Lincoln Electric HELIX T55, Operator'S Manual

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10 INSTALLATION 10
entire torch assembly to align the torch with the
seam (see Figure - 15 Torch Stick Out). Leave at
least two bolts overlapping the Main Body Assem-
bly. Once in place, tighten the oscillation plate bolts
starting with the bolts furthest out from the torch
head and moving in. If the torch cannot reach the
seam, the track may need to be repositioned.
Stan
dard oscillation plates are 6”, and are included
with the T55 Helix™ . 12” and 24” oscillation plates
are available for special applications.
FIGURE 15 – TORCH STICK-OUT
Tungsten Stick Out
Adjust the tungsten stick-out by loosening the back
cap on top of the torch (see Figure 16
– Back Cap).
Move the tungsten by hand to the desired position
and tighten the back cap.
FIGURE 16 – BACK CAP
Torch Height
You can adjust the torch height by jogging the AVC.
If the AVC travel range will not allow the torch to
reach the desired height you will need to manually
change the torch height offset by adjusting the torch
mount slide or the AVC plate mounting.
Set AVC travel range back to zero before manually
adjusting.
To adjust the torch mount slide loosen the slide
clamp bolts with a 5/32” hex key (see Figure 17
Side Clamp Bolts).
Slide the torch up or down as needed, then retight-
en the bolts.
FIGURE 17 – SLIDE CLAMP BOLTS
To adjust the AVC plate mounting location, remove
the torch head from the AVC assembly. Remove
the barrel clamp bolts on one side of the torch with
a 5/32” hex key and remove the barrel clamp (see
Figure 18 – Torch Head Removal). The torch can
now be removed.
FIGURE 18 – TORCH HEAD REMOVAL
Unscrew the AVC plate bolts with a 3/16” hex key
and move the AVC plate up or down (see Figure 19