NOTE: This portion of the documentation covers the preventative maintenance of the WT6000 weld control. This section of the manual is geared towards line builders and maintenance personnel to assist with procedures related to maintaining the weld control.

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Chapter 11: Preventative Maintenance

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Mantenance Schedule


The WT6000 weld control requires periodic preventative maintenance. The following chart can be used to design a preventative maintenance schedule for the entire weld control.

Frequency
Action
Cabinet Power ON?
Monthly
Isolation Contactor
Y
Ensure that contactor operates properly. Contactor should turn OFF/ON smoothly.
Monthly
Circuit Breaker
Y
Test shunt trip button on circuit breaker.
3 Months
Mounting Bolts
N
Verify all mounting bolts holding cabinet in place are tight.
3 Months
Cables and Connections Inside Weld Cabinet
N
Verify tight connections and that internal cables show no wear.
3 Months
Cabling outside cabinet
Y
External cabling should be secure and show little to no wear.
3 Months
Water Cooling System / Air Cooling
Y
There should be no water leaks beneath cabinet / fans should all work properly.
3 Months
Terminals & Terminal Strips
N
All screw connections should be tightened.
3 Months
Fuses and Fuse Terminals
N
Inspect for damaged fuses and that fuses fit properly in holders.
12 Months
External Cabinet
Y
Inspect for damage external to cabinet and that labels are intact.
12 Months
Cabinet Door
Y
Inspect that door opens and closes smoothly and that seals are not cracked or broken.
12 Months
LED's and Lamps
Y
Inspect for damaged LED's or warning lamps internal and external to the weld controller.


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