Lincoln Electric 3.1 Welder User Manual


 
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Every 3 months, check the integrity of the outside of
the extraction arm and clean it with a non-agressive
detergent.
Every 12 months:
Check the flexible hoses and rubber seals for cracks
or damage; replace if necessary.
Check the inside of the extraction arm and clean it
thoroughly.
Check and lubricate the hinge points with lubricating
oil. (See Fig. 10 C)
Check and lubricate the steel cable near the balance
wheel with lubricating grease. (See Fig. 10 B)
Check the steel cables for wear.
Check and adjust the friction setting of the hood,
middle, and base hinges. (See Fig. 10 A, Fig. 11)
Check the balance construction of the extraction
arm. (See Fig. 10 A)
Check the operation of the airflow throttle valve.
C
F
B
360°
B
C
A AC C
C(2x) A
A
C(2x)
A
C
B
C-1
MAINTENANCE
C-1
LFA 3.1 & 4.1 FUME EXTRACTION ARMS
Fig. 10
B
B
Fig. 11
Adjust friction
with a wrench
Lubricate
with grease
Lubricate
with oil