# Replacing Electrodes
**Introduction:** Electrode gradually age as a result of use, and this affects the quality of the splicing, after using for 3000 times the electrodes should be replaced.
**Step:**
**1. Remove electrode cap**
1.1. Remove the screw from the electrode cap using a Phillips screwdriver.
1.2. Remove the electrode cap by pulling upwards.
**2. Replace the old electrode with a new one**
**3. Re-install the electrode cap**
3.1. Install electrode platen (wide face up).
3.2. Push in electrode cap.
**4. Repeat Steps 1 \~ 3 to replace the other electrode**
**5. Reset count for Electrode Arc**
5.1. Press the “Menu”then choose “Quick Check”
5.2.Press the“ menu ”again to select “Replace electrode ”
**6. Finally press the “Menu** **”** **and choose “Arc test”**
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