Tweco Robotics QWT-3 Quick Wire Trim Unit Installation guide

Brand: Tweco Robotics

Model: QWT-3 Quick Wire Trim Unit

Type: Installation guide

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QWT-3

Revision No: A Issue Date: November 12, 2008 Manual No: SM-QWT-3

Congratulations on your new Tweco

Robotics product. We are proud

to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the

best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by

our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your

nearest distributor or service agency, please contact a representative at

the address and phone number in your area listed on the inside back

cover of this manual, or visit us on the web at www.tweco.com.

This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the

correct use and operation of your Tweco

Robotics product. Your

satisfaction with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate

concern. Therefore, please take the time to read the entire manual,

especially the Safety Precautions. They will help you to avoid

potential hazards that may exist when working with this product.

YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY!

The Brand of Choice for Contractors and Fabricators Worldwide.

Tweco

Robotics is a Global Brand of Arc Welding Products for

Thermadyne Industries Inc. We manufacture and supply to major

welding industry sectors worldwide including; Manufacturing,

Construction, Mining, Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering, Rural and

DIY/Hobbyist.

We distinguish ourselves from our competition through market-leading,

dependable products that have stood the test of time. We pride ourselves

on technical innovation, competitive prices, excellent delivery, superior

customer service and technical support, together with excellence in

sales and marketing expertise.

Above all, we are committed to develop technologically advanced products

to achieve a safer working environment within the welding industry.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

WARNING

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES BEFORE INSTALLING,

OPERATING, OR SERVICING THE EQUIPMENT. WHILE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE

MANUFACTURER’S BEST JUDGMENT, THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ITS USE.

Quick Wire Trim Unit

Installation and Operation Guide

Instruction Manual Number SM-QWT-3

Published by:

Tweco

Products Inc.

2800 Airport Road

Denton, TX 76208

(940) 566-2000

www.tweco.com

Thermadyne Industries Inc.

Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by any

error or omission in this Manual, whether such error results from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

Publication Date: November 12, 2008

Record the following information for Warranty purposes:

Where Purchased: ________________________

Purchase Date: ________________________

Equipment Serial #: ________________________

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .......................................... 1-1

1.01 Welding Hazards .......................................................................................1-1

1.02 Principal Safety Standards ........................................................................1-3

1.03 Safety and Health ......................................................................................1-3

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION ................................................. 2-4

2.01 How to Use this Manual ............................................................................2-4

2.02 Receipt of Equipment ................................................................................2-4

2.03 Introduction ..............................................................................................2-4

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ..................................................... 3-5

SECTION 4: REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................

4-7

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY .........................................................................

5-8

WARRANTY SCHEDULE ..............................................................................

5-9

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

SECTION 1:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

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.

THE WELDING AND CUTTING PROCESS IS USED IN MANY POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS SUCH

AS ELEVATED HEIGHTS, AREAS OF LIMITED VENTILATION, CLOSE QUARTERS, AROUND WATER, IN HOSTILE

ENVIRONMENTS, ETC., AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR(S) ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED

WITH WORKING IN THESE TYPES OF CONDITIONS. BE CERTAIN THAT THE OPERATOR(S) ARE TRAINED IN

SAFE PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THEY ARE EXPECTED TO WORK AND UNDER COMPETENT

SUPERVISION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR AND ALL OTHER PERSONNEL IN THE WORK AREA ARE AWARE

OF THE DANGERS OF THE WELDING OR CUTTING PROCESS. TRAINING AND PROPER SUPERVISION ARE IMPORTANT

FOR A SAFE WORK PLACE. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY

AND OPERATING INFORMATION IS REFERENCED IN EACH SECTION.

5. All ground connections must be checked periodically

to determine that they are mechanically strong and

electrically adequate for the required current.

6. When engaged in alternating current, welding, or

cutting under wet conditions or warm surroundings

where perspiration is a factor, the use of reliable

automatic controls for reducing the no-load voltage

is recommended to reduce shock hazard.

7. When the welding or cutting process requires values of

open circuit voltages in alternating current machines

higher than 80 volts, and direct current machines

higher than 100 volts, means must be provided to

prevent the operator from making accidental contact

with the high voltage by adequate insulation or other

means.

8. When welding is to be suspended for any substantial

length of time, such as during lunch or overnight,

all electrodes should be removed from the electrode

holder and the electrode holder carefully located so

that accidental contact cannot occur.

