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HW-9, HW-9R, & HW-9F

TIG WELDING TORCHES

Covering the Hard Body, Silicone Rubber Body, and Flexible Head Models

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These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of

operation and safe practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and

Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging", Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons to

install, operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you

have read and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact

your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions (Section 1) before installing or

operating this equipment.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-14-380-F

July, 2000

Summary of content (16 pages)

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F-14-380-F July, 2000 HW-9, HW-9R, & HW-9F TIG WELDING TORCHES Covering the Hard Body, Silicone Rubber Body, and Flexible Head Models INSTRUCTION MANUAL These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging", Form 52-529.
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USER RESPONSIBILITY This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning or poorly maintained equipment should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They summarize precautionary information from the references listed in Additional Safety Information section. Before performing any installation or operating procedures, be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed below as well as all other manuals, material safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety Precautions can result in injury or death. 5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings.
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EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or improperly maintained equipment can cause injury or death. Therefore: FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and gases, can cause discomfort or harm, particularly in confined spaces. Do not breathe fumes and gases. Shielding gases can cause asphyxiation. Therefore: 1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance work. Do not perform any electrical work unless you are qualified to perform such work. 2.
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PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ a. Éloigner suffisamment tous les matériaux combustibles du secteur où l’on exécute des soudures ou des coupes à l’arc, à moins de les recouvrir complètement d’une bâche non-inflammable. Ce type de matériaux comprend notamment le bois, les vêtements, la sciure, l’essence, le kérosène, les peintures, les solvants, le gaz naturel, l’acétylène, le propane et autres substances combustibles semblables. b.
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g. 4. a. b. c. d. e. f. 5. dommages corporels graves, voire mortels en déclenchant des incendies ou des chocs électriques. Observez par conséquent les précautions suivantes: a. Efforcez-vous de toujours confier à un personnel qualifié l’installation, le dépannage et l’entretien du poste de soudage et de coupage. N’effectuez aucune réparation électrique sur l’équipement à moins d’être qua-lifié à cet effet. b.
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General 1.5 During DCSP operation, each torch in the HW-9 family is rated at 120 A continuous duty and 140 A at 50% duty cycle. During ACHF operation, each torch is rated at 85 A continuous duty and 100 A at 50% duty cycle. All the torches are air-cooled. Collets are available for each of the five electrode sizes. The collet bodies come in both standard and gas lens styles. See Table 1-2. 1.6 1.
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INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Table 1-1. Electrode and Cup Sizes for Different Welding Currents Welding Currents (Amps) ACHF* DCSP DCRP Using Using pure or thoriated Electrode Diameter High-Impact Cup Ceramic Cup No. thoriated electrodes tungsten electrodes in Inches No. *** Using pure tungsten electrodes 5-15 10-60 50-100 100-160** --* 5-20 15-80 70-150 140-235** --- 5-20 15-80 70-150 150-250** --- ----10-20 15-30 25-40 .020 (0.5 mm) .040 (1.0 mm) 1/16 (1.5 mm) 3/32 (2.4 mm) 1/8 (3.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION SECTION 2 2.1 Setup and Installation MEDIUM TORCH CAP (2) CAP "O" RING A. Connect the regulator/flowmeter to a gas cylinder. Refer to the instructions supplied with the regulator/flowmeter for details on attaching and adjusting the regulator. 3 INCH ELECTRODE B. Connect one end of the gas hose (P/N 40V77 or 34V38) to the regulator outlet and the other end to the torch cable adaptor (105Z57). ELECTRODE COLLET "O" RING C.
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MAINTENANCE SECTION 3 3.1 Maintenance B. Keep the torch power cable away from hot metal. C. Do not try to repair concentric power cable, replace it. Two piece cable and hose assemblies may be repaired using the repair kits noted in parts breakdown. The kits include replacement fittings and lug for the cable and hose. If this equipment does not operate properly, stop work immediately and investigate the cause of the malfunction.
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PARTS SECTION 4 1 8 7 6 2 5 3/8 - 24 3/8 - 24 4 (See Note) 3 Gas Lens Access. (See Tables 1-2, 1-3) Standard Access. (See Tables 1-2, 1-3) NOTE: For chamber welding, replace 598882 with Gasket 598563 for standard cup, with “O”ring 526185 for gas lens cup. Table 4-1. HW-9 Hard Body Assemblies HW-9, 70 deg., 12-1/2 ft. 19684 HW-9, 70 deg., 25 ft. 19685 Figure 4-1. HW-9 Hard Body Torch Components ITEM NO. QTY. REQ. PART NO.
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PARTS SECTION 4 7 6 5 1 4 5/8 - 18 3/8 - 24 8 3 (See Note) 2 NOTE: Lg. Dia. Gas Lens Access. (See Tables 1-2, 1-3) For chamber welding, replace 598882 with Gasket 598563 for standard cup, with “O”ring 526185 for gas lens cup. Standard Access. (See Tables 1-2, 1-3) Table 4-2. HW-9R Silicone Rubber Assemblies HW-9RV-2, 70 deg., 12-1/2 ft. 34561 HW-9RV-2, 70 deg., 25 ft. 34562 HW-9-2, 12-1/2 ft. 37740 HW-9-2, 25 ft. 37741 Figure 4-2. HW-9R Silicone Rubber Torch Components ITEM NO. QTY.
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PARTS SECTION 4 8 7 6 1 5 2 3/8 - 24 3/8 - 24 4 (See Note) Gas Lens Access. (See Tables 1-2, 1-3) 3 NOTE: Standard Access. (See Tables 1-2, 1-3) For chamber welding, replace 598882 with Gasket 598563 for standard cup, with “O”ring 526185 for gas lens cup. Table 4-3. HW-9AF Flexible Head Torch Assemblies HW-9AF (variable), 12-1/2 ft. 19922 HW-9AF (variable), 25 ft. 19923 Figure 4-3. HW-9AF Flexible Head Torch Components ITEM NO. QTY. REQ. 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO.
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