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OM-225 425 Page 3

SECTION 2 

 SPECIFICATIONS

2-1. Specifications

                                Model

WP-20

WP-20V

WP-20M

Amperage Rating

250 Amps W/Argon Gas At 100% Duty Cycle DCEN; 180 Amps W/Argon Gas At 100%duty Cycle ACHF

Cooling Method

Liquid Cooled

Cooling Requirements

1.7 L/min (1.8 qt/min or .45 gal/min)

Tungsten Size

.020 Thru 1/8 in. (0.5 Thru 3.2 mm)

Cable Options

12.5 ft (3.8 m) Or 25 ft (7.6 m) Three-Piece Rubber

12.5 ft (3.8 m) Or 25 ft (7.6 m) Three-Piece Vinyl

Dimensions

Length: 7 in. (178 mm);

Handle Diameter: .76 in. (19 mm)

Weight: 3.85 oz (109 g)

Length: 7.5 in. (191 mm);

Handle Diameter: .76 in. (19 mm)

Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)

Length: 6.75 in. (171 mm);

Handle Diameter: .76 in. (19 mm)

Weight: 3.8 oz (108 g)

Model

WP-20P

Ampere Rating

225 Amps W/Argon Gas At 100% Duty Cycle DCEN; 160 Amps W/Argon Gas At 100% Duty Cycle  ACHF

Cooling Method

Liquid Cooled

Cooling Requirements

1.1 quart/minute (1.0 liter/minute)

Tungsten Size

.020 Thru 1/8 in. (0.5 Thru 3.2 mm)

Cable Options

12.5 ft (3.8 m) Or 25 Ft (7.6 m) Three-Piece Rubber

12.5 ft (3.8 m) Or 25 Ft (7.6 m) Three-Piece Vinyl

Dimensions

Length: 6.5 in. (165 mm);

Handle Diameter: .76 in. (19 mm);

Weight: 3 oz (85 g)

2-2. Duty Cycle

Continuous Welding

sb1.5* 8/93

100% Duty Cycle At 250 Amperes Using Argon Gas w/DCEN For WP-20

And WP-20V and WP-20M Models

Duty Cycle is percentage of 10

minutes that torch can weld at

rated load without overheating.

0

10

Minutes

Definition

100% Duty Cycle At 225 Amperes Using Argon Gas For 

WP-20P Models

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.

Summary of Contents for WP-20

Page 1: ... 20 WP 20V WP 20M WP 20P Hand Held Water Cooled TIG GTAW Torches Torches manuelles TIG refroidies par eau Antorchas manuales enfriadas por agua para TIG GTAW File TIG GTAW Owner s Manual Manuel de L utilisateur Manual del Operador FRANÇAIS ...

Page 2: ...l Style Connector Assembly 4 3 3 Connecting Torch 5 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 8 4 1 Routine Maintenance 8 4 2 Troubleshooting 8 SECTION 5 SELECTING AND PREPARING A TUNGSTEN FOR DC OR AC WELDING 11 5 1 Selecting Tungsten Electrode Wear Clean Gloves To Prevent Contamination Of Tungsten 11 5 2 Preparing Tungsten Electrode For Welding With Phase Control Machines 11 SECTION 6 GUIDELINES FOR...

Page 3: ...h parts Keep all covers and handle securely in place ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible ultraviolet and infrared rays that can burn eyes and skin Sparks fly off from the weld Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and sparks when welding or watching see ANSI...

Page 4: ...L4W 5NS phone 800 463 6727 website www csa international org Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec tion ANSI Standard Z87 1 from American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York NY 10036 phone 212 642 4900 web site www ansi org Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding Cutting and Other Hot Work NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection Associ...

Page 5: ...mpere Rating 225 Amps W Argon Gas At 100 Duty Cycle DCEN 160 Amps W Argon Gas At 100 Duty Cycle ACHF Cooling Method Liquid Cooled Cooling Requirements 1 1 quart minute 1 0 liter minute Tungsten Size 020 Thru 1 8 in 0 5 Thru 3 2 mm Cable Options 12 5 ft 3 8 m Or 25 Ft 7 6 m Three Piece Rubber 12 5 ft 3 8 m Or 25 Ft 7 6 m Three Piece Vinyl Dimensions Length 6 5 in 165 mm Handle Diameter 76 in 19 mm ...

Page 6: ...ng Torch Body Keep connections tight Replace cup heat shield and backcap as needed 14 Tungsten Electrode See Sec tion 5 Installing Tungsten To adjust tungsten position loosen backcap 1 2 3 4 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 3 2 International Style Connector Assembly 1 Weld Output Cable 2 Insulating Boot 3 Sleeve Slide insulating boot onto cable strip cable and install sleeve 4 Connector Body 5 Setscrew Inser...

Page 7: ...btain correct length with 5 8 18 left hand fittings 8 Coolant Out Of Torch Power Cable Red Connect coolant out of torch power cable to power cable adapter and connect adapt er to weld output terminal 9 Torch Gas Hose 10 Coolant Into Torch Hose Blue 11 Cooling System 12 Work Clamp Connect work clamp to a clean paint free location on workpiece close to the weld Use wire brush or sandpaper to clean w...

