02 Inspection And Replacement Of Consumable Torch Parts - ESAB Cutmaster 60 Manual De Instrucciones

ESAB CUTMASTER 60
5T.02 Inspection and Replacement
of Consumable Torch Parts
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to the
system before disassembling the
torch or torch leads.
DO NOT touch any internal torch
parts while the AC indicator light of
the Power Supply is ON.
Remove the consumable torch parts as follows:
NOTE!
The shield cup holds the tip and
starter cartridge in place. Position
the torch with the shield cup facing
upward to prevent these parts from
falling out when the cup is removed.
1. Unscrew and remove the shield cup from
the torch.
NOTE!
Slag built up on the shield cup that
cannot be removed may effect the
performance of the system.
2. Inspect the cup for damage. Wipe it clean
or replace if damaged.
Art # A-08067
Shield Cups
3. On torches with a shield cup body and a
shield cap or deflector, ensure that the cap
or deflector is threaded snugly against the
shield cup body. In shielded drag cutting
operations (only), there may be an O-ring
between the shield cup body and drag
shield cap. Do not lubricate the O-ring.
Shield
Cup Body
O-Ring No. 8-3488
Art # A-03878
5T-2
Drag Shield Cap
This completes the parts replacement procedures.
SERVICE
4. Remove the tip. Check for excessive wear
(indicated by an elongated or oversized
o r i f i c e ) . C l e a n o r r e p l a c e t h e t i p i f
necessary.
Good Tip
Example of Tip Wear
5. Remove the starter cartridge. Check for
excessive wear, plugged gas holes, or
discoloration. Check the lower end fitting
for free motion. Replace if necessary.
Spring-Loaded
Lower End Fitting
Full Compression
6. Pull the Electrode straight out of the Torch
Head. Check the face of the electrode
for excessive wear. Refer to the following
figure.
New Electrode
Worn Electrode
Art # A-03284
Electrode Wear
7. Reinstall the Electrode by pushing it
straight into the torch head until it clicks.
8. Reinstall the desired starter cartridge and
tip into the torch head.
9. Hand tighten the shield cup until it is
seated on the torch head. If resistance
is felt when installing the cup, check the
threads before proceeding.
Worn Tip
A-03406
Spring-Loaded
Lower End Fitting at Reset /
Full Extension
Art # A-08064_AC
300x5395