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Section 2

Section 6

System Maintenance

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Recommended Component Service Cycles

Item Part Description

Part Number

Recommended Replacement

(Weld Cycles)

Spark Shield

10784

5,000

Grip Pads Kit

10466

5,000

Magazine Holder Kit

10468

50,000

Grip Finger Kit

11047

100,000

General Service Including

11046

200,000*

Regrease Motor
Inspect
   Linear bearings
   Internal weld cable
   Pos Sensor cal
Replace
   Grip Fingers
   Tang Activation Pads
   Front Motor Bearing

Factory Service Recommended.

User servicing at this level is not

advised.

Motor Service Including

11049

1,000,000*

200,000 service plus:
Replace
   Motor assembly
   Linear bearings
   Internal weld cable

Factory Service Recommended.

User servicing at this level is not

advised.

* Recommended Factory Service

Item Part Description

Part Number

Spares on Hand

Spark Shield

10784

1 or 2

Grip Pads Kit

10466

2 sets

Magazine Holder Kit

10468

Grip Finger Kit

11047

Summary of Contents for QuikLinx 10700

Page 1: ...rom the American Welding Society 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 before installing or operating this equipm...

Page 2: ...Unpacking 1 1 CONTENTS When opening the box please check the contents for the following Item P N QuikLinx Weld Tool 10700 This Manual 10837 ...

Page 3: ...essed or implied or for fitness for a particular purpose The liability shall arise only upon return of the defective goods at Buyer s expense after notice to Image The warranty shall be limited to replacement with like goods or at Image s option to refunding the purchase price or repair Image will not accept receipt of equipment returned unless buyer has previously afforded Image s personnel a rea...

Page 4: ...damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility designated by the manufacturer This symbol appearing throughout this manual means ATTENTION BE ALERT Your safety is involved The following definitions apply to DANGER WARNING CAUTION found throughout this manual DANGER Used to call attention to immediate hazards which if not avoided will result in imme...

Page 5: ...ctical 8 DO NOT use welding current in damp areas if movement is confined or if there is danger of falling 9 Properly install and ground this equipment according to this Owner s Manual and national state and local codes 10 Connect the work cable to the work piece A poor or missing connection can expose you or others to a fatal shock 11 Keep everything dry including clothing work area cables torch ...

Page 6: ...ryllium or cadmium unless positive mechanical ventilation is provided Do not breathe fumes from these materials 9 If your develop momentary eye nose or throat irritation while operating this is an indication that ventilation is not adequate Stop work and take necessary steps to improve ventilation in the work areas Do not continue to operate if physical discomfort persists 10 Refer to ANSI ASC Sta...

Page 7: ... possible interference keep weld cables as short as possible close together and down low such as on the floor 4 Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic equipment 5 Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded according to this manual 6 If interference still occurs the user must take extra measures such as moving the welding machine using shielded cables using li...

Page 8: ... 1 CSA Standard W117 2 Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street New York NY 10036 8002 phone 212 642 4900 website www ansi org 1 ANSI Standard Z87 1 Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection U S Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents P O Box 371954 Pittsburgh PA 15250 phone 312 353 2220 website www osha...

Page 9: ...Safety Precautions Section 1 8 Symbols and Definitions ...

Page 10: ...safe location where the tool does not get dirty dropped wet or other damaging conditions Near the work area to limit welding cable length shorter lengths are preferred In a dry area away from moisture Placed to protect it from grinding dust and other contaminates Environmental Conditions The QuikLinx weld tool recommended environmental conditions Operating Environment Storage Environment Temperatu...

Page 11: ... clockwise until it stops Repeat with the weld cable To remove reverse the steps above CONTROL CABLE 4 Line up the key item 3 on the connector on the end of the gun control cable with the key way item 4 5 Push the connector into the receptacle until the threads of the connector meet the threads of the receptacle 6 Thread the connector clockwise until it stops Finger tight is sufficient DO NOT OVER...

Page 12: ...functions After use these features can degrade The degraded function of these pieces can lead to unsatisfactory performance of the QuikLinx system 5 All the plastic components of the magazine assembly are recyclable They all are stamped with a 5 for standard recycling classification LOADING THE QUIKLINX CLIPS INTO THE WELD TOOL Make sure the tool is completely empty of clips prior to loading a new...

Page 13: ...gazine Discard the ejected red clip advance block into the recycling bin Notice the orientation of the clip carrier as shown in Figure 6 There is no top or bottom orientation Either orientation is correct The clip carrier will snap in place It may need a push with your thumb to snap the clip carrier in place DO NOT FORCE the magazine in place If the magazine will not snap into place see trouble sh...

Page 14: ... 2 Load a clip When a new magazine is installed there is no clip loaded in the grip fingers to be welded The tool must be told to Load a Clip This is done by rapidly pressing the trigger twice in succession Both presses should be completed within second This is also useful if the clip in the fingers gets removed or knocked out of position Whenever the grip fingers are empty and a clip is needed th...

Page 15: ...nd harder to weld materials like HSLA or AR400 Note These are recommended settings Your specific circumstance and application may require different settings Always test and validate your weld before using in a production scenario Refer to the power source manual to set up and adjust the power source Checking Weld Quality The weld quality can best be checked with a torque test Image offers a torque...

Page 16: ...o feed another clip Once the tool has been removed from the welded clip the tool will automatically load another clip without any user interaction Built in Safety Check The QuikLinx Autofeed tool has a built in check to ensure proper weld position If the tool is not pressed all the way down on the work the unit is designed not to weld If you press the trigger and the unit does not weld you may not...

