INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Welding Torch. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
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The TK13 is designed for use with a 13mm socket. The welding torch comprises the following items:) • 1 x Torch body with 3.8 metre cable (TK9) / 3.7m cable (TK13) • 1 x 5mm gas shroud • 1 x 6mm gas shroud •...
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ASSEMBLY A complete torch assembly with electrode, is supplied and is assembled as follows: 1. Screw the collet body into the head of the torch, (Fig.1) and tighten finger tight. 2. Screw on the ceramic nozzle insulator (Fig 2). NOTE: Before assembly, file or grind the tip of the electrode to a point (from 40 to 60...
GAS SUPPLY it will be necessary to procure a supply of pure ARGON gas and a suitable gas regulator. Attach the gas hose to the pressure regulator, securing with a worm drive clip and the pressure regulator to the gas bottle, ensuring the connection is perfectly gas tight.
OPERATION There are three methods generally employed for producing the initial arc for TIG welding. On smaller, DIY machines, a ‘scratch arc‘ method is used where the electrode is ‘scratched’ against the workpiece to strike an arc, similar to normal arc welding.
COMPONENT PARTS No Description No Description Long Cap Ceramic Tip Short Cap Handle Torch Head Connecting Cable Insulator Coupling Collecting Body Gas Hose Electrode Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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TK9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UK Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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TK9 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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TK13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UK Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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TK13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CE Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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