9. The holder must be disconnected from the power

source when not in use.

10.

Never immerse Mig-Guns, electrode holders, tig

torches, plasma torches, or electrodes in water.

WARNING

SMOKE, FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO

YOUR HEALTH.

1.01 Welding Hazards

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NFPA 70)

AND LOCAL CODES. DO NOT SERVICE OR REPAIR

EQUIPMENT WITH POWER ON. DO NOT OPERATE

EQUIPMENT WITH PROTECTIVE INSULATORS

OR COVERS REMOVED. SERVICE OR REPAIR TO

EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED REPAIR

TECHNICIAN, OR TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Do not touch live electrical parts.

Do not touch an electrode with bare skin and electrical

ground at the same time.

3. Always keep welding gloves dry and in good

condition.

NOTE

Aluminized protective clothing can become

part of the electrical path.

4. Keep oxygen cylinders, chains, wire ropes, cranes,

hoists, and elevators away from any part of the

electrical path.

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21. Flammable hair preparations should not be used when

welding or cutting. Wear ear plugs to protect ears from

sparks.

22. Where the work area permits, the operator should be

enclosed in an individual booth painted with a ﬁnish of

low reﬂectivity such as zinc oxide. This is an important

factor for absorbing ultraviolet radiations, and lamp black.

The operator should be enclosed with non-combustible

screens similarly painted.

WARNING

WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE FIRES AND

EXPLOSIONS.

23. Causes of ﬁre and explosion are: combustibles reached by

the arc, ﬂame, ﬂying sparks, hot slag, or heated material.

Remove combustibles from the work area and/or provide

a ﬁre watch.

. Avoid oily or greasy clothing as sparks may ignite them. Have

a ﬁre extinguisher nearby, and know how to use it.

25.

Be alert to the danger of conduction or radiation. For

example, if welding or cutting is to be done on a metal

wall, partition, ceiling, or roof, precautions must be taken

to prevent ignition of combustibles on the other side.

26. Do not w

eld or cut containers that have held combustibles.

All hollow spaces, cavities and containers should be vented

prior to welding or cutting to permit the escape of air or

gases. Purging with inert gas is recommended.

27.

Never use oxygen in a welding torch. Use only inert

gases or inert gas mixes as required by the process. Use

of combustible compressed gases can cause explosions

resulting in personal injury or death. Arcing against any

compressed gas cylinder can cause cylinder damage or

explosion.

WARNING

NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING.

28. Noise from the air carbon-arc process can damage

your hearing. Wear protective hearing devices to ensure

protection when noise levels exceed OSHA standards.

Adequate hearing protection devices must be worn by

operators and surrounding personnel to ensure personal

protection against noise.

11. Keep smoke, fumes, and gases from the breathing area.

12. Fumes from the welding or cutting process are of various

types and strengths, depending on the kind of base metal

being worked on. To ensure your safety, do not breathe

these fumes.

13. Ventilation must be adequate to remove smoke, fumes,

and gases during the operation to protect operators and

other personnel in the area.

14. Vapors of chlorinated solvents can form the toxic gas

“Phosgene” when exposed to ultraviolet radiation from

an electric arc. All solvents, degreasers, and potential

sources of these vapors must be removed from the work

area.

15. Fumes produced by welding or cutting, particularly in

conﬁned places, can cause discomfort and physical harm

if inhaled over an extended period of time.

16. Provide adequate ventilation in the welding or cutting area.

Use air-supplied respirators if ventilation is not adequate to

remove all fumes and gases. Never ventilate with oxygen.

Oxygen supports and vigorously accelerates ﬁre.

WARNING

ARC RAYS, HOT SLAG AND SPARKS CAN INJURE

EYES AND BURN SKIN .

17. The welding and cutting processes produces extreme

localized heat and strong ultraviolet rays.

18. Never attempt to weld or cut without a welding helmet

with the proper lens. Ensure that the lens complies with

federal guidelines. A number 12 to 14 shade ﬁlter lens

provides the best protection against arc radiation. When

in a conﬁned area, prevent the reﬂected arc rays from

entering around the helmet.

19. Ensure all personnel in the work area are protected from

arc rays and sparks. Approved shielding curtains and

appropriate goggles should be used to provide protection

to staff in the surrounding area and operators of nearby

equipment.