Page 8: ... Torch Hose Blue 7 Torch Gas Hose 8 Coolant Out Of Torch Power Cable Red 9 International Style Adapter Connect coolant out of torch power cable to power cable adapter and con nect adapter to weld output terminal 10 Work Clamp Connect work clamp to a clean paint free location on workpiece close to the weld Use wire brush or sandpaper to clean weld joint area 11 Welding Power Source 12 Foot Control ...

Page 9: ...Flowmeter 4 Power Source 5 Coolant System 6 Torch 7 Coolant Into Torch Hose Blue 8 Coolant Out Of Torch Power Cable Red Connect torch coolant out of torch pow er cable to power cable adapter and connect adapter to weld output terminal 9 Torch Gas Hose 10 Work Clamp Connect work clamp to a clean paint free location on workpiece close to the weld Use wire brush or sandpaper to clean weld joint area ...

Page 10: ... complete see Section 3 3 Check and be sure shielding gas is present Lack of high frequency difficulty in es tablishing arc Select proper size and type tungsten Properly prepare tungsten according to Section 5 Check cables and torch for cracks or bad connections Be sure that torch cables are not close to any grounded metal Repair or replace necessary parts Check torch consumables Be sure collet an...

Page 11: ...ten Properly prepare tungsten according to Section 5 Check polarity setting on welding power source see welding power source Owner s manual Check for proper gas flow rate Check manufacture s recommendations If torch is water cooled check torch and cables for water leaks Repair or replace if necessary see Sec tion 4 1 ...

Page 12: ...ables When using AC check welding power source High Frequency control setting and be sure it is operating continuously Select proper size and type tungsten Properly prepare tungsten according to Section 5 Use proper arc length Arc length may be too long or too short Make sure base material is clean and free of contaminates When using AC slow travel speed can cause erratic arc Adjust travel speed P...

Page 13: ...en Electrode For Welding With Phase Control Machines Grinding the tungsten electrode produces dust and flying sparks which can cause injury and start fires Use local exhaust forced ventilation at the grinder or wear an approved respirator Read MSDS for safety infor mation Consider using tungsten containing ceria lanthana or yttria instead of thoria Grinding dust from thoriated electrodes contains ...

Page 14: ...flam mables away 1 Workpiece Make sure workpiece is clean before welding 2 Work Clamp Place as close to the weld as possible 3 Torch 4 Filler Rod If Applicable 5 Gas Cup 6 Tungsten Electrode Select and prepare tungsten according to Section 5 Guidelines The inside diameter of the gas cup should be at least three times the tungsten diameter to provide ade quate shielding gas coverage For example if ...

Page 15: ...e torch to front of pool Repeat process 75 75 Welding direction Form pool Tilt torch Add filler metal Move torch to front of pool Repeat process Remove rod Welding direction 15 6 3 Positioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints ST 162 003 S 0792 75 70 90 20 20 10 15 75 20 40 30 15 75 90 15 Butt Weld And Stringer Bead T Joint Lap Joint Corner Joint ...

Page 16: ...OM 225 425 Page 14 SECTION 7 PARTS LIST WC0203 A 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 20 15 21 22 16 17 25 29 23 24 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 Figure 7 1 Complete Torch Assembly ...

Page 17: ...1 6 45V43 Gas Lens 1 16 in 1 6 mm 1 1 1 1 6 45V44 Gas Lens 3 32 in 2 4 mm 1 1 1 1 6 45V45 Gas Lens 1 8 in 3 2 mm 1 1 1 1 7 796F74 Nozzle Lava X Long 3 3 16 in 1 1 1 1 7 796F75 Nozzle Lava X Long 4 1 4 in 1 1 1 1 7 796F76 Nozzle Lava X Long 5 5 16 in 1 1 1 1 7 796F77 Nozzle Lava X Long 6 3 8 in 1 1 1 1 8 796F70 Nozzle Lava Long 3 3 16 in 1 1 1 1 8 796F71 Nozzle Lava Long 4 1 4 in 1 1 1 1 8 796F72 N...

Page 18: ...ose Water 25 Ft 7 6 m Braided 1 1 1 1 27 45V09 Hose Gas 12 5 Ft 3 8 m Vinyl 1 1 1 1 27 45V09R Hose Gas 12 5 Ft 3 8 m Rubber 1 1 1 1 27 45V10 Hose Gas 25 Ft 7 6 m Vinyl 1 1 1 1 27 45V10R Hose Gas 25 Ft 7 6 m Braided 1 1 1 1 28 45V03 Cable Power 12 5 Ft 3 8 m Vinyl 1 1 1 1 28 45V03R Cable Power 12 5 Ft 3 8 m Braided 1 1 1 1 28 45V04 Cable Power 25 Ft 7 6 m Vinyl 1 1 1 1 28 45V04R Cable Power 25 Ft 7...

Page 19: ...ENGLISH Notes ...

Page 20: ...cord File a claim for loss or damage during shipment For assistance in filing or settling claims contact your distributor and or equipment manufacturer s Transportation Department Contact your Distributor for To locate a Distributor or Service Agency call 1 800 752 7620 or 920 882 6800 Weldcraft An Illinois Tool Works Company 2741 N Roemer Rd Appleton WI 54911 USA 1 800 752 7620 Toll Free 1 920 88...

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