ESAB PT-36 - Torch Front End Assembly (Thick Plate)

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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
5.5 Assembly of Torch Front End (for Production Thick Plate)
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.
CAUTION
Over tightened parts will be dicult 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.
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.
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).
Electrode, Tungsten
Electrode/Collet Holder
Collet Body
Torch Body