Page 17: ...milar to SCSW but adds shielding gas to prevent porosity Standard Drawn Arc Stud Welding DASW with flux load The stud is loaded into the stud weld tool or weld head chucking mechanism the ferrule also known as an arc shield is placed into the ferrule grip over the end of the stud and the weld tool is properly positioned for welding The trigger is then pressed starting the automatic welding cycle N...

Page 18: ...irements may over ride weld quality and this process may be chosen Gas Arc Short Cycle Stud Welding GASCSW This process combines GASW and SCSW This uses the short cycle process but adds shielding gas to eliminate the effects of porosity By reducing the weld time versus GASW there is better fillet control However weld current require ments are increased and can require a larger power supply The red...

Page 19: ...neral application The other types are subject to air harden ing and they tend to be brittle in the weld area unless annealed after welding The weldable stainless steel grades include American Iron and Steel Institute AISI Types 302 304 305 308 309 310 316 321 347 410 and 430 Types 302 304 and 316 are most commonly used for stud welding Stainless steel studs may be welded to stainless steel or to m...

Page 20: ...ation and appearance Pure argon provides the best looking welds but has the least weld penetration To increase penetration C02 is added to the mix C02 percentages range from 10 to 25 depending on the desired level of penetration Stainless steel will typically use a mix of 82 Argon and 18 C02 Other mixes are used to achieve different results ...

Page 21: ...ged flattened clip may be too wide to fit in the magazine holder or the retention pin may be at an odd angle and interfering with internal components Remove spark shield and inspect for remaining clips You cannot load a new magazine until all clips have been emptied Clips fall out on load After a load sequence the clip is not retained in the weld position Grip Fingers are bent Grip pads worn or mi...

Page 22: ...ar bearings Internal weld cable Pos Sensor cal Replace Grip Fingers Tang Activation Pads Front Motor Bearing Factory Service Recommended User servicing at this level is not advised 6 Motor Service Including 11049 1 000 000 200 000 service plus Replace Motor assembly Linear bearings Internal weld cable Factory Service Recommended User servicing at this level is not advised Recommended Factory Servi...

Page 23: ...ither of the short sides towards the top of the tool The tabs on the spark shield line up with slots in the body Figure 14 WARNING POSITION INDICATOR PULL STRAIGHT OUT Rotate yellow locking collar counter clockwise Until the indicator is by the unlock symbol and You feel the collar click in place ALIGNMENT TAB PUSH STRAIGHT IN SLOT FOR ALIGNMENT TAB Push the spark shield on to the front of the too...

Page 24: ... Once the grip pads are removed inspect the fingers for any damage Clean as necessary 4 Reverse steps to install new grip pads NOTE Weld current passes through these pads It is important that the screws for these pads are tight Changing Magazine Holder Assembly The Magazine Holder is a key component to properly dispensing the QuikLinx Clips As such it has been engineered to be easily replaceable i...

Page 25: ...e nose of the body housing Set the screws and these 3 pieces aside 5 Using a T8 Torx driver remove the two flat head screws holding the Grip Finger Assembly in place Figure 19 Once the screws are removed the grip finger assembly will slide out as shown 6 To reinstall reverse the steps It is important to note the proper order and orientation of the components shown in Figure 18 1 Align holes in Spa...

Page 26: ...Section 2 Section 7 Exploded Diagram 25 Figure 20 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 10 7 8 13 12 14 11 15 16 25 26 29 28 27 21 19 17 18 22 20 23 24 ...

Page 27: ... Load Actuator Motor Assembly includes 13 14 13 2 10766 Motor Isolation O Rings 14 4 BCH11 18 Screw Button Head 4 40 x 3 16 15 1 10785 Rear Door Assembly 16 1 10793 Switch Rear Door 17 1 10814 Sensor Position Assembly 18 18 4 SHC08 62ZP SHCS 2 56 x 5 8 19 1 10816 Trigger Assembly 20 1 10765 Bearing Load Actuator Support 21 1 NKC25ZP Nut Weld Cable Anchor 22 1 Spindle Assembly See detail exploded d...

Page 28: ...Section 2 Section 7 Exploded Diagram 27 Figure 21 1 9 8 12 13 4 5 7 6 10 11 3 2 ...

Page 29: ...t 2 pads screws includeds item 5 5 4 FHTS11 18 Screw Flat Head Torx 4 40 x 3 16 6 2 11047 Grip Finger Assembly includes item 7 7 4 FHTS11 18 Screw Flat Head Torx 4 40 x 3 16 8 2 11052 Screw Alignment 9 1 10789 Spindle 10 1 10732 Actuator Bracket Position Sensor 11 2 FHTS11 25 Screw Flat Head Torx 4 40 x 1 4 12 1 11048 Weld Cable Internal Kit includes item 13 13 4 BHC13 156 Screw 6 23 x 5 32 Field ...

Page 30: ...Section 2 Section 7 Exploded Diagram 29 Figure 22 5 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 31: ...tain Rear Door Switch 3 1 10715 Rear Door Bushing 4 2 10720 Linear Bearing 5 1 10815 Decal Body Side Left Body Half Assembly Bill of Materials Item Qty Part Number Description 1 1 10778 Housing Right Body Half Complete includes items 2 3 4 2 1 10715 Rear Door Bushing 3 2 10720 Linear Bearing 4 1 10815 Decal Body Side NOT SHOWN Field disassembly service is not recommended for the QuikLinx tool ...

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