Care, maintenance and disposal
General
Regular preventive maintenance of the welding torch is essential if trouble-free operation
is to be ensured. The welding torch is subjected to high temperatures and heavy soiling.
The welding torch therefore requires more frequent maintenance than other components
in the welding system.
Recognising
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faulty wearing
parts
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Maintenance at
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every start-up
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Insulating parts
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
Nozzle fittings
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
Spatter guard
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
Contact tips
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Worn-out (oval) wire entry and wire exit holes
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Penetration on the tip of the contact tip
Gas nozzles
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Burned-off outside edges
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Notches
Check wearing parts
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replace faulty wearing parts
Remove welding spatter from gas nozzle
CAUTION!
Risk of damage from improper handling
of the welding torch.
This can result in serious damage.
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Do not strike the welding torch on
hard objects.
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Avoid scoring and scratches in the
contact tip in which welding spatter
may become firmly lodged.
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Do not bend the torch body under any
circumstances!
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