Tweco A80 CutMaster - Manual (Page 36)

CUTMASTER A80
OPERATION Manual 0-4985 4T-2
NOTE
The shield cup holds the tip and starter cartridge in
place. Position the torch with the shield cup facing
upward to keep these parts from falling out when
the cup is removed.
1. If attached, remove the ohmic clip then unscrew and
remove the shield cup assembly from the torch head.
Wipe it clean or replace if damaged
2. Remove the Electrode by pulling it straight out of the
Torch Head.
Automation Torch Parts
3. Install the replacement Electrode by pushing it straight
into the torch head until it clicks.
4 . Install the starter cartridge and desired tip for the
operation into the torch head.
5. Hand tighten the shield cup assembly until it is seated
on the torch head. If resistance is felt when installing
the cup, check the threads before proceeding
6. If used, attach the ohmic clip to the shield cup.
4T.03 Machine and Hand Torch Parts Selection
Depending on the type of operation to be done determines the
torch parts to be used.
Type of operation:
Drag cutting, standoff cutting or gouging
Torch parts:
Shield Cup, Cutting Tip, Electrode and Starter
Cartridge
NOTE
Refer to Section 4T.08 and following for additional
information on torch parts.
Change the torch parts for a different operation as follows:
WARNING
Disconnect primary power at the source before
assembling or disassembling torch parts, or torch
and leads assemblies.
NOTE
The shield cup holds the tip and starter cartridge in
place. Position the torch with the shield cup facing
upward to keep these parts from falling out when
the cup is removed.
1. Unscrew and remove the shield cup assembly from the
torch head.
2. Remove the Electrode by pulling it straight out of the
Torch Head.
Torch Parts (Drag Shield Cap & Shield Cup Body Shown)
3. Install the replacement Electrode by pushing it straight
into the torch head until it clicks.
4 . Install the starter cartridge and desired tip for the
operation into the torch head.
5. Hand tighten the shield cup assembly until it is seated
on the torch head. If resistance is felt when installing
the cup, check the threads before proceeding.