Care, maintenance and disposal
General
Regular preventive maintenance of the welding torch is essential if trouble-free
operation is to be ensured. The welding torch is subjected to high temperatures
and heavy soiling. For this reason, the torch needs more frequent maintenance
than other components of the welding system.
IMPORTANT! When removing welding spatter, avoid making any drag-lines and
scratches. Future welding spatter could get lodged firmly in these.
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Recognising
faulty wearing
parts
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Do NOT bend the torch neck
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
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
Contact tips
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Worn-out (oval) wire entry and wire exit holes
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Penetration on the tip of the contact tip
Gas nozzles
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Burned-off outside edges
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Notches
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