a. Ensure the 3/8" collet is in the torch assembly.
b. Loosen the collet nut one-half turn.
c. Insert the end of the rod extender into the collet until it is firmly seated against the collet washer.
d. Tighten the collet nut to lock the rod extender in place.
e. Check for oxygen leaks at the collet nut. If a leak exists:
1) Make sure rod extender is firmly seated on the collet washer.
2) Inspect the rod extender for damage.
3) Inspect the collet washer for damage and replace if necessary.
ROD EXTENDER INSTALLATION
f. Insert the rod into the rod extender as follows:
1) Check to see that the collet in the rod extender is the appropriate size to properly fit the rod
being used. To replace the collet, remove the collet nut and collet from the rod extender. Make
sure the appropriate size collet washer is in place. Insert the desired collet and replace the
collet nut.
2) Loosen the collet nut one-half turn.
3) Insert the end of the rod that has the recessed internal rods into the collet until it is firmly
seated against the collet washer.
4) Tighten the collet nut to lock the rod in place.
5) Check for oxygen leaks at the collet nut. If a leak exists:
(a) Make sure the rod is firmly seated on the collet washer.
(b) Ensure the collet nut assembly is tightened.
(c) Inspect the rod for damage.
(d) Inspect the collet washer for damage and replace if needed.
(e) If the collet nut still leaks, remove the rod extender from service and turn in for repair.
