WeldCraft WP-17, Owner'S Manual

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2-2. Duty Cycle
sb1.5* 8/93
60% Duty Cycle AT 150 Amperes DCEN Using Argon Gas
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10
minutes that torch can weld at
rated load without overheating.
0
10
Minutes
Definition
6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting
60%dutycycle
NOTICE − Do not exceed rated amperage or duty cycle (see Section 2-1). Exceeding
rated amperage or duty cycle can damage torch and void warranty.
SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION
3-1. Required Torch Parts And Torch Assembly
WC0205-A
1 Cup
2 Collet Body
3 Collet
4 Backcap (Includes O-Ring)
5 Torch Body
6 Handle
7 One-Piece Power Cable
8 Weldcraft QCS (Optional)
!
Before welding, insure that the torch
head is firmly attached to the torch
body.
9 Power Cable Adapter
10 International Style Adapter
11 Gas Hose For International Style Ad-
apter
Assembling Torch Body
Keep connections tight. Replace cup, heat
shield, and backcap as needed.
12 Tungsten Electrode (See Section 5)
Installing Tungsten
To adjust tungsten position, loosen
backcap.
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