Tweco Max 300 w-Merlin 3000 - Manual (Page 38)

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4 . Install the front end torch parts.
5.07 Servicing Torch Leads
Components
WARNING
Disconnect primary power to the system before
disassembling the torch or torch leads.
A. Tools Required
(1) 5/8 inch (or Adjustable) Open End Wrench
(2) 11/16 inch (or Adjustable) Open End Wrenches
(1) Small Standard Head Screwdriver
(1) Sharp Probe or Small Needlenose Pliers
(1) Pin Removal Tool
B. Loosening Mounting Screws
To disassemble the quick disconnect connector, use the
following procedure:
1. Disconnect the torch leads from the power supply.
2. Partially loosen each of the mounting screws which
secure the protective boot onto the quick discon-
nect body.
Mounting Screw
(Three Places)
Protective Boot
A-00264
Figure 5-7 Loosing Mounting Screws
C. Disassembling Quick Disconnect Fitting
1. Pull the protective boot from the quick disconnect
body.
A-00266
Protective Boot
Quick Disconnect
Body
Rubber Cover
Figure 5-8 Disassembly Of Connector
2. Slide the protective boot back over the torch leads
to expose the leads connections.
3. Using a pair of needle nose pliers pull the two white
tabs on each side of the signal connector out the
front of the quick disconnect body. These tabs hold
the connector tightly in place to prevent it from
moving.
Signal Pin
Connector
Quick Disconnect
Body
A-00273 White Tabs
Figure 5-9 Removing White Tabs
4. Using a small screwdriver, gently push in the tabs
on the side of the signal connector plug towards
the quick disconnect body. Carefully push the con-
nector out through the back of the quick discon-
nect body.