Inspect torch -44 – Hypertherm HPR260 Manual Gas Preventive Maintenance Program Rev.5 User Manual
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OPERATION
4-44
HPR260 Auto Gas
Instruction Manual
All surfaces
Dirt or debris
Clean surfaces
Erosion, missing material
Replace torch
Cracks
Replace torch
Internal burn or arcing marks
Replace torch
Current ring
1. Dirt or debris
Clean
2. Pitted or missing material
Replace torch
Threads
Wear or damage
Replace torch
Bullet connectors
Damage
Replace torch
O-rings
1. Damage
Replace o-ring
2. Lubricant
Apply a thin film of silicone lubricant if dry
External o-rings
1. Damage
Replace o-ring
2. Lubricant
Apply a thin film of silicone lubricant if dry
Water tube*
1. Tightness
Tighten or replace tube*
2. Pitted or missing material
Replace tube*
*See Replace torch water tube later in this section.
Inspect
Check for
Action
Inspect torch
Plasma gas
Plasma vent
Coolant in
Pilot arc
Shield gas
Water
tube
Current
ring
Coolant return
Bullet connectors
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