Assembly Of Torch Front End (For Production Thick Plate) - ESAB m3 G2 System Manual

section 6
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assembly of torch front end (for production thick plate)

caution
• Reverse order of disassembly.
• Apply a very thin coat of silicone grease to O-rings before assembling mating parts. This facilitates
easy future assembly and disassembly for service.
• Installing the electrode requires only moderate tightening.
over tightened parts will be difficult to disassemble and may dam-
age torch. Do not over tighten parts during reassembly. threaded
parts are designed to work properly when hand tightened, approxi-
mately 40 to 60 inch/pounds.
Torch Body
1. Replace electrode holder in torch body. Hex on the
end of the electrode holder removal tool will engage
in a hex in the holder.
Collet
Collet Body
2. To replace the electrode, assemble collet, collet body
and electrode. Insert electrode assembly into the elec-
trode removal tool and ensure electrode makes con-
tact with bottom of tool hole (electrode will fall into
place).
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pt-36 plasma torch
Electrode, Tungsten