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Maintenance - Lincoln Electric LTP SERIES Operator's Manual

Hand held tig (gtaw) torches ce

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Assembly front side of welding torch
(6)
(3)
(1)
(5)
(2)
(4)

Maintenance

Before carrying out maintenance work: switch off power and gas supply.
Check regularly the function of the torch. Make regularly maintenance work and cleaning.
Maintenance and cleaning should be done only by authorized persons. Replace any damaged,
deformed or worn parts immediately. If repairs are necessary contact your local Lincoln dealer.
Check TIG welding torch if:
All parts are undamaged and in the correct place.
Electrode and fastening parts are undamaged and properly fastened.
If surface of tungsten electrode is not smooth, the electrode should be grinded.
Flow of shielding gas is free and even.
Gas nozzle is in good condition.
Check cable assembly if:
Insulation of handle and torch cable are undamaged.
All power, coolant and gas connections are clean and fastened.
Leather and sheathing show no external damage such as cracks or (fire-) holes.
There are no sharp bends in torch cable (or hose).
Tips for grinding the electrode
A properly grinded electrode determines the consistency of the current density and direction
of the arc. Electrodes must always be ground in longitudinal direction. The type of electrode and
angle of sharpening depends on the material you want to weld. For professional grinding please
consult your local dealer.
Purchase of wear parts
The most important and common wear parts are given in the tables on the following pages.
For ordering or locating omitted components, please contact your local Lincoln dealer.
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A) Place collet (1) in collet body (2) and screw these by hand
on torch body (3)
B) Screw ceramic cup (4) on collet body (2)
C) Insert Tungsten electrode (5) from the rear; make sure electrode
has sufficient length.
D) Screw back cap (6) onto torch body (3) from rear.
Maximum length of electrode depends on type of back cap.
Important:
As a standard, the LTP TIG torches are not be supplied with
tungsten electrodes. Contact your dealer for more info.
Electrode can be sharp!
Collet, collet body and tungsten electrode must have the same
diameter.
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