20. Unprotected skin should also be covered from arc rays,

heat and molten metal. Always wear protective gloves and

clothing that does not allow skin to become exposed. All

pockets should be closed and cuffs sewn shut. Leather

aprons, sleeves, leggings, etc., should be worn for out-of-

position welding and cutting or for heavy operations using

large electrodes. High top work shoes provide adequate

protection from foot burns. For added protection use

leather spats.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

1.02 Principal Safety Standards

1.03 Safety and Health

NOTE

Be sure to read and fully comprehend the safety

instuctions and warnings contained within

section 1 of this manual before performing

any welding or cutting operations.

WARNING

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF

WELDING AND CUTTING EQUIPMENT IS NOT

PROPERLY INSTALLED, USED AND MAINTAINED.

MISUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER UNSAFE

PRACTICES, CAN BE HAZARDOUS.

Electric shock can cause injury or death.

Smoke, fumes, and gases can be dangerous to your

health.

Arc rays, hot slag, and sparks can injure or burn

unprotected eyes and skin.

Welding sparks can cause ﬁres and explosions.

Excessive noise can damage your hearing.

•

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. ANSl Z49.1 "Safety In Welding and Cutting."

3. ANSI Z87.1 "Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection."

4. ANSl Z88.2 "Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection."

American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY. 10018.

5. AWS F4.1 "Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers."

6. AWS C5.3 "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon-Arc Gouging and Cutting."

The American Welding Society, 550 NW Lejeune RD., P.O.Box 351040, Miami FL. 33135

7. NFPA 51B “Fire Prevention in Cutting and Welding Processes.”

8. NFPA-7 “National Electrical Code.”

National Fire Protection Association, Battery Park, Quincy, MA. 02269.

9. CSA W117.2, "Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes."

Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS, INCLUDING

LEAD, OR OTHERWISE PRODUCES CHEMICALS KNOWN

TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER,

BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. (CALIFORNIA

HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 25249.5 ET SEQ.)

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INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

2.03 Introduction

The Tweco

Robotics QWT-3 Quick Wire Trim unit was

engineered to operate along side the QRC™-2000 Cleaning

Station. The QWT-3 unit must be mounted to the side of

the cleaning station — the pivot pin on the wire trim unit

connects to the clamp arm of the cleaning station.

How It Works

The robot arm with the conductor tube assembly is

positioned directly above the wire trim unit. Welding wire

is then fed out of the contact tip, and the conductor tube

is lowered to the necessary height as determined by the

robot technician.

The cleaning station is activated to enable the clamping

arm to move into the clamped position and then

unclamped position. While the arm is in the clamped

position, the blade on the wire trim unit moves and trims

the welding wire.

The QWT-3 wire trim unit comes preassembled with the

items shown in Figure 1. Before starting the installation,

please read and understand the installation and operation

procedures outlined in this manual.

2.01 How to Use this Manual

To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including

the chapters on safety instructions and warnings.

Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION,

and NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to the

information provided under these headings. These special

annotations are easily recognized as follows:

WARNING

A WARNING GIVES INFORMATION REGARDING

POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION

A CAUTION refers to possible equipment

damage.

NOTE

A NOTE offers helpful information concerning

certain operating procedures.

2.02 Receipt of Equipment

When you receive the equipment, check it against the

invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect the

equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is

any damage, notify the carrier immediately to ﬁle a claim.

Furnish complete information concerning damage claims

or shipping errors to the location in your area listed in the

inside back cover of this manual. Include a full description

of the parts in error.

If you want additional or replacement copies of this CD,

please contact Tweco

Robotics at the address and phone

number in your area listed on the inside back cover of this

manual. Include the Manual number (from page i) and

CD part number: 64-2601.

SECTION 2:

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

Figure 1: Quick Wire Trim Unit

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SECTION 3:

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

1. Remove the QWT-3 wire trim unit from the shipping

carton. Check to ensure the assembled unit is complete

as shown in Figure 1. If any of the component parts

are missing, please notify the local Tweco Welding

Distributor or Tweco Products Customer Service

Department at 1-800-426-1888.

2. Mount the wire trim unit to the QRC™-2000 cleaning

station using a ¼”-20 x 1” long socket head, for the

cap screws supplied. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 2: Wire Trim Unit Mounted on Cleaning Station

CLEANING

STATION

QWT-3 WIRE

TRIM UNIT

1/4”-20

SOCKET HEAD

CAP SCREW (2

EACH)

3. Remove the retaining clip from the pivot arm and move

the pivot arm toward the clamp arm of the cleaning

station. Refer to Figure 3.

