Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Field Service Bulletin

ArcGlide THC Replacement Parts Field Service Bulletin 806560 35
2 – Replacing ArcGlide parts
228938 – 20 kf (45 lbf) Replacement magnets
228939 – 35.7 kf (78.7 lbf) Replacement magnets
The procedures for replacing both types of breakaway magnets are the
same.
To remove the breakaway magnets:
1. Use the
torch as a lever to separate the breakaway from the
breakaway mounting plate.
2. Thread the end of the breakaway tether through the breakaway tether
bracket and set the breakaway aside.
3. Loosen the two front screws on the front of the torch bracket and
remove the top of the torch bracket and remove the torch.
4. Remove the 4 screws that fasten the back of the torch bracket to the breakaway.
5. Remove the socket head screws that hold the magnets within the back of the breakaway.
To replace the breakaway magnets:
1. Apply 1 drop of thread sealant on the screw threads and install new magnets into the back of the breakaway with the
new socket head cap screws.
2. Apply 1 drop of thread sealant on the screw threads and fasten 4 screws through the back half of the torch bracket
into the breakaway. Tighten the screws to 5.08 N·m (45 lb·in.).
3. Replace the torch in the back of the torch bracket.
4. Fasten the 2 screws through the front of the torch bracket into the back of the torch bracket. Tighten the screws to
1.13 N·m (10 lb·in.).
5. Thread the end of the breakaway tether through the breakaway tether bracket.
6. Replace the breakaway on the breakaway mounting plate.
7. Use a level to verify that the torch is at a 90
º angle to the workpiece.
Breakaway
tether
Breakaway
tether bracket
Front of
torch
bracket
Back of
torch
bracket
Breakaway
Breakaway
mounting
plate

Hypertherm ArcGlide THC Specifications

General

Brand	Hypertherm
Model	ArcGlide THC
Category	Control Systems
Language	English