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Tweco Spool gun Safety And Operating Instructions Manual

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SPOOL GUN
English
Safety and Operating
Instructions
Issue Date: April 20, 2012
Revision: A
Manual No: 89210007

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  • Page 1 SPOOL GUN English Safety and Operating Instructions Issue Date: April 20, 2012 Revision: A Manual No: 89210007...
  • Page 2 This product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 800-426-1888, or visit us on the web at www.tweco.com. This Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct installation ®...
  • Page 3 While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer’s judgment, the Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use. Tweco Spool Gun: SG160TAX-12-3035 Set-up and Safe Operating Procedures Instruction Guide Number 89210007 Published by: Thermadyne Industries, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............... 1-1 SECTION 2: MODEL SPECIFICATIONS ..............2-5 SECTION 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ............3-7 3.01 Connecting the spool gun ..........3-7 3.02 Adjusting wire feed pressure and speed ......3-8 3.03 Installing the wire spool ........... 3-8 SECTION 4: CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............

  • Page 5: Section 1: Safety Precautions

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH may result if welding and cutting equipment is not properly installed, used, and maintained. Misuse of this equipment and other unsafe practices can be hazardous. The operator, supervisor, and helper must read and understand the following safety warnings and instructions before installing or using any welding or cutting equipment, and be aware of the dangers of the welding or cutting process.
  • Page 6 SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES ARC RAYS, HOT SLAG, AND SPARKS CAN INJURE EYES AND BURN SKIN Welding and cutting processes produce extreme localized heat and strong ultraviolet rays. Never attempt to weld/cut without a federally compliant welding helmet with the proper lens.
  • Page 7 SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SAFETY AND OPERATING REFERENCES 1. Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) Section 29, Part 1910.95, 132, 133, 134, 139, 251, 252, 253, 254 and 1000. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. 2. ANSI Z49.1 “Safety in Welding and Cutting”. 3.
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  • Page 9: Section 2: Model Specifications

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 2: MODEL SPECIFICATIONS Description Rating Rated Welding Current C0 160A Duty Cycle Wire Diameter (Normal) 0.023-0.035 (Normal) Wire Diameter (Stainless Steel) 0.023-0.030 (Stainless Steel) Maximum Wire Feed Speed 630 in./min. (16 m/min.) Diameter: 4” (100 mm) Maximum Wire Spool Size Width: 1.75”...
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  • Page 11: Section 3: Installation And Operation

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.01 CONNECTING THE SPOOL GUN 1. Make sure the welding power source is turned OFF before connecting the welding gun. 2. Insert the gun connection into the feeder receptacle, aligning the conduit plug first, then the gas plug.

  • Page 12: Adjusting Wire Feed Pressure And Speed

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 3.02 ADJUSTING WIRE FEED PRESSURE AND SPEED 1. Use a screwdriver to adjust the wire feed pressure. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to decrease, or counterclockwise to increase pressure on the wire feed drive rolls. 2.
  • Page 13 SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 2. Slide the wire spool onto the shaft. 3. Press the red button on top of the gun to release pressure from the drive rolls. 4. Push the wire through the guide and into the wire feed drive rolls. 5.
  • Page 14 SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 6. Press the trigger to feed the wire into the conductor tube and cut the wire to obtain the correct wire stick-out. 7. Adjust the friction nut on the spool shaft to apply the correct wire tension. Spool should stop when trigger is released.

  • Page 15: Section 4: Care And Maintenance

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 4: CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4.01 CHANGING THE CONTACT TIP NOTE Replace contact tip if hole is enlarged or deformed. 1. Select the correct contact tip according to the wire used. 2. Remove the nozzle from the gun to reveal the contact tip.

  • Page 16: Changing The Wire Conduit

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 4.02 CHANGING THE WIRE CONDUIT NOTE Replace liner if hole is obstructed. Make sure the end of the liner is smooth. 1. Turn the power source OFF and disconnect the gun. 2. Unscrew the nozzle and remove it from the conductor tube.

  • Page 17: Changing The Drive Rolls

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 4. Remove the conductor tube by unscrewing the nut at the base. 5. Pull the liner out and replace. Repeat steps 1-4 in reverse order to reassemble the gun. 4.03 CHANGING THE DRIVE ROLLS NOTE Turn power supply OFF before replacing drive rolls.
  • Page 18 SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES 3. Remove one screw holding each drive roll in place. Press the red button on top of the gun to relieve pressure on the rolls if necessary. Remove the drive rolls, and install the new drive rolls in reverse order. 4.

  • Page 19: Section 5: Troubleshooting Check List

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Be sure the wire diameter being used is Incorrect drive rolls stamped on the drive rolls. Replace drive rolls if necessary. Check and correct drive roll pressure. Turn pressure adjusting screw clockwise until Incorrect drive roll the wire feeds properly or doesn’t slip.

  • Page 20: Section 6: Replacement Parts List

    SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 6: REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Stock Image Number Part Number Description 1110-1100 11-23 Contact Tip .023 (0.6 mm) 1110-1101 11-30 Contact Tip .030 (10.8 mm) 1110-1102 11-35 Contact Tip .035 (10.9 mm) 1210-1300 21T-37 Nozzle 3/8" (9.5 mm) 1210-1100 21-37 Nozzle 3/8"...
  • Page 21 SET-UP AND SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES Stock Image Number Part Number Description 2031-2225 WSP62180 Conductor Tube 2031-2228 WSPDR023 .023 Drive Roll Assembly 2031-2234 WSPGR023 .023 Guide Roll Assembly 2031-2229 WSPDR035045 .035 Drive Roll Assembly 2031-2235 WSPGR035045 .035 Guide Roll Assembly .023 Drive Roll Assembly - U-Shaped 2031-2250 WSPDRU023 Smooth...
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  • Page 23: Statement Of Warranty

    STATEMENT OF WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY: THERMADYNE warrants that its products will be free of defects in ® workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within the time period applicable to the THERMADYNE products as stated below, THERMADYNE shall, upon notification thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with THERMADYNE’s specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized standard industry practice, and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect, alteration, or accident, correct...
  • Page 24 U.S. Customer Care: ® ® ® ® ARCAIR / STOODY / THERMAL ARC / THERMAL DYNAMICS 800-426-1888 / 800-535-0557 ® ® TWECO / VICTOR ......800-858-4232 / 800-535-0557 ® FIREPOWER ........800-238-0282 / 800-535-0557 ® TURBOTORCH ........866-279-2628 / 800-535-0557 TDC AUTOMATION ........

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