How To Install or Replace TOUGH ACCESS Consumables

IMPORTANT: TCP will be different from standard TOUGH LOCK® consumables.

Removal and Replacement

Nozzle

Pull slip-on nozzles off with a twisting motion.
When installing the nozzle, ensure that it is fully seated.

Contact Tip

Thread the contact tip into the retaining head.
Torque to 30 in.-lbs. (3.5Nm).
The Tregaskiss Tip Tool (part #450-18, for heavy duty tips) or a pair of weld pliers are the optimal tools for contact tip installation.

Retaining Head

Thread retaining head onto the neck with a 5/8 inch (16 mm) wrench.
Torque to 80 in.-lbs. (9Nm).
DO NOT use pliers to remove or tighten the heavy duty retaining head or scoring may result.

Neck Insulator and Coller Detail

Press 59GI-2 coller detail by hand onto the crimped aluminum portion of the neck until it is 1.10 inches away from the end of the copper on the neck.
Thread the neck insulator onto the neck until it is flush with the copper end of the neck.

Consumables

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