INSTRUCTIONS for
F-9886-R
September, 1997
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You can get extra copies through your supplier.
COLLET BODIES:
Sizes to match collets; two styles,
standard and gas lens, in each size. Large diameter gas
lens available for 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-in. electrodes. See
Table 2.
CUPS:
For use with standard collet bodies: standard
ceramic in all sizes long ceramic in sizes 4 through 7.
High impact ceramic, either plain or sleeved. For use
with gas lens collet bodies: standard ceramic or high-
impact ceramic. See Table 3.
TORCH DIMENSIONS:
Length, approx............................. 10-1/2-in. (267 mm)
Handle diameter ............................ 1-1/16-in. (27 mm)
Height of torch head
with short cap .......................... 3-3/16-in. (81 mm)
with long cap ......................... 7-1/16-in. (189 mm)
HW-18 with 60° hard body, 12-1/2-ft. cable and hose ................... Part No. 948361
HW-18 with 60° hard body, 25-ft. cable and hose ......................... Part No. 948362
HW-18R with 60° rubber body, 12-1/2-ft. cable and hose .......... Part No. 948361R
HW-18R with 60° rubber body, 25-ft. cable and hose ................ Part No. 948362R
These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of
operation and safe practices for arc equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, Precautions and Safe
Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting and Gouging, Form 52-529. Do not permit untrained persons to install,
operate, or maintain this equipment. Do not attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have
read and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact
your supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions on pages 3 and 4 before
installing or operating this equipment.
RATING:
With standard collet bodies: 300 amps. (ACHF
or DCSP) continuous duty. Using HW-18 (with 12-1/2-
ft., 3.8 m, cable) with gas lens collet bodies: 375 amps.
(ACHF or DCSP) continuous duty.
COOLING:
Closed-loop water cooling system, no joints
within torch body to leak.
ELECTRODES:
Uses .020-in. through 5/32-in. diameter
electrodes, 3-in., or 7-in. long. Standard torch cap is de-
signed for 7-in. electrodes. Short cap for 3-in. electrodes
is available as option. See Table 1 for electrode diam-
eter vs. current recommendations.
COLLETS:
Available for six electrode sizes. See Table
2.
HW-18 & HW-18R
TIG WELDING TORCHES