GULLCO Pipe Kat PK-500-LG Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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AUTOMATIC CYCLE OPERATION
Preparation for an Automatic Weld Cycle:
1. Mount the Pipe Band (track) on the pipe as described on page 7.
2. Mount the carriage to the Pipe Band (track) as described on page 8.
3. Connect the umbilical cable/hose assembly between the PIPE KAT
®
carriage and the
Main Control (see page 9). Also attach the weld power cable from the umbilical
assembly to the weld power source; and the water cooler hoses to the water cooler (not
required if using air cooled welding torch).
4. Attach the shielding gas supply hose to the Shielding Gas Input Connection of the Main
Control Box.
5. Connect the cable from the welding power source interface connection of the Main
Control Box to the remote contactor circuit and if equipped the remote control circuit for
welding voltage control and wire feed speed on the welding power source (see power
source manual for details).
6. Connect the Remote Pendant to its mating connection on the Main Control Box.
7. Connect the optional Water Cooler Power Interface Kit (if applicable).
8. Connect the optional Coolant Flow Switch Kit (if applicable).
9. Once everything is connected, plug the Main Control Box into a suitable power supply
(make sure the voltage and amperage match that on the Main Control Box product
label).
10. Release (reset) all three (3) Emergency Stop Buttons (located on the Main Control Box,
the Remote Pendant and the PIPE KAT
®
carriage).
11. Turn the Main Power On/Off Switch, located on the left side of Main Control Box, to the
On position. The Oscillator and the Main control displays should power-up.
12. If necessary, make any program adjustments to the Oscillator Control as described
started on page 19.
13. If necessary, make any program adjustments to the Carriage Control as described
starting on page 30.
14. Set-up the desired oscillation speed, width and dwell patterns, as described on page 22.
15. Set-up the desired Carriage Weld Speed, and Wire Feed Speed using the carriage
Control, as described on page 30.
16. Use the controls located on the Remote Pendant to run the wire through to the torch and
position the carriage and torch head in the appropriate weld start location.
17. Initially set the Carriage Speed Fine Adjustment and the Wire Feed Speed Fine
Adjustment knobs, located on the Remote Pendant, to zero (12 0’clock position).
18. The Shielding Gas Purge push button ( ), located on the Carriage Control can be used
to purge the gas lines through to the torch if required.