Mount The Torch - Lincoln Electric FineLine 170HD Operator's Manual

FineLine 170HD Plasma System

3.12 Mount the Torch

Refer to Figure 12 for mounting requirements, which are the same for Standard and
Quick-Disconnect torches.
Torch Handle
1) Hold the torch or torch base stationary and
thread on the torch handle until hand-tight.
Do not twist the torch leads while
tightening or damage may occur.
For the Quick-Disconnect torch, tighten the
torch base to the handle using a pin style
adjustable spanner wrench (fits 2"
diameter with ¼" diameter pin).
Torch Leads
2) Slide the torch lead isolator into the end of
the torch handle until it is fully seated.
Align the small indentations (dimples) in
the torch lead isolator with the set screw
holes in the torch handle. Secure with the
two provided set screws using a 3/32"
(2.5mm) hex key.
Torch Clamp and Torch
3) Separate the two halves of the torch clamp
by removing the two socket-head cap
screws (8-32 x 1 ¾") using a 9/64"
(3.5mm) hex key.
Refer to Section 2.9 for the mounting
pattern, which requires three user-
supplied 10-32 socket-head cap screws.
4) Mount the torch clamp base to the
mounting surface so the torch is
positioned 90 degrees relative to the
workpiece. Use a machinist's square or
other alignment tool on multiple sides of
the torch to ensure that it is perpendicular
to the workpiece.
5) Place the torch handle into the torch clamp
base. For the Quick-Disconnect torch,
ensure the alignment indicator on the torch
base is visible. Attached the other half of
the torch clamp with the two screws
removed earlier. Ensure the entire torch
assembly is rigid.
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Torch Leads
90°
Figure 12: Mount the Torch
(Applies to both torches)
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BK8053-000111 Rev D
Torch Lead Isolator
Set Screws
(M5-0.8 x 5MM, Qty 2)
Torch Clamp Screws
(8-32 x 1 ¾", Qty 2)
Torch Clamp
Mounting Screws,
user-supplied
(10-32, Qty 3)
Torch Clamp
Mounting Surface
Alignment Indicators
(Quick-Disconnect only)
Machinist's Square
(or equivalent tool)
Workpiece