02 Inspection And Replacement Of Consumable Torch Parts - ESAB Cutmaster 60 Operating Manual

ESAB CuTmASTEr 60
5T.02 Inspection and Replacement of
Consumable Torch Parts
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch or torch leads.
DO NOT touch any internal torch parts while the AC
indicator light of the Power Supply is ON..
Remove the consumable torch parts as follows:
NOTE!
The shield cup holds the tip and starter cartridge in
place. Position the torch with the shield cup facing
upward to prevent these parts from falling out
when the cup is removed.
1. Unscrew and remove the shield cup from the
torch.
NOTE!
Slag built up on the shield cup that cannot be
removed may effect the performance of the system.
2. Inspect the cup for damage. Wipe it clean or
replace if damaged.
Art # A-08067
Shield Cups
3. On torches with a shield cup body and a
shield cap or deflector, ensure that the cap or
deflector is threaded snugly against the shield
cup body. In shielded drag cutting operations
(only), there may be an O-Ring between the
shield cup body and drag shield cap. Do not
lubricate the O-Ring.
Shield
Cup Body
O-Ring No. 8-3488
Art # A-03878
5T-2
Drag Shield Cap
This completes the parts replacement procedures.
SERVICE
4. Remove the tip. Check for excessive wear
(indicated by an elongated or oversized orifice).
Clean or replace the tip if necessary.
Good Tip
Example of Tip Wear
5. Remove the starter cartridge. Check for ex-
cessive wear, plugged gas holes, or discol-
oration. Check the lower end fitting for free
motion. Replace if necessary.
Spring-Loaded
Lower End Fitting
Full Compression
6. Pull the Electrode straight out of the Torch
Head. Check the face of the electrode for
excessive wear. Refer to the following figure.
New Electrode
Worn Electrode
Art # A-03284
Electrode Wear
7. Reinstall the Electrode by pushing it straight
into the torch head until it clicks.
8. Reinstall the desired starter cartridge and tip
into the torch head.
9. Hand tighten the shield cup until it is seated
on the torch head. If resistance is felt when
installing the cup, check the threads before
proceeding.
Worn Tip
A-03406
Spring-Loaded
Lower End Fitting at Reset /
Full Extension
Art # A-08064_AC
Manual 0-5402