ROUTINE SERVICE and MAINTENANCE
May 25, 2022
Page 39
User Manual No: OM-10
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SECTION 9
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ROUTINE SERVICE and MAINTENANCE
Service / Mainte-
nance must be per-
formed by a suitably
Trained and Qualified
Tradesperson
Disconnect Input Power Sup-
ply from Welding System be-
fore performing maintenance
on the system.
Electric shock
can kill
Hot parts can
burn. Let the
Torch cool down
prior to doing
maintenance work
Turn off air compres-
sor, and release air
pressure from sys-
tem. Compressed air
can injure or kill.
Welding
wire can
cause in-
jury
Moving
parts can
cause in-
jury
Flying
metal or
dirt can
injure eyes
Improper
installation
can cause
fire
Read User
Manual
Damaged Swan Necks, Torches, or Cable Assemblies must not be used!
Known defects must be repaired by suitably Trained and Qualified Tradesperson prior using Torch.
Schedule for Routine Maintenance / Inspection with Actions
Before Every Use
•
Check torch, contact tip, nozzle, liner, cables, Wire Drive Sys-
tem, Worn Drive Roll, and overall equipment for damage. Re-
place any damaged components.
Every 8 Hours of Use
•
Change Contact Tip.
Once per Day
•
Visual inspect for damages on the Swan Neck, and Torch Cable
Assembly.
Every 16 Hours of Use
•
Use dry, clean compressed air to blow out the Liner but first re-
move contact tip.
Every 40 Hours of Use
•
Remove the Liner and check for wear. Replace Liner if worn.
•
Remove the Liner and check for dirt deposits. Use dry, clean
compressed air to blow out the Liner but first remove contact
tip. Replace Liner if dirt cannot be removed from Liner.
Once per Month (1 x 8 Hour Shift per Day) OR
Twice per Month (2 x 8 Hour Shifts per Day) OR
Three Times per Month (3 x 8 Hour Shifts per Day)
•
Make sure that all screws are tightened.
•
Inspect all connections and hoses for damages.
SECTION 10
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS FOR SPOOL & PUSH-PULL TORCHES
NOTE 4:
The
Multi-Pin Plugs
and
Pin Outs
for all SPOOL TORCHES & PUSH-PULL TORCHES
must be compatible with the MIG/MAG equipment they
will be connected too
.
NOTE 5:
The
MIG/MAG equipment must have the control circuitry to drive the
DC MOTORS
in the
SPOOL TORCHES & PUSH-PULL TORCHES.
NOTE 6:
The
Wire Speed Potentiometers
in the SPOOL TORCHES & PUSH-PULL TORCHES must be
compatible with the MIG/MAG equipment control
circuitry.
SPOOL TORCH
QLBF-200 III &
QLBF-185
SPOOL TORCH
QTLB-24D & QTLB-36D
PUSH-PULL TORCH QTLB-
24D & QTLB-36D
PUSH-PULL TORCH
PG4000 / PG4045 &
PW5000 / PW5045
Disconnect
?
?
M
24V DC Motor
Torch Trigger
(+)
(-)
