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FOREWORD

The AGM Model PA-15 is the most up to date welding system in the pin and stud
welding industry.

This welding system has been carefully constructed from the finest and most reliable
parts available, with all components being rigidly inspected and tested to assure long and
trouble free performance.

This Initial Contact Capacitor Discharge (CD) welding system requires no flux, inert gas
or arc shields to weld pins or studs.

The PA-15 welding system incorporates features that make it inexpensive to operate and
maintain. It will give excellent service over a long period of time with just ordinary care
and maintenance.

This manual provides adequate information for the operation and maintenance of the
system. If you are in need of additional application information or service, contact your
AGM representative or the factory direct.

LIMITED WARRANTY

No Warranty, including warranty of merchantability, express or implied, is made in
connection with the sale of this machine, except that AGM Industries will repair or
replace defective parts which may develop under normal and proper use of the machine
during a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery, provided that the warranty
shall not be valid if the machine has been subjected to misuse or abuse or has not been
installed, adjusted, maintained, operated, or used in accordance with instructions
furnished by AGM Industries, or if pins or studs other than those manufactured by AGM
Industries, even though purchased from sources approved by AGM Industries, are used
with it. Notice of any claim hereunder shall be given by the purchaser to AGM Industries
in writing within five (5) days after the defect shall have been discovered. AGM shall
have no liability for any labor or material charge or shipping cost not expressly
authorized by them in writing; and in this event, their liability shall be limited as in these
conditions set forth.

Summary of Contents for PA-15

Page 1: ...PA 15 AGM Industries Inc 16 Jonathan Drive Brockton MA 02301 TEL 800 225 9990 508 587 3900 FAX 800 342 5246 www agmind com Read equipment manufacturer s manual before using this product Failure to do...

Page 2: ...ld in the rain 5 DO NOT look directly at the weld as it is taking place as this may cause eye injury 6 DO NOT touch the weld pin immediately after the weld has been made as the pin can become very hot...

Page 3: ...Gun Set up Sheets Welding Steel Pins 20 Welding Aluminum CD Pins 21 Welding Pins Over 7 Long 22 Welding Flanged Steel Stainless Studs up to 20 Dia 23 Welding to Curved Surfaces 24 Typical Template 25...

Page 4: ...ARRANTY No Warranty including warranty of merchantability express or implied is made in connection with the sale of this machine except that AGM Industries will repair or replace defective parts which...

Page 5: ...g process It also has a circuit to automatically discharge the weld capacitors through a resistor when the AC line switch is placed in the OFF position or the cover is removed The weld gun has a conto...

Page 6: ...H Dim 8 1 2 L x 2 D Weight 51 lbs Feed Manual Capacitance 152 000 fd Accuracy 005 on Center Accessories Input 95 130 VAC 60Hz 20 Amp Gun Lead Extension 24 Ft Weld Voltage 100 220 VDC Ground Cable 26...

Page 7: ...roper ground polarity 1 Insert the ground lead plug into the proper weld receptacle Rotate until tight Attach the ground clamp to clean portion of the work piece Remove paint rust etc as necessary 2 I...

Page 8: ...ested that periodic inspection of the welds be made to ensure weld strength and proper system operation INSPECTION OF WELDS 1 VISUAL A good quality weld will have a minimal but even amount of splatter...

Page 9: ...ortant that the collet protector be used whenever recommended Protectors are not required when using stops except when welding Powerbase pins STOP This is required when welding non flanged studs or wh...

Page 10: ...sary when welding very long CD pins and studs It is used in conjunction with a stop and spark shield to stabilize the pin or stud SPARK SHIELD This protects the collet collet adapter assembly etc from...

Page 11: ...ked frequently for tightness D Slide the collet protector over the collet adapter assembly making sure that it seats properly Tighten the set screws securely COLLET REMOVAL A Remove the collet protect...

Page 12: ...and tighten the collet holding set screws as previously described D Do Not use a collet protector INSTALLING TYPE 250C G STOP A Remove end cap and stop nut from rear of weld gun B Insert stop inside g...

Page 13: ...3 1 2 3500 3 750 3 7 8 3875 3 375 4 4000 3 250 4 1 2 4500 2 750 4 7 8 4875 2 375 5 5000 2 250 5 1 2 5500 1 750 5 7 8 5875 1 375 6 6000 1 250 6 1 2 6500 0 750 7 7000 0 250 437G TYPE STOP STUD LENGTH C...

Page 14: ...ary B Insert the collet adapter assembly into the shaft assembly turning the adapter as it is pushed down This will ensure that it is seated securely REMOVAL OF COLLET ADAPTER ASSEMBLY A Slide the rub...

Page 15: ...ft C Unscrew the spring retainer and remove the washer from the housing D Remove the spring from the shaft E Slide the desired spring over the shaft F Replace the washer onto the end of the gun housin...

Page 16: ...tem 1 from the gun housing H Unscrew the stop nut item 15 from the end of the shaft I Unscrew the knurled spring retainer item 17 from the gun housing J Remove the washer item 3 K Remove the spring it...

