MAINTENANCE AND PARTS
Inspect the consumables
Part Inspect Action
Deflector
The center hole for
roundness.
The gap between the
deflector and the nozzle for
accumulated debris.
Replace the deflector if the
hole is no longer round.
Remove the deflector and
clean any material away.
Nozzle
The center hole for
roundness.
Replace if the center hole
is not round.
Electrode
The center surface for wear
and verify the pit depth.
Replace if the surface is
worn or the pit depth is
greater than 1/16 inch (1.6
mm) deep.
Swirl ring
The internal surface for
damage or wear and the
gas holes for blockages.
Replace if the surface is
damaged or worn or any of
the gas holes are blocked.
Torch o-ring
The surface for damage,
wear, or a lack of
lubrication.
If the o-ring is dry, lubricate
it with a thin layer of
silicone lubricant. If it is
cracked or worn, replace it.
o
o
Good Worn
Max. 1.6 mm
0
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