Care, maintenance and disposal
General
Under normal operating conditions, the device requires only a minimum of care and main-
tenance. However, it is vital to observe some important points to ensure the welding sys-
tem remains in a usable condition for many years.
Recognising
1.
faulty wearing
parts
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cleaning the
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1
welding torch
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2.
Insulating parts
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
Nozzle fittings
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
Spatter guard
–
Burned-off outside edges, notches
Contact tips
–
Worn-out (oval) wire entry and wire exit holes
–
Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Fusion penetration on the tip of the contact tube
Gas nozzles
–
Heavily covered in welding spatter
–
Burned-off outside edges
–
Notches
3.
4.
2
2
5.