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place.  Push lever down and listen for distinct click-
ing noise of switch (energized position).  Lever should
return upward on its own spring power and another
click will be heard (deenergized position).  If the two
clicking noises are heard, the lever switch assembly
is correctly assembled.

Reassemble or replace insulating strip (996340)
which fits into a recess on the I.D. of the body and
over the switch

6.

To reassemble lever switch assembly to torch:

Place the two halves of the torch switch body around
the torch handle and tighten the two No. 8-32 screws.

1.

Locate lever switch assembly at any desired posi-
tion and tighten down the two No. 8-32 x 1/4-in. pan
head screws.

2.

cord of the lever switch assembly in place.  Opera-
tor may wish to use 3 or 4 wraps of polyethylene
tape (9025-0033) for added support.
If plastic tape wrappings were cut, wrap 3 or 4 turns
of plastic tape around all service lines spaced ap-
proximately 4-ft. apart.

4.

If removed, place rubber band, that was hanging
loosely over the service line back over the rear of
the torch handle as illustrated in Fig. 3 to hold the

3.

Summary of Contents for ST-16

Page 1: ...act tips long or short Each contact tube is threadless and is retained by a collet nut supplied with the torch All service lines are internally connected to the torch body and exit from the rear of the torch handle for easy torch maneuverability For weld start stop control the torch is provided with a positive action universal lever switch which can be positioned at any point on the torch handle p...

Page 2: ...ontami nated should be replaced immediately Should such repair or replacement become necessary the manu facturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to the Authorized Distributor from whom purchased This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer The user of this equipment shall have the sole resp...

Page 3: ...e are no substances on the workpiece which might produce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hot work on closed containers They may explode 4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use such as a garden hose water pail sand bucket or por table fire extinguisher Be sure you are trained in its use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 11 95 5 Do not use equipment beyond its ratings For example overloaded w...

Page 4: ...ver strike an arc on a cylinder 5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P 1 Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders which is available from Compressed Gas As sociation 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington VA 22202 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Faulty or improperly maintained equipment can cause injury or death Therefore 1 Always have qualified personnel perform the inst...

Page 5: ...hrough the collet nut 632811 supplied with the torch Tighten the collet nut firmly and hold the contact tube in place 7 If using a contact tip the collet nut is not needed Remove and discard the collet nut Slip the contact tip over the wire and screw it into the torch If required place a spatter liner 633603 in the proper size nozzle and install into front end of torch 8 Table 2 ST 16 Wire Feed Ac...

Page 6: ...LET GUIDE WIRE OUTLET GUIDE SLEEVE GUIDE INSERT HARD and CORED SOFT PLASTIC JUMPER LINER For all soft wire COLLET NUT 632811 SPRING JUMPER LINER For all hard and cored wire SPATTER LINER CONTACT TUBE OR TIP JUMPER LINER SELF LINED CONDUIT CONDUIT Discard collet nut if using threaded contact tip ...

Page 7: ...e desired flow rate For proper operation a minimun flow of 40 gpm of cooling water at 60 deg F or less must be maintained if the torch is to perform at rated capacity A torch inlet water pressure of 25 psi minimum will provide adequate flow Check these water flow re quirements before starting The wire feed conduit should be kept as straight as possible and without sharp bends to assure smoother wi...

Page 8: ...he locking nut 598787 1 Holding nozzle body 598885 loosen locking nut at least one turn 2 Remove centering bushing as described above 3 E TORCH GAS SHIELDING Refer to Figs 2 3 Excellent gas coverage is assured by laminar gas flow techniques and efficient cooling Any water leakage into the gas stream area however slight will disturb gas coverage and weld quality If gas coverage falls below the desi...

Page 9: ...ATER OUT SWITCHCORD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4 7 8 14 L H 5 8 18 POWER CABLE ASSEM 598928 12 FT SHIELGING GAS HOSE ASSEM 46V63 12 FT WATER HOSE ASSEM 46V25 12 FT 5 8 18 L H LEVER SWITCH CORD ASSEM 996356 See Fig 4 SCREW 10 32 X 3 16 6133 0907 A A GASKET 633884 INSULATOR SLEEVE 633880 LOCKING NUT 598787 HOSE CLAMP 950626 HANDLE 598738 RUBBER BAND 595958 Conduit Connection Fitting SCREW 10 32 X 3 16 6133...

Page 10: ...the normally open terminal NO and the white lead to the common terminal C 4 If cord removal is necessary or if cord and switch assembly is being replaced use 5 64 in hex socket wrench and loosen set screw 6133 0876 The brass strain relief 61N67 may be wedged in the body If wedged hit the strain relief through the slotted open ing of the body with a screwdriver This should free the strain relief an...

Page 11: ... torch Place the two halves of the torch switch body around the torch handle and tighten the two No 8 32 screws 1 Locate lever switch assembly at any desired posi tion and tighten down the two No 8 32 x 1 4 in pan head screws 2 cord of the lever switch assembly in place Opera tor may wish to use 3 or 4 wraps of polyethylene tape 9025 0033 for added support If plastic tape wrappings were cut wrap 3...

Page 12: ...ranty Returns Authorized Repair Stations C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone 800 ESAB 123 Fax 843 664 4452 Part Numbers Technical Applications Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST Performance Features Technical Specifications Equipment Recommendations D LITERATURE REQUESTS Telephone 843 664 5501 Fax 843 664 5548 Hours 7 30 AM to 4 00 PM EST E WELDING EQUIPMENT REPAIRS Telephone 843 664 4469 Fax 843 664 5557 Rep...

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