Service, maintenance and disposal
General
Regular and preventive maintenance of the welding torch are important factors in achiev-
ing problem-free operation. The welding torch is subjected to high temperatures and high
levels of soiling. This is why the welding torch needs more frequent maintenance than oth-
er components of the welding system.
Detection of de-
1.
fective wearing
parts
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Insulating parts
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Burned outer edges, indentations
Nozzle fittings
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Burned outer edges, indentations
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Heavily marked with welding spatter
Spatter guard
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Burned outer edges, indentations
Contact tips
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Ground (oval) drill holes for wire entry and wire exit
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Heavily marked with welding spatter
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Penetration on the peak of contact tip
Gas nozzles
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Heavily marked with welding spatter
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Burned outer edges
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Indentations
NOTE!
Risk due to improper handling of the
welding torch.
Serious damage may result.
► Do not hit the welding torch on hard ob-
jects.
► Avoid scoring and scratches in the con-
tact tip, in which the welding spatter
could permanently solidify.
Do not bend the torch body under any cir-
cumstances!
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