SECtIoN 3
WArNINg
Make sure power switch on power source
is in off position and primary input power
is deenergized.
WArNINg
BE SurE to install the swirl baffle in the
torch. failure to do so would allow the
nozzle (tip) to contact the electrode.
this contact would permit high voltage
to be applied to the nozzle. Your contact
with the nozzle or workpiece could then
result in serious injury or death by
electric shock.
WArNINg
the Pt-31xlPC torch head contains a gas
flow check valve that acts in conjunction
with the flow switch and circuitry within
the power source. this system prevents
the torch from being energized with high
voltage if the torch switch is accidentally
closed when the shield is removed. Al-
WAYS rEPlACE torCH WItH tHE ProPEr
torCH MANufACturED BY ESAB SINCE
It AloNE CoNtAINS ESAB'S PAtENtED
SAfEtY INtErloCK.
3.6 ASSEMBlINg Pt-31xlPC CoNSuMABlE PArtS
The PT-31XLPC Torch is supplied complete; ready to cut and needs no further
assembly. If it becomes necessary to inspect the front end wear parts, see Figure
3.4 for correct assembly order.
Install the electrode, baffle, nozzle, and heat shield as shown in Fig. 3.4. Tighten heat
shield snugly but do not overtighten.
Torch Body
*
0558000790
(20072)
*
Includes the following items:
Seat - 0558000510 (19679)
O-ring - 0558000514 (950790)
figure 3.4 Assembly of "xt" Consumable Parts
108
INStAllAtIoN
Electrode
0558000507
Nozzle
(20862)
0558000512
(20860)
Swirl Baffle
0558000506
(20463)
NOZZLE, SWIRL BAFFLE AND ELEC-
TRODE IN PLACE READY FOR INSTALLA-
TION OF HEAT SHIELD.
Heat Shield
0558000509
(36284)