Installing A Split Wire Guide In The Cable Assembly - ESAB RT KS-2 Instruction Manual

5 INSTALLATION
1. If present, remove the central guide nipple (1), from the torch neck using a hexagon
wrench (size 6 mm) or a large flat-blade screwdriver.
NOTĂ!
The guide nipple (1) can only be used with one-piece liners and must not be
used with the standard RT or hollow wrist system.
2. When replacing the neck liner:
Unfasten the sleeve nut and remove the torch neck.
Unfasten the liner nipple using a hexagon wrench (size 6 mm) and remove nipple and
liner from the torch neck.
3. Remove the gas nozzle and the contact tip.
4. Insert the new neck liner (2) into the torch. Carefully tighten the guide nipple using a
suitable tool, e.g. a hex-wrench (size 6 mm) or a large flat-blade screwdriver.
5. Cut the neck liner flush with the tip holder and remove the neck liner from the torch.
6. Install the contact tip.
7. Insert the neck liner again. It will be stopped by the contact tip. Measure the excess
liner sticking out of the neck.
8. Remove the liner again and shorten the front end by the measured length. Carefully
deburr the edge and make sure that the inner hole is not blocked.
9. Reinstall the neck liner and tighten the guide nipple in the neck.
5.6.2

Installing a split wire guide in the cable assembly

The correct liner must be inserted to suit the filler material and the wire diameter, see the
spare parts list.
The wire guide is inserted through the cable assembly from the rear, reaching the guide
nipple that is installed in the flange where the torch neck will be attached. The following
worksteps must be followed in order to correctly determine the wire guide length. (Example
for Euro central connector).
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