RETAINING RING

PIVOT PIN

Figure 3: Retaining Clip on Pivot Pin

4. Position the pivot arm on the wire trim unit so that the

hole for the pivot pin is aligned with the ¼” (6,35mm)

hole in the clamp arm.

5. Insert the pivot pin through the pivot arm on the wire

trim unit and clamp arm of the cleaning station. Refer

to Figure 4.

PIVOT PIN

PIVOT ARM

CLAMP ARM

6. Hold the pivot pin in position so that the retaining clip

that was removed in Step 3 can be reconnected. Refer

to Figure 5.

Figure 4: Alignment of Pivot Pin, Pivot Arm and Clamp Arm

PIVOT PIN

GROOVE FOR

RETAINING

RING

7. Position the robot arm with the conductor tube

assembly directly above the wire trim unit. When

positioned correctly, the wire will be positioned

between the wire guide of the wire trim unit. Refer to

Figure 6.

Figure 5: Pivot Pin in Place

Figure 6: Conductor Tube/Wire and Wire Trim Unit

CONDUCTOR

TUBE NOZZLE/

WIRE

WIRE GUIDE

8. Lower the robot arm and conductor tube assembly to

a height that will expose the correct amount of welding

wire after cutting occurs — the welding wire should

extend past the cutting blade on the wire trim unit. Refer

to Figure 7.

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CONDUCTOR

TUBE

NOZZLE/

WIRE

CUTTING BLADE

Figure 7: Conductor Tube/Wire and Blade

NOTE

The cutting blade can be rotated to extend the

life of the cutting blade. To rotate the cutting

blade, the following steps must be followed:

A. Remove the ¼”-20 shoulder screw located on

the under side of the mounting block of the

QWT-3 unit. Refer to Figure 8.

B. Loosen the 10-32 socket head cap screw on top

of the QWT-3 unit until the wire guide can be

removed. Refer to Figure 9.

10-32 SOCKET HEAD

CAP SCREW

WIRE GUIDE

Figure 9: Location of the 10-32 Socket Head Cap Screw

C. Rotate the cutting blade 180º so that the new

cutting edge is facing away from the QRC™-

2000 cleaning station. Be sure to position the

¼” (6,35mm) diameter hole over the dowel pin

located on the pivot arm. Refer to Figure 10.

Figure 10: Dowel Pin Alignment

DOWEL PIN

BLADE

WIRE

GUIDE

DOWEL

PIVOT

ARM

D. Place the wire guide back into position and

thread the ¼”-20 shoulder screw back into the

mounting block and secure.

E. Tighten the 10-32 socket head cap screw wrench

tight.

9. Activate the cleaning station such that the clamping

arm moves to the clamped position and then returns

to the unclamped position.

10. Move the robot arm away from the wire trim unit/

cleaning station.

11. Begin the welding process.

SHOULDER

SCREW

SHOULDER

SCREW

Figure 8: Shoulder Screw

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

PART NO.: QWT-3-BS

STOCK # 3500-1322

PART NO.: QWT-3-D

STOCK # 3500-1323

PART NO.: QWT-3-RC

STOCK # 3500-1328

SECTION 4:

REPLACEMENT PARTS

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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

such defects by suitable repair or replacement, at THERMADYNE’s sole option, of any components or parts of the

product determined by THERMADYNE to be defective.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

THERMADYNE shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential

damages, such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of purchased or replacement goods, or claims of customers of

distributor (hereinafter the “Purchaser”) for service interruption. The remedies of the Purchaser set forth herein are

exclusive and the liability of THERMADYNE with respect to any contract, or anything done in connection therewith such

as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of any goods covered by or

furnished by THERMADYNE whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise,

shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based.

THIS WARRANTY BECOMES INVALID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED WHICH MAY IMPAIR

THE SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY THERMADYNE PRODUCT.

THIS WARRANTY IS INVALID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.

This warranty is effective for the time stated in the Warranty Schedule beginning on the date that the authorized

distributor delivers the products to the Purchaser.

Warranty repairs or replacement claims under this limited warranty must be submitted by an authorized THERMADYNE

repair facility within thirty (30) days of the repair. No transportation costs of any kind will be paid under this warranty.

