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Chicago Electric 98958 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com
REV 15b
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and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    35 feet (10 meters) around the work area. 6. do not place the Torch on any material other than bare concrete until it has cooled completely. Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...

  • Page 3: Safety

    California to cause cancer and birth defects • Heart disease • Ulcers or other reproductive harm. (California Health • Damage to the reproductive organs & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...

  • Page 4: Operation Safety

    4. Keep hoses away from hot parts, from weld/cut area, and from flame. 5. Never leave the Torch unattended when it is attached to a gas supply. Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 5 Do not use flame to detect leaks. Handle cylinders properly. WARNING marking concerning Cubic Feet per Hour flow Risk of Inhalation Hazard. Use in well-ventilated area only. Oxygen related components Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Acetylene Cylinder and the red acetylene hose to the Regulator, tighten counterclockwise Briefly open valve to clean, then close valve. - threads are reversed. Assembly Step 2: Crack Each Cylinder Valve Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 7 Torch Handle 7. Before operation, the leak tests on the Welding Nozzle following pages must be done after connection to check for leaks in the system. Assembly Step 6: Welding Setup Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8 • If any reading changes, there is a leak on Leak Test 2 Step 2: Close Cylinder Valves that side of the system. Follow Gauge Leak Analysis on the next page to diagnose. Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 9 If the connection still leaks try Confirms There Are No Leaks with a different cylinder. c. If the connection leaks with the different cylinder, have the Regulator examined by a qualified technician. Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Welding

    1.7~3.4 5/64 0.035 3/32 0.039 0.051 5~10.5 0.067 8.5~19 0.079 11.5~26 0.091 15~35 1-1/4 0.126 8~10 8~10 30~60 Torch Handle Welding Oxygen (OXy) Nozzle Torch Valve Acetylene (gAS) Torch Valve Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 11 Welding Step 2: Close Valves Acetylene Regulator Welding Step 3: Set Welding pressures See Table A on page 10. 4. Hold the Torch Handle in one hand and the Striker in the other hand. Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12 No Halo Halo Bluish Blue-White Small, Less Core Core Bright Core a. Starting to Add Oxygen b. proper Oxygen Mix c. Too Much Oxygen Welding Step 7: Welding Flame Adjustment Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 13 6. Lastly, close the Acetylene Torch Valve clockwise, and close the Oxygen Torch Valve clockwise. Acetylene (gAS) Torch Valve Shutdown Step 3: Open Acetylene Valve Shutdown Step 6: Close Torch Valves Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Oxygen Valve: Adjusts pre-heat flame oxygen level. Oxygen Cutting Lever: Activates extra flow of oxygen for cutting. Oxygen (OXy) Torch Valve Oxygen Cutting Lever Cutting Attachment Acetylene (gAS) Torch Valve Torch Handle pre-heat Oxygen Valve Cutting Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 15 Cutting Step 2: Close Valves Cutting Step 3: Set Cutting pressures See Table B on page 14. 4. Hold the Torch Handle in one hand and the striker in the other hand. Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16 No Halo Halo Bluish Blue-White Small, Less Core Core Bright Core a. Starting to Add Oxygen b. proper Oxygen Mix c. Too Much Oxygen Cutting Step 8: pre-heat Flame Adjustment Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 17 Pre-heat Oxygen Valves clockwise. Oxygen (OXy) Torch Valve Acetylene (gAS) Torch Valve Shutdown Step 3: Open Acetylene Valve Acetylene (gAS) Torch Valve pre-heat Oxygen Valve Shutdown Step 6: Close Valves Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Use tip cleaner to clean Tip or replace if necessary. 2. Gas low. 2. Check gas level and refill if needed. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. disconnect air supply before service. Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...

  • Page 19: Parts Lists And Assembly Diagrams

    LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19...
  • Page 20 O20A Safety Body VHA19B Plunger 76A74 O20B Safety Rubber 56A29 Diaphragm Asm. VMA18A O20C Safety Seat VHA22A O12A Nut 101A73 O20D Safety Spring VHA24 O12B Diaphragm Plate 101A74 O20E Safety Cap VHA25A Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 21 Torch Head VMCWA30 Washer VMCWA17 Handle VMCWA31 VMCWA18 Inner Tube VMCWA32 Adjusting Knob VMCWA19A Tail VMCWA33 Label (OX) VMCWA19B Oxygen Valve Body VMCWA34 Label (AC) VMCWA19C Gas Valve Body VMCWA35 Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 21...
  • Page 22 Inner Tube (C) VMCWA12 C26A Valve Stem VMCWA16 O-ring CMA17D C26B Washer VMCWA17 PTFE Washer VMCWA09 C26C Nut VMCWA18 Spring VMCWA14 C26D Adjusting Knob VMCWA19A Body VMCWA15 Label (OX) VMCWA19B Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 98958...
  • Page 23 VMA09 Filter 25A22 Adjusting Spring 76A70A Valve Spring 101A83 Spring Button 101A67 Damper 101A82 Bonnet VMA08 Valve 101A81 Label VMA15 Nozzle 101A80 Adjusting T-Screw VMA24 Plunger 76A74 Outlet Adapter 25A76 Item 98958 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 23...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Limited 90 day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.