Virax MINI PHENIX [13/89] Maintenance

DANGER ! Once the threading process completed, to avoid any damage to the motor, wait for the motor and

threading head to stop completely before reversing the rotation direction.

6- Maintenance

The cable and plug must be in good condition at all times. Check them regularly.

Cable and connection:

Check that the machine's switch is released automatically by releasing pressure applied by your fingers. In case

of malfunction, call the Virax technical department.

Power switch:

Carbons:

Check carbon wear regularly. Carbons must be changed when they have lost 1/3 of their original length. To

change the carbons, contact the Virax technical department.

Threading heads:

Check the head to be used has no damaged combs, as this may have a severe impact on threading quality. The

combs should be void of chipping to achieve high quality threading and longer machine lifetime.

Gear box:

Every 500 hours operation, call the Virax technical department to change the grease.

Vice:

Check the condition of the vice jaw. Change it if the tube slides.

7- Troubleshooting

- Check that the power cable is not too long and has a sufficient cross-section.

Insufficient power

- Check that the rotation direction is correct.

- Check that the holding vice is fastened properly.

- Check that the threading heads are in good condition.

- Lubricate the threading heads thoroughly and permanently.

- Check the tube can be threaded.

- Check the position of the holding vice (axis parallel to the tube).

Offset threading

- Check the tube's quality and condition.

- Check that the holding vice is in the right position.

Insufficient threading length

- Check the lack of obstruction between the machine and the holding vice.

- Check the combs are in good condition.

Low threading quality

- Check that lubrication is ensured permanently and thoroughly.

- Check the tube's quality.

- Check the quality of the threading oil used (by Virax).

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