Transportation charges to send products to an authorized warranty repair facility shall be the responsibility of the

Purchaser. All returned goods shall be at the Purchaser’s risk and expense. This warranty supersedes all previous

THERMADYNE warranties.

WARRANTY SCHEDULE

The warranty is effective below for the time stated in the Warranty Schedule beginning on the date that the authorized

distributor delivers the products to the purchaser. THERMADYNE

reserves the right to request documented evidence of date

of purchase.

Engine Driven Welders Parts / Labor

Scout

, Raider

, Explorer™

Original Main Power Stators and Inductors 3 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 1 year / 1 year

Engines and Associated Components are NOT Warranted by Thermal Arc

, Although Most are Warranted by the Engine Manufacturer. SEE THE ENGINE

MANUFACTURERS’ WARRANTY FOR DETAILS.

See the Engine Manufacturers’ Warranty

for Details

GMAW/FCAW (MIG) Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

Fabricator

131, 181, 190, 210, 251, 281; Fabstar

4030; PowerMaster

350, 350P, 500, 500P; Excel-Arc

6045; Wire Feeders: Ultrafeed

, Porta-feed

Original Main Power Transformer and Inductor 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Electric Motors 1 year / 1 year

GTAW (TIG) & Multi-process Inverter Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

160TS, 300TS, 400TS, 185AC/DC, 200AC/DC, 300AC/DC, 400GTSW, 400MST, 300MST, 400MSTP

Original Main Power Magnetics 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Electric Motors 1 year / 1 year

Plasma Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

Ultima

150

Original Main Power Magnetics 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 3 years / 3 years

Welding Console, Weld Controller, Weld Timer 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Electric Motors, Coolant Recirculators 1 year / 1 year

SMAW (Stick) Welding Equipment Parts / Labor

Dragster™ 85

Original Main Power Magnetics 1 year / 1 year

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards 1 year / 1 year

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 1 year / 1 year

160S, 300S, 400S

Original Main Power Magnetics 5 years / 3 years

Original Main Power Rectiﬁers, Control P.C. Boards 3 years / 3 years

All Other Original Circuits and Components Including, but not Limited to, Relays, Switches, Contactors, Solenoids, Fans, Power Switch Semi-Conductors 1 year / 1 year

General Arc Equipment Parts / Labor

Water Recirculators 1 year / 1 year

Plasma Welding Torches 180 days / 180 days

Gas Regulators (Supplied with Power Sources) 180 days / NA

MIG and TIG Torches (Supplied with Power Sources) 90 days / NA

Replacement Repair Parts 90 days / NA

MIG, TIG and Plasma Welding Torch Consumable Items NA / NA

Gas Welding and Cutting Equipment Parts / Labor

Victor

Professional 5 years / NA

Oxygen Conservers 2 years / NA

Aluminum Cylinders Lifetime / NA

Cutting Machine Motors 1 year / NA

HP&I Brass Regulators/Manifolds 2 years / NA

HP&I Stainless Regulators/Manifolds 1 year / NA

HP&I Corrosive Gas Regulators/Manifolds 90 days / NA

TurboTorch

3 years / NA

CutSkill

2 years / NA

Steel Cylinders 1 year / NA

Victor Medical 6 years / NA

Victor VSP 2 years / NA

Firepower

MIG Welders 5-2-1 years / NA

Transformers 5 years / NA

Parts Used in Rental Applications

1 year from date sold by seller to authorized

distributor

MIG Torches and Arc Accessories Parts / Labor

Arcair

N6000 90 days / NA

Eliminator

Spool and Pull Guns 90 days / NA

Robotic Deﬂection Mounts 90 days / NA

QRM-100 Anti-Spatter Applicator 90 days / NA

TC and TCV Water Coolers 1 year / NA

TSC-96 Smoke Collector 1 year / NA

ESG-1, EPG-CR1, EPG-CR2 Control Boxes for Eliminator Spool & Pull Guns 1 year / NA

QRC-2000 Nozzle Cleaning Stations 1 year / 1 year

QRC-3000 UltraSonic Cleaning Stations 2 years / 2 years

All other products 30 days from date purchaser purchases from seller. 30 days / NA

