MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
powermax
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Operator Manual 5-3
Inspect the consumables
Part Inspect Action
Shield or
deflector
The center hole for
roundness.
The gap between the
shield and the nozzle for
accumulated debris.
Replace the shield if the
hole is no longer round.
Remove the shield and
clean any material away.
Nozzle
The center hole for
roundness.
Replace if the center hole
is not round. Replace the
nozzle and the electrode
together.
Electrode
The center surface for wear
and verify the pit depth.
Replace if the surface is
worn or the pit depth is
greater than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) deep. Replace
the nozzle and the
electrode together.
Swirl ring
The internal surface for
damage or wear and the
gas holes for blockages.
Replace if the surface is
damaged or worn or any of
the gas holes are blocked.
Torch o-ring
The surface for damage,
wear, or a lack of
lubrication.
If the o-ring is dry, lubricate
it and the threads with
a thin layer of silicone
lubricant. If the o-ring is
cracked or worn, replace it.
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Good Worn
Max. 1.6 mm