Care, maintenance and disposal
General remarks
Regular preventive maintenance of the welding torch is essential if troublefree
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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Every start-up
Every start-up:
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Water-cooled welding torch:
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Do NOT bend the torch neck.
Check the contact tube
Replace worn out contact tube
Remove welding spatter from gas nozzle (e.g. manually, by blowing off, or by
using a Robacta Reamer or Robacta TC 1000)
If there is dirt that cannot be removed from around the nozzle join, replace
the gas nozzle
Check spatter guard or insulation for damage
Check the water connections for leaks
Monitor the water return level in the coolant container and vent the cooling
unit if necessary