Plasma Cutting Systems Parts / Labor

Automated Plasma 2 years / 1 year

CutMaster™ 3 years / 3 years

PakMaster

XL PLUS 3 years / 1 year

Drag-Gun

1 year / 1 year

Drag-Gun Plus 2 years / 1 year

Torches 1 year / 1 year

Consoles, Control Equipment, Heat Exchangers and Accessory Equipment 1 year / 1 year

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U.S. Customer Care

Ph: (1) 800-426-1888

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Miami, FL USA

Sales Office, Latin America

Ph: (1) 954-727-8371

Fax: (1) 954-727-8376

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Canada Customer Care

Ph: (1) 905-827-4515

Fax: (1) 800-588-1714

International Customer Care

Ph: (1) 905-827-9777

Fax: (1) 905-827-9797

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Guide D’installation

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QWT-3

Révision: A Date d’émission: 12 novembre 2008 No de Forma: SM-QWT-3

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Dispositif de Coupe Rapide de Fil

Guide d’installation et d’utilisation

Numéro du Manuel d’Instructions pour SM-QWT-3

Publié par:

Tweco

Products Inc.

2800 Airport Road

Denton, TX 76208

(940) 566-2000

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Thermadyne Industries Inc.

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AVERTISSEMENT

LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ TOUT LE MANUEL ET LES PRATIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ DE L’UTILISATEUR AVANT

L’INSTALLATION, LE FONCTIONNEMENT OU L’ENTRETIEN DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT. MÊME SI LES INFORMATIONS

CONTENUES DANS CE MANUEL REPRÉSENTENT LE MEILLEUR JUGEMENT DU FABRICANT, CELUI-CI N’ASSUME

AUCUNE RESPONSABILITÉ POUR SON USAGE.

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET MISES EN GARDE .............................F1-1

1.01 Accidents de Soudage ............................................................................. F1-1

1.02 Principales Normes de Sécurité ..............................................................F1-3

1.03 Sécurité et Santé .....................................................................................F1-3

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ET DESCRIPTION ..................................................F2-4

2.01 Comment Utiliser ce Manuel ...................................................................F2-4

2.02 Réception de L’équipement .....................................................................F2-4

2.03 Introduction ............................................................................................F2-4

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION ET OPÉRATION ......................................................

F3-5

SECTION 4: PIÈCES DE RECHANGE ................................................................

F4-7

GARANTIE .............................................................................................F5-8

TABLEAU DES GARANTIES ..........................................................................F5-9

GARANTIE LIMITÉE ................................................................................ F5-10

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INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET MISES EN GARDE

1.01 Accidents de Soudage

4. Eloignez les bouteilles d’oxygène, les chaînes,les

câbles métalliques, les engins de levage, les treuils

et les élévateurs de toute partie du circuit électrique.

5. Toutes les connexions de terre doivent être vériﬁées

périodiquement pour déterminer si elles sont

mécaniquement résistantes et électriquement

appropriées au courant demandé.

6. En cas de soudage ou découpage en courant alternatif

dans des conditions d’humidité ou de chaleur avec

facteur de transpiration, l’utilisation de contrôles

automatiques ﬁables pour réduire la tension à vide est

recommandée pour diminuer les risques de choc.

7. Lorsque le procédé de soudage ou découpage exige

des valeurs de tension en circuit ouvert dans des

machines à courant alternatif plus élevé que 80

volts, et des machines à courant continu plus élevé

que 100 volts, des mesures doivent être prises pour

empêcher un contact accidentel entre l’opérateur et la

tension élevée par une isolation adéquate ou d’autres

moyens.

8. Lorsque le soudage doit être interrompu pendant une

certaine période, comme lors d’un repas ou d’une nuit,

toutes les électrodes doivent être enlevées de la torche

et celle-ci doit être rangée avec soin pour éviter un

contact accidentel.

9. La torche doit être déconnectée de la source d’énergie

en cas de non utilisation.

10.

Ne plongez jamais les pistolets Mig, les supports

d’électrodes, les torches TIG, les torches à plasma

ou les électrodes dans l’eau.

