Hypertherm XPR170 User Manual

Maintenance
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5. Replace the torch water tube if you find pitting or bends. Refer to How to replace the water tube
on page 248.
6. Clean and lubricate the torch if it does not need
replacement:
a. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe the internal
and external surfaces. Refer to Figure 59.
b. Use compressed air to remove debris from the
internal and external surfaces.
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A cotton swab can be used for internal
surfaces that are difficult to reach. Do not
leave cotton fibers inside of the torch.
c. Apply a thin film of silicone lubricant (027055) to any O-ring that does not need
replacement and that looks dry.
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The O-rings should look shiny. Too much lubricant can prevent gas flow.
Remove excess lubricant if found.
7. Before you supply power to the cutting system, install the following components:
 Consumables in the torch. Refer to Install the consumables on page 133.
 Torch in the torch receptacle. Refer to Install the torch into the torch receptacle on
page 135.
Examine the torch receptacle
1. Complete the following procedure before continuing:
a. Remove the power from the cutting system on page 240
2. Examine the torch receptacle. Look for:
 Cuts, nicks, damage or excess
wear on the O-ring on the torch
receptacle
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The O-ring on the torch
receptacle does not require
lubricant. The O-ring is for
dust protection only.
 Cracks in the torch receptacle
body
3. Replace the O-ring if it has damage
or excess wear.
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Torch rebuild kits are available from Hypertherm. Refer to Preventive
maintenance kits on page 401 of the Parts List.
Figure 59 – Wipe the internal and external
surfaces of the torch
The O-ring on the
torch receptacle

Hypertherm XPR170 Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	XPR170
Category	Welding System
Language	English