4.8. CUTTING WITH TWO
TORCHES
In case the GCE proFIT® SLM machine
is equipped for only one torch cutting
operation, it is necessary to mount
Extension kit with second torch (part
EN
number 0870616) first (see Fig. 7).
Please follow the steps:
1.
Remove gas manifold for one torch from
the machine body and hoses from the
manifold.
2.
Remove torch holder with torch from
Distance adjustment bar and take the
bar from the machine.
3.
Mount gas manifold for two torches on
the machine body.
4.
Put Distance adjustment bar for two
torches into the machine.
5.
Install both torch holders with cutting
torches at the Distance adjustment bar.
6.
Connect both torches and gas manifold
with proper gas hoses.
7.
Use proper cutting nozzles according
to point 2.4 above. GCE proFIT® SLM
machine with two torches can be used
for bevel cutting and for strip cutting as
shown at the Figure 8.
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1. DAILY
•
Continuously check the tightness of the
nozzle-torch seat
•
Wipe GCE proFIT
clean it from slag and metal oxides.
•
Check if there are damages in the hoses and electric cable. Exchange damaged parts.
•
Lubricate the spindle of rotating wheel.
5.2. MONTHLY
•
Make sure that vertical and horizontal torch movement is going well and all hand wheels are
functional.
•
Clean torch rack, distance adjustment bar and all parts of the torch holder.
•
Check tightness the gas hoses and gas manifold incl. adjustment valves. Tighten leaking
connections and replace the damaged parts.
5.3. QUARTERLY
•
Remove the clutch lever and screws and separate the upper part of the machine body from
the lower part. (make sure that motor cables are not stretched).
•
Clean the interior parts of the machine carefully without damaging the speed control unit.
•
Lubricate the engine connection parts, gears and clutch with a molybdenum-disulphide
based lubricant as a precaution.
•
Reinstall body lids without compression any cables. Connect clutch lever.
•
Lubricate front and rear wheel bearings components.
•
Check if machine works properly and check gas tightness before starting operating GCE
proFIT
SLM with a cloth to
®
SLM.
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Fig.7: Extension kit with second cutting torch
Fig.8: Bevel cutting and strip cutting with two
10/136
torches