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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Fusion penetration on the tip of the contact tube
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
NOTE!
When removing welding spatter, avoid
scoring or scratching the torch.
Future welding spatter may become firmly
lodged in score or scratch marks.
Do not bend the torch body under any cir-
cumstances!
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