INSTRUCTION MANUAL

HW-17, HW-17R, & HW-17FTIG WELDING TORCHES

Covering the Hard Body, Silicone Rubber Body, and Flexible Head Models

F-9685-AEDecember, 2004

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USER RESPONSIBILITY

This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanyinglabels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided.This equipment must be checked periodically. Malfunctioning equipment should not be used. Parts that are broken,missing, worn, distorted or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or replacement becomenecessary, the manufacturer recommends that a telephone or written request for service advice be made to theAuthorized Distributor from whom purchased.

This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of the manufacturer. Theuser of this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use, faultymaintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facilitydesignated by the manufacturer.

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles ofoperation and safe practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions andSafe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging", Form 52-529. Do NOT permit untrained persons toinstall, operate, or maintain this equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until youhave 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 (Section 1) beforeinstalling or operating this equipment.

Be sure this information reaches the operator.You can get extra copies through your supplier.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 5-10

SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 111.1 General ............................................................................................................... 111.2 Torch Dimensions ................................................................................................ 111.3 Required Accessories / Services ......................................................................... 111.4 Electrodes ........................................................................................................... 111.5 Collets ................................................................................................................. 111.6 Cups .................................................................................................................. 121.7 Optional Accessories .......................................................................................... 12

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 152.1 Setup and Installation ......................................................................................... 152.2 Operating