Page 17: ...17 ILLUSTRATION 1 Not Shown 2615 M ADAPTER ASSEMBLY INCLUDES ITEMS 25 13 14 24...

Page 18: ...traight line motion from welded pin or stud Make sure all control and weld cable connections are kept tight and clean Make sure voltage setting and ground polarity is correct for the application When...

Page 19: ...d freedom of the up and down motion The cables and plugs should also be checked for any obvious damage and repaired as required 2 Avoid dragging the welder by the cables as this will almost certainly...

Page 20: ...les should be connected for Standard Polarity Ground to receptacle labeled Ground For welding pins over 7 in length see page 22 WELDER SET UP STEEL STAINLESS WELD PIN Collet Protector Base Material Gr...

Page 21: ...gs This ring insures proper alignment of the gun when welding to curved or narrow surfaces NOTE For welding pins over 7 in length see page 22 The gun is now ready for welding QTY 1 Adapter Ring 1358 M...

Page 22: ...foot piece by loosening the two set screws 10 and sliding the assembly as required The pin should extend beyond the spark shield approximately 1 4 as shown Tighten the set screws securely G Check for...

Page 23: ...TEEL STAINLESS FLANGED STUDS Collet Protector Base Material Ground Polarity Approximate Welding Voltage 4 40 M2 8 437 110 437 P 110 Un plated Steel STANDARD 100 6 32 M3 437 136 437 P 136 Un plated Ste...

Page 24: ...nstall the 1628 M leg support ring 2 over the three 1151 M legs 1 The metal inserts should face down toward the legs This ring ensures proper alignment of the stud or pin to the work C If a leg suppor...

Page 25: ...these holes To ensure that the welded stud is perpendicular to the work surface a third leg shortened by an amount equal to the template thickness may be used in the weld gun This leg is held in cont...

Page 26: ...set screws are tightened securely C Install two 1151 M legs 3 180 degrees apart in the faceplate of the weld gun D Install the third leg which has been shortened by the thickness of the template mater...

Page 27: ...spark shield into the foot piece and tighten set screws E Insert stud through spark shield and into the collet until it rests against the stop F Check for freedom of movement between the spark shield...

Page 28: ...uds must use the 2506 M 200 spring To weld aluminum studs on to small pieces use of special grounding techniques may have to be used Please consult the factory 3 8 Studs must be non flanged 1 Stop Req...

Page 29: ...ter when ordering stops See Chart on page 13 WELDER SET UP Welding Voltage STUD SIZE Stud Material Collet Ground Polarity Flanged Non Flanged 6 32 Aluminum 437 136 STANDARD 110 110 8 32 Aluminum 437 1...

Page 30: ...o the foot piece 8 and tighten the set screws 4 E Insert the stud through the spark shield protector and into the collet until stud rests against the stop F Check for freedom of movement between the s...

Page 31: ...42mm 437 PM 437 MC M Galvanized And un plated Steel 22 ga 033 And heavier STANDARD 210 Note 1 Cables 1279 E and 1142 E standard 6 weld cables Consult factory for use of additional lengths WELDING PRO...

Page 32: ...n This interferes with the weld hence the pre drilling After the pins are welded in place cement is normally grouted around the head of the pin Foiled Faced Insulation Vapor Barrier When applying foil...

Page 33: ...e magnet 4 Place the new parts of the Repair Kit into the magnet 5 Screw the 437 PM 3 Collet Stem onto the cap screw A new collet stem should be used only if needed Note that this part is not included...

Page 34: ...e face plate F Insert the proper spark shield 5 into the foot piece and tighten set screws Install with the flat surface facing away from the gun as shown on next page G Insert the pin through the spa...

Page 35: ...ng surface Push the gun down until the shaft is fully depressed Then while holding the gun firmly and perpendicular to the weld surface actuate the weld cycle If the cycle does not initiate the gun sh...

Page 36: ...36 WIRING DIAGRAM PA 15...

Page 37: ...nsor CB2 3081 E Circuit Breaker 20 Amp C2 2267 E Capacitor DR 3074 E Relay Discharge GB 2117 E Switch Gun Trigger L1 2295 E Light Weld Ready L2 2420 E Light Power PC1 2487 E J1 Printed Circuit Board R...

Page 38: ...38 Illustration No 2...

Page 39: ...39 Illustration No 3...

Page 40: ...40 Illustration No 4...

Page 41: ...et Up Chart 3101 E 1 Snubber Capacitor Replacement 2401 E 1 Switch Cover Interlock 2416 E 1 Clamp SCR 2420 E 1 Light Power 2425 E 1 Heat Sink SCR 2475 E 1 AC Line Switch CB1 2487 E J1 1 Printed Circui...

Page 42: ...2 NOTES Welder Serial Number ________________ Gun Serial Number ________________ AGM Industries Inc 16 Jonathan Drive Brockton MA 02301 Telephone 1 800 225 9990 FAX 1 800 342 5246 www agmfasteners com...

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