9 Maintenance and cleaning
NOTICE
• Only qualified personnel are permitted to perform work on the device or system.
• Check the coolant hose, seals and connectors for damage or leaks and replace if
necessary.
• Always wear your personal protective equipment when performing maintenance and
cleaning work.
9.1 Maintenance intervals
NOTICE
• The specified maintenance intervals are standard values and refer to single-shift
operation.
Observe the provisions of EN 60974-4 Inspection and testing during the operation of arc
welding equipment plus any national laws and regulations.
• We recommend basic cleaning once a week. The type and frequency of cleaning shall be
determined and established by the system operator of the welding system.
• Clean weld spatter from the torch head daily. In the case of heavy weld spatter build-up,
clean during each welding break.
9.2 Liner
NOTICE
• New and unused liners must be shortened to the actual length of the cable assembly.
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1
Torch head
2
Central connector
Fig. 3
Shortening the spiral liner
1 Disassemble the equipment parts from the torch head (1).
2 Loosen the nut (3) from the central connector (2).
EN - 14
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Nut
MIG/MAG ROBO welding torch
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4
4
Retaining nipple
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