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Nelson NS-40 Instruction And Maintenance Manual

Nelson NS-40 Instruction And Maintenance Manual

Standard duty floating lift welding guns

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NS-40 Standard Duty
Floating Lift
Welding Guns
Instruction and
Maintenance Manual
729-110-036
Revision 1.14
August 2013

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Summary of Contents for Nelson NS-40

  • Page 1 NS-40 Standard Duty Floating Lift Welding Guns Instruction and Maintenance Manual 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 2 Nelson's liability for breach of warranty shall arise only upon return of the defective goods at Buyer's expense after notice to Nelson of the claimed breach, and shall be limited to furnishing a like quantity of such goods free from such defects or, at Nelson's option, to refunding the purchase price, provided,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GUN SETUP FOR WELDING ALUMINUM STUDS ......................2 LIFT AND LIFT ADJUSTMENTS ............................3 WELD INSPECTION ................................4 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ............................6 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............................7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................12 NS-40 Manual Page 1 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 4: Gun Setup For Welding Steel Studs

    Figure 1 Installation of Accessories Note: For welding studs larger than 5/16” 4. Loosen the leg screws holding the foot and diameter, Nelson recommends installing the adjust the foot so that stud is centered in the ® Tranquil-Arc Plunge Dampener (#512-241-000) ferrule.
  • Page 5 NS-40 Manual Page 2 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 6: Gun Setup For Welding Aluminum Studs

    Adjustment of Lift studs. 4. Insert stud in Chuck and ferrule in Gas Adaptor Aluminum stud welding requires that the lift be set Foot Assembly. at 3/32". See page 3 for adjustment procedure. NS-40 Manual Page 2 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 7: Lift And Lift Adjustments

    2. Press the gun against and insulated or ungrounded block. 3. Trigger the gun to start a simulated weld cycle. This will allow the actual functional lift to be measured and adjusted as needed. Note: For Nelson Nelweld power sources, refer to the Nelweld Operations Service Manual instructions on initiating the lift check mode of operation.
  • Page 8: Weld Inspection

    Testing should continue until there is the stud fails or a predetermined torque load is no failure of a test stud. reached. NS-40 Manual Page 4 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 9 NS-40 Manual Page 5 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 10: Sequence Of Operations

    11. The mainspring (1) returns the assembly to normal position, and this action “plunges” the molten end of the stud into a pool of molten metal on the base plate, thus completing the weld. NS-40 Manual Page 6 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 11: Maintenance Instructions

    Red (To Red Coil Lead) Green (To Green Coil Brass Black White (To Trigger) Lead) Center No Connection Black (To Trigger) Black (To Trigger) Green (To Green Coil Small White (To Trigger) Lead) No Connection NS-40 Manual Page 7 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 NS-40 Manual Page 8 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 13 M5 x 16 Soc. Hd. Cap Screw 524-005-006 M8 x 8 Soc. Set Screw 524-005-007 M6 x 14 low Hd. Soc. Screw 524-005-002 Cone Washer 717-654-001 M6 Hex Nut 524-005-024 Plunge Dampener Hook 751-458-054 NS-40 Manual Page 9 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 14 Plunge Dampener Kit - Steel Plunge Dampener Asm. (Steel) 751-458-060 Plunge Dampener Clamp 751-585-007 ® 512-241-100 Tranquil-Arc Plunge Dampener Kit - Aluminum Plunge Dampener Asm. (Aluminum) 751-458-061 Plunge Dampener Clamp 751-585-007 * Not Shown NS-40 Manual Page 10 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 15 5. Install switch and control cable assembly in gun 3. Clip white and black leads from trigger switch body. (28a) as close to the wire splice as possible. Remove control cable. 6. Replace grommet clamp and handle cover. NS-40 Manual Page 11 729-110-036 Revision 1.14 August 2013...
  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    (shipping weight of tool - includes standard legs and foot 8’1’ to 8’3” cable normally supplied with Figure 10 welding gun and all connectors.) ..6 lbs. 14 oz. Width: (total)…………………………………2.63 inches NS-40 Manual Page 12 Revision 1.13 January 2012...
  • Page 17 The operator should read and understand these precautions and be trained or experienced In the installation, operation, and maintenance procedures provided in this Nelson manual. Electrical: Remember, electric shock can kill! Properly install and use stud welding systerns in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA-70 and local codes. Take the following safety precautions: •...
  • Page 18 Atlanta Kansas City *San Francisco England Middle East & 1520 Pine Log Road 8600 W. 95 23765 Foley St. Nelson U.K. Ltd. Asia/Pacific Suite 6 Suite 104 Hayward, CA 94545 47-49 Edison Rd. 7900 West Ridge Rd. Conyers, GA 30012 Overland Park, KS 66212 510.293.0660...