Assembly Of Torch Front End (For Production Thick Plate) - ESAB PT-36 Manuel D'instruction

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assembly of torch front End (for production thick plate)

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• Reverse order of disassembly.
• Apply a thin coat of silicone grease to O-rings before assembling mating parts. This facilitates easy
future assembly and disassembly for service.
• Hand-tighten threaded parts.
• Installing the electrode requires only moderate hand tightening. Electrode holder should always be
made tighter than the electrode.
over tightened parts will be difficult to disassemble and may dam-
age torch. Do not over tighten parts during reassembly. threaded
parts are designed to work properly when hand tightened, approxi-
mately 40 to 60 inch/pounds.
Torch Body
1. Replace electrode holder in torch body. Hex on the
end of the electrode holder removal tool will engage
in a hex in the holder.
Collet Body
Electrode/Collet Holder
2. To replace the electrode, assemble collet, collet hold-
er and electrode. Insert electrode assembly into the
elctrode removal tool and ensure electrode makes
contact with bottom of tool hole (electrode will fall
into place).
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Electrode, Tungsten