Hypertherm T45m Mode D'emploi page 3

T45M MAIN BODY REPLACEMENT
Remove the torch main body
1. Disconnect the torch lead from the power supply. Remove the consumables from the torch.
2. Remove the gear rack by removing the 2 black screws that secure it to the positioning sleeve; discard the screws.
3. Remove the 6 screws (3 at each end) that secure the positioning sleeve to the rear mounting ring and to the torch
body and discard the screws. Slide the positioning sleeve off the torch.
4. Remove the o-ring from the torch main body and discard the o-ring.
Consumables
5. Remove the 3 socket head screws from the front mounting ring and discard the screws.
6. Slide the mounting ring off the torch body.
7. Disconnect the cap-sensor switch connector.
Front mounting ring
o-ring
3 socket head screws
8. Remove the cap sensor switch machine screw and the cap sensor switch from the torch main body, retain the
screw.
9. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and a 1/4-inch wrench to remove the screw and locknut that secure the power cable
to the plunger, discard the screw and locknut. (Turn the plunger if necessary to gain access to the screw.)
10. Use 5/16-inch (8 mm) and 3/8-inch (or adjustable) wrenches to loosen the nut that secures the gas supply line to
the gas supply connection. Discard the main torch body.
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Positioning sleeve
Gear rack
Cap sensor switch connector
Cap sensor switch machine screw
Rear mounting ring
Rear mounting ring
Strain relief
Field Service Bulletin