SECTION 1:

INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ ET MISES EN GARDE

AVERTISSEMENT

DES BLESSURES GRAVES OU MORTELLES PEUVENT RÉSULTER D’UNE INSTALLATION, D’UN USAGE ET D’UN ENTRETIEN

INCORRECTS DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT DE SOUDAGE ET DÉCOUPAGE. UNE MAUVAISE UTILISATION DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT ET

D’AUTRES PRATIQUES RISQUÉES PEUVENT ÊTRE DANGEREUSES. L’OPÉRATEUR, LE SUPERVISEUR ET L’AIDE DOIVENT LIRE

ET COMPRENDRE LES PRÉCAUTIONS ET INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ SUIVANTES AVANT L’INSTALLATION OU L’UTILISATION

DE TOUT ÉQUIPEMENT DE SOUDAGE OU DÉCOUPAGE.

LE PROCÉDÉ DE DÉCOUPAGE ET SOUDAGE EST EMPLOYÉ DANS DE NOMBREUX ENVIRONNEMENTS POTENTIELLEMENT

DANGEREUX COMME LES HAUTEURS, LES ZONES À VENTILATION LIMITÉE, LES PIÈCES ÉTROITES, AUTOUR DE L’EAU,

DANS DES MILIEUX HOSTILES, ETC., ET IL EST IMPORTANT QUE LES OPÉRATEURS SOIENT CONSCIENTS DES DANGERS

LORS DU TRAVAIL DANS CES TYPES DE CONDITIONS. ASSUREZ-VOUS QUE L’(LES) OPÉRATEUR(S) SONT FORMÉS AUX

PRATIQUES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR LES ENVIRONNEMENTS DANS LESQUELS ILS SONT SUPPOSÉS TRAVAILLER ET SOUS

SUPERVISION COMPÉTENTE.

IL EST ESSENTIEL QUE L’OPÉRATEUR, LE SUPERVISEUR OU TOUT LE PERSONNEL DANS LA ZONE DE TRAVAIL SOIENT

CONSCIENTS DES DANGERS DU PROCÉDÉ DE SOUDAGE ET DÉCOUPAGE. UNE FORMATION ET UNE SUPERVISION ADAPTÉES

SONT IMPORTANTES POUR UN LIEU DE TRAVAIL SÛR. GARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR UNE UTILISATION FUTURE.

DES INFORMATIONS SUPPLÉMENTAIRES DE SÉCURITÉ ET DE FONCTIONNEMENT SONT MENTIONNÉES DANS CHAQUE

PARTIE.

1. Ne touchez pas les pièces électriques sous tension.

Ne touchez pas en même temps une électrode avec

la peau nue et la masse.

3. Gardez toujours les gants de soudage au sec et en

bon état.

REMARQUE

Les vêtements de protection aluminisés peuvent

devenir une partie du circuit électrique.

AVERTISSEMENT

UN CHOC ELECTRIQUE PEUT PROVOQUER DES

BLESSURES OU PEUT ÊTRE MORTELLE

L’INSTALLATION ET L’ENTRETIEN DE

L’ÉQUIPEMENT DOIVENT ÊTRE CONFORMES

AU CODE ELECTRIQUE NATIONAL (NFPA 70)

ET AUX CODES LOCAUX. N’EFFECTUEZ PAS

D’ENTRETIEN OU DE RÉPARATION LORSQUE

L’ÉQUIPEMENT EST EN MARCHE. N’OPÉREZ

PAS L’ÉQUIPEMENT SANS ISOLATEURS OU

CACHES DE PROTECTION. L’ENTRETIEN OU LA

RÉPARATION DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT DOIVENT ÊTRE

EFFECTUÉS UNIQUEMENT PAR UN TECHNICIEN

QUALIFIÉ, OU PAR DU PERSONNEL FORMÉ.

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20. La peau devrait aussi être protégée des rayons de l’arc,

de la chaleur et du métal fondu. Portez toujours des

gants et des vêtements de protection qui empêchent

l’exposition de votre peau. Toutes les poches devraient

être fermées et les manchettes cousues. Des tabliers,

manches, guêtres en cuir, etc. devraient être portés

pour le soudage et découpage ou pour les opérations

lourdes utilisant de grandes électrodes. Les chaussures

de sécurité fournissent une protection sufﬁsante contre

les brûlures aux pieds. Pour plus de protection portez

des guêtres en cuir.

21. Les préparations à cheveux inflammables ne

devraient pas être utilisées lors du soudage ou

découpage. Portez des bouchons d’oreilles pour

protégez vos oreilles des étincelles.

