PART
COMPRESSOR
22
INSPECT
Shield Cup
The center hole for round-
ness.
The gap between the
shield cup and nozzle for
accumulated debris.
Examine for cracks, burn-
through or chips.
Nozzle
Center hole should be
(Tip)
round.
Oxidized exterior.
Air Diffuser
Verify there are no burns or
Ring
cracks or that airflow holes
are not obstructed.
Electrode
The center surface for wear
and verify pit depth.
Torch Head Check surface for damage,
wear, debris.
Torch Body
These parts usually need no
Handle &
particular maintenance with
Cable
the exception of a periodic
inspection and cleaning.
Work
These parts usually need no
Clamp &
particular maintenance with
Cable
the exception of a periodic
inspection and cleaning.
Water Filter Check if moisture present
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ACTION
Replace the shield cup if the hole is
no longer round.
Remove the shield cup and clean
any debris away, replace if
damaged or un-cleanable.
Replace shield cup if cracked,
burned-through or chipped.
Replace if the center hole is no lon-
ger round, out-of-round.
Can be cleaned with an abrasive
cloth, use no solvents.
If damaged, replace.
Replace electrode when crater set-
tling on emitting surface is about
1/16" (2mm).
Clean if debris is present without
use of solvents.
Replace torch if head is cracked or
worn.
Clean if debris is present without
use of solvents
Replace torch if cracked or worn.
DO NOT touch torch and cable
with warm or hot parts.
DO NOT strain the cable.
DO NOT move the cable on sharp
edges or abrasive surfaces.
Gather the cable in regular coils if it
is too long.
DO NOT step on the cable.
Follow same actions as Torch Body,
Handle and Cable
Drain if needed