Observe the instructions in the text or graphic opposite Worn out electrical products that should be sorted for recycling Possible dangerous situation that could cause severe or fatal injury BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 4 of 23...
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2.4 OPERATOR COMPETENCY It is highly recommended that operatives undertaking pin brazing for any form of attachment should have attended a BAC approved training course in the pin brazing technique and hold a current certificate of competency 2.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
BAC directly or a local BAC appointed Distributor/Agent then we strongly advise that you do not use those consumables with BAC pin brazing equipment to avoid any serious risk to people, pipelines and BAC pin brazing equipment. If in doubt contact BAC.
Pipeline and plant owners often have their own procedures for surface preparation and you should fully familiarise yourself with these procedures prior to any surface preparation works. BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 7 of 23 Generator Extended Brazing Gun Service Manual...
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When using the Pin Brazing cable lug never grind, file or abrade the pipe side if the lug as there is stand off nipple that allows the molten braze material to seep under the lug. Removing this may compromise the bond quality. BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 8 of 23...
When using threaded brazing pins, i.e. M8 brazing pin, the ceramic ferrule must be flat against the steel surface when checking the white adjustment indicator tube. BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 9 of 23...
The operator should advise any other nearby personnel that he is about to braze. • Hold the gun firmly and close the circuit by squeezing the trigger. BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 11 of 23...
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Catch the wire in your hand to ensure it has been ejected, as illustrated in Fig 5 Fig 5 BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 12 of 23 Generator Extended Brazing Gun Service Manual...
3. However, if the acceptance criteria is achieved as detailed is 6.1 then the connection may be acceptable, provided it is not continually repeated. Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 13 of 23 Generator Extended Brazing Gun Service Manual...
10 Nm. The threads will fail at 25 Nm, so do not use excessive force. If there is any movement of the pin up to 10 Nm then the connection should be rejected. BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 14 of 23...
1. Check that the pin and ferrule holders are undamaged and hold the brazing pin and ferrule centrally and securely. Weekly 1. Check and clean the contacts (26) using emery cloth. BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 15 of 23 Generator Extended Brazing Gun Service Manual...
Use the screwdriver between both contacts to assist with tightening. Do not over tighten the contacts. Replace gun handle plate and screws. Figure 10 BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 16 of 23 Generator Extended Brazing Gun Service Manual...
Reassemble using reverse procedure and removing allen key before replacing the ferrule holder by hand, lightly grease the thread on the to avoid cross threading. . Figure 11 BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 17 of 23...
For further information contact BAC Corrosion Control Ltd Sales department Tel +44 (0) 1952 290321 BAC Corrosion Control Ltd. EEE producer registration number WEE/DC203WX BAC Document Number: 273 199 5230 Welding 28/08/2012 Page 20 of 23...