22. Lorsque la zone de travail le permet, l’opérateur devrait

être enfermé dans une cabine individuelle recouverte

d’un revêtement à faible réﬂectivité comme l’oxyde de

zinc. Ceci est un facteur important pour absorber les

rayons ultraviolets, et un noir de lampe. L’opérateur

devrait être enfermé avec des écrans non combustibles

revêtus de manière similaire.

AVERTISSEMENT

LE RAYONNEMENT DE L’ARC, LES SCORIES ET

LES ETINCELLES CHAUDES PEUVENT BLESSER

LES YEUX ET BRULER LA PEAU.

11. Eloignez la fumée, les émanations et les gaz de la

zone de respiration.

12. Les émanations du procédé de soudage ou découpage

sont de divers types et forces, selon le genre de métal

de base travaillé. Pour votre sécurité, ne respirez pas

ces émanations.

13. La ventilation doit être suffisante pour enlever

la fumée, les émanations et les gaz pendant le

fonctionnement pour protéger les opérateurs et le

personnel présents dans le secteur.

14. Les vapeurs de solvants chlorés peuvent former le

gaz toxique « Phosgène » en cas d’exposition au

rayonnement ultraviolet d’un arc électrique. Tous les

solvants, décapants et sources potentielles de ces

vapeurs doivent être enlevés de la zone de travail.

15. Les émanations produites lors du soudage ou

découpage, surtout à des endroits conﬁnés, peuvent

causer une gêne et un malaise physique en cas

d’inhalation pendant une période prolongée.

16. Fournissez sufﬁsamment de ventilation dans la zone

de soudage ou découpage. Servez-vous d’appareils

respiratoires à arrivée d’air si la ventilation n’est pas

sufﬁsante pour enlever toutes les émanations et gaz.

Ne ventilez jamais avec de l’oxygène. L’oxygène

entretient et accélère vigoureusement le feu.

17 Les procédés de soudage et découpage produisent

une chaleur localisée extrême et de forts rayons

ultraviolets.

18 N’essayez jamais de souder ou couper sans casque de

soudage équipé de verres adéquats. Veillez à ce que

les verres soient conformes aux normes fédérales.

Des verres à ﬁltre de numéro 12 à 14 fournissent la

meilleure protection contre le rayonnement de l’arc.

En cas d’endroit conﬁné évitez que les réﬂexions du

rayonnement de l’arc pénètrent autour du casque.

AVERTISSEMENT

LES ETINCELLES DE SOUDURE PEUVENT CAUSER

DES INCENDIES ET DES EXPLOSIONS.

AVERTISSEMENT

LA FUMÉE, LES ÉMANATIONS ET LES GAZ

PEUVENT ÊTRE DANGEREUX POUR VOTRE

SANTÉ

19. Veillez à ce que tout le personnel dans la zone de

travail soit protégé du rayonnement de l’arc et des

étincelles. Des rideaux de protection approuvés et

des lunettes de protection appropriées devraient

être utilisés pour fournir une protection au personnel

se trouvant aux abords et aux opérateurs des

équipements voisins.

23. Les causes d’incendie et d’explosion sont: les combustibles

atteints par l’arc, flammes, étincelles volantes, scories

chaudes ou matériaux chauffés. Retirez les combustibles de

la zone de travail et/ou etablissez une surveillance du feu.

24.

Evitez les vêtements huileux ou graisseux car les étincelles

peuvent y mettre le feu. Ayez un extincteur à proximité et sachez

comment l’utiliser.

25.

Soyez attentif au danger de conduction ou rayonnement, par

exemple si le soudage ou découpage doit être fait contre un

mur, une cloison, un toit en métal, un plafond ou un toit, des

précautions doivent être prises pour éviter la mise à feu des

combustibles de l’autre côté.

26. Ne soudez ni

ne coupez pas des conteneurs ayant contenu

des combustibles. Tous les espaces creux, cavités et

conteneurs devraient être aérés avant le soudage ou

découpage pour permettre l’évasion de l’air ou des gaz.

Une purge avec du gaz inerte est recommandée.

27.

N’utilisez jamais d’oxygène dans une torche de

soudage. N’utilisez que des gaz inertes ou des mélanges

de gaz inertes conformément aux exigences du procédé.

L’utilisation de gaz combustibles comprimés peut causer

des explosions pouvant provoque blessures personnelles

ou être fatales. L’utilisation de l’arc contre toute bouteille

de gaz comprimé peut endommager la bouteille ou

causer une explosion.

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