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3.0 BUTT WELDING INSTRUCTIONS
Front Panel
1.
Ensure the Wire Size Select switch is in the OFF position(center). Connect Butt Welder to power supply.
2.
Pull down both locking knobs to open wire clamps.
3.
Pull and turn the Weld/Open switch to the "Open" position.
4.
Snip off each end of the wire using a pair of Wire Parters (included). Insert each wire end in groove
until centered in the space between the 2 jaws. Lock wire into place one side at a time by pulling
the locking knobs back into place. Ensure the wire butts are flat and evenly spaced.
5.
Turn the Weld/Open switch to the "Weld" position.
6.
Turn switch on base unit to appropriate setting for wire size.
7.
Press green Cycle Start button on the front panel to weld the wire ends together
(there will be a slight delay). If the Reset is popped out, push back in to weld.
CAUTION! Keep hands clear of butt welder components and wire when welding.
8.
Open wire clamps by pulling down both locking knobs. Remove wire (may be hot!).
9.
Remove the burr in the wire joint using the optional Wire Sizer (see below) or other method of
creating a smooth joint. Check the joint using the Wire Gage Block to ensure smooth wire feeding.
10. Insert wire onto pathway between the two wire packages. Repeat process when replacing
empty drums.
BURR REMOVAL FROM WIRE JOINT
USING THE WIRE SIZER
To remove the burr in the wire joint, open
clamps on the wire sizer and position wire
as shown in step 1. The wire joint should
be positioned outside of the cutting plate
(circled). Close and tighten clamps. Pull
the handle firmly to the right to remove the
burr. Unlock the clamps and remove wire.
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TORCH WIZARD INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
1
Jaws
Jaws
Butt Welder
Butt Welder Docking
Station with
Wire Sizer option
2
Locking
Locking
Knobs
Knobs
Weld/Open
Weld/Open
Switch
Switch
IMPORTANT!
Ensure wire ends are
evenly aligned prior
to butt welding.
5
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