blockage
in the hose. Repeat with MAPP
valve and hose. Repair or
replace torch if no movement
detected.
4. Check the assembled torch for
leaks. See Assembly.
1. See Operations - Refining the
Flame for the correct type of
flame.
2. Make sure the blue flame is
touching the workpiece. The
yellow flame is not hot enough
to create a weld/braze.
3. Clean the workpiece and make
sure correct flux is being used
for the metal.
4. Workpiece may be too large for
this torch. Consider alternate
method of welding/brazing.
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