Installing Consumables - Assembly Of Torch - ESAB PT-31XL Manuel D'instruction

SECTION 3
3.3

INSTALLING CONSUMABLES - ASSEMBLY OF TORCH

Apply a small amount of lubricant - 0558000443 (17672), supplied in spare parts kit, to the heat shield or to
the o-ring as shown in Figure 3-1. Check o-ring for damage whenever the shield is removed. Replace if
1. To assemble with the torch front end facing up, assemble electrode, swirl baffle, tip and heat shield in that order as shown
in Figure 3-2. The swirl baffle is symmetrical and it can be positioned either way. Tighten heat shield snugly to hold the
parts in firm contact with each other and the torch head. Do not overtighten the heat shield.
2. If the torch is fixed and cannot be rotated upward, the alternate method of assembly is to assemble the electrode, swirl
baffle and nozzle as above and drop them into the heat shield. Then thread the heat shield upward into the torch body.
Lubricant can be applied to O-ring or Heat Shield
16mm (0.63")
Minimum
Figure 3-1 O-ring and Electrode Maintenance
*
Note: Plunger, P/N 0558000511 (20324), used only with "XT" consumables.
Note
necessary. O-ring part number is 0558000514 (950790).
"XT" Electrode
Replace electrode when end
wears to 16mm (0.63") long.
INSTALLATION / OPERATION
Heat Shield
Nozzle
Swirl Baffle
Electrode
*
Plunger
Torch
Figure 3-2 Front End Assembly
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Seat