appendix 1 - Victor Technologies

G. Coolant Reservoir Replacement
CAUTION
Handle and dispose of the used coolant per recommended
procedures.
NOTE
The Coolant Reservoir is removed by removing
the rear panel.
1. Remove the Left and Right Side Panels per Section
5.04-A.
2. Drain the coolant from the Coolant Reservoir as follows:
a. Disconnect the Coolant Supply Hose input connection
at the Coolant Filter Assembly. The hose
goes from the Coolant Filter Assembly to the bottom
of the reservoir.
b. Place the end of the hose into a container to catch
the coolant as it flows from the reservoir.
NOTE
Do Not run the pump as the coolant will gravity
feed from the reservoir.
c. Remove the Coolant Reservoir Cap then remove
the Deionizer Basket and Deionizer Bag from the
Coolant Reservoir filler hole.
3. Disconnect the Coolant Supply Hose output connection
from the bottom of the reservoir.
4. Disconnect the In-Line Filter Assembly where it connects
to the reservoir.
NOTE
Some residual coolant may drain from the In-Line
Filter. It is recommended that a bucket, rag or towels
be placed below the hose prior to removing.
5. Disconnect two air lines connected to the two solenoid
assemblies.
6. Remove the two bottom screws on Rear Panel.
7. Remove the two nuts and washers on the inside of rear
panel connecting the panel to the center chassis.
8. Remove the screw located in the center of the rear panel
which secures the rear panel to the reservoir panel.
9. Carefully slide the rear panel out and away from the unit.
10. Remove the four nuts and washers (two top and two
bottom) securing the coolant tank to the reservoir panel.
11. Remove the coolant reservoir from the rear panel.
12. Reinstall the replacement Coolant Reservoir by reversing
the above steps, keeping in mind the following:
Use thread sealant on all fittings when reinstalling.
Refill the Coolant Reservoir with the coolant removed
or fresh Thermal Arc Torch Coolant.
13. Place the Deionizer Basket and Bag into the Coolant Reservoir
filler hole and install the Coolant Reservoir Cap.
H. In-Line Coolant Filter Assembly
Replacement
1. Remove the Right Side Panel per Section 5.04-A.
CAUTION
Handle and dispose of the used coolant per recommended
procedures.
2. Partially drain the coolant from the Coolant Reservoir
as follows:
a. Disconnect the Reservoir to Coolant Filter Assembly
hose at the Coolant Filter Assembly.
b. Place the end of the hose into a container to
catch the coolant as it flows from the reservoir.
Only enough needs to be removed so
that the level is below the In-Line Filter/Flow
Switch Assembly hole located on the end of
the reservoir.
NOTE
Do Not run the pump as the coolant will gravity
feed from the reservoir.
3. Remove the hose connected to the bottom of the
In-Line Coolant Filter Assembly.
NOTE
Some residual coolant will drain from the In-Line
Filter. It is recommended that a bucket, rag or towels
be placed below the hose prior to removing.
4. Remove bowl on In-Line Coolant Filter Assembly.
5. Remove filter body from Flow Switch.
6. Remove fittings from filter body.
7. Install the replacement In-Line Coolant Filter Assembly
by reversing the above steps.
NOTE
Use thread sealant on all the pipe threads when
reinstalling.
8. Refill the Coolant Reservoir with the coolant removed
or add fresh Thermal Arc Torch Coolant.
Manual 0-2697 5-9 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES