Removing Welding Electrodes - Pro Spot PHS-101 Instruction Manual

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5.4 REMOVING WELDING ELECTRODES

Figure 5.6a: Removing
Piston Electrode
Figure 5.6b: Removing
Welding Cap
Figure 5.6c: Optional Weld
Cap Removal Tool
DOUBLE-SIDED WELDING
Removing Extension Arm Electrode
The extension arm electrodes can be easily removed by lightly tapping them with a pin
and hammer as shown in Fig. 5.6
To remove the piston electrode:
1. Grip piston electrode with a set of pliers or vise-grips (Fig. 5.6a)
2. Rock the pliers back and forth to loosen the electrode from the holder.
3. Remove the electrode
NOTE: Vise-Grips shown in Fig. 5.6a are specially designed to hold round objects without
damaging or scarring them. You can purchase a set from your local distributor or online
at: www.prospot.com
IMPORTANT! Do not attempt to remove the electrode by hitting it. This could
damage the electrode and the spot gun.
IMPORTANT! N'essayez pas de retirer l'électrode en la frappant. Cela pourrait
endommager l'electrode et le "pistolet".
Rmoving Weld Caps
To remove a welding cap:
1. Hold piston electrode with a set of pliers or vise-grips.
2. Grip welding cap with another set of pliers or wedge side cutters between caps and
shank as shown in Fig. 5.6b
3. Twist the two to loosen and remove the welding cap.
NOTE: An optional welding electrode cap removal tool is available, which makes
cap removal easy (Fig. 5.6c). You can order the cap removal tool from your local
distributor or online at: www.prospot.com
NOTE: Une option d'un outil pour enlever le bouchon est disponible, Pour faciliter
le retrait du bouchon (Fig 5.6c) Vous pouvez commander cet outil de votre
distributeur local ou en ligne à l'adresse: www.prospot.com
Piston Electrode
Figure 5.6 Removing Welding Electrodes
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Welding Cap
Extension Arm
Electrode
Pin
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