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ArcGlide THC Replacement Parts
Field Service Bulletin 806560
2 – Replacing ArcGlide parts
To replace the breakaway sensor switch:
1.
Replace the torch mounting plate on the lifter mounting plate. Apply 1 drop
of thread sealant on the screw threads and fasten the 6 screws. Tighten
the screws to 1.69 N·m (15 lb·in.).
2.
Thread the breakaway sensor switch through the holes in the torch and
lifter mounting plates.
3.
Thread the breakaway sensor cable through the track on the torch
mounting plate then through the breakaway mounting plate.
4.
Apply 1 drop of thread sealant on the screw threads and fasten the
4 screws through the breakaway mounting plate to the torch mounting
plate. Tighten the screws to 5.08 N·m (45 lb·in.).
5.
Pull the switch cable to remove the slack and fasten the screw that secures
the switch in the breakaway mounting plate. Tighten the screw to 0.67 N·m
(6 lb·in.).
6.
Fit the switch cable through the track on the back of the lifter mounting plate.
7.
Slide the breakaway sensor switch cable cover over the switch cable and the sides of the torch mounting plate and
lifter mounting plate. Secure the cover with 2 screws. Tighten the screws to
1.13 N·m (10 lb·in.).
8.
Adjust the cable to remove slack from the back of the lifter mounting plate, through the flex track, and into the motor
enclosure.
9.
Replace the breakaway tether by threading it through the tether bracket.
10.
Holding the torch, replace the magnetic breakaway on the breakaway mounting plate.
11.
Use a level to verify that the torch is at a 90
º
angle to the workpiece.
12.
Replace the left side panel and shield of the slide enclosure and fasten the 4 screws. Tighten the screws to 1.13 N·m
(10 lb·in.).
13.
Replace the front panel of the slide enclosure and fasten the 4 screws. Tighten the screws to 1.13 N·m (10 lb·in.).
Torch mounting
plate
Breakaway
sensor switch
cable cover
Sensor switch
cable track
Breakaway
sensor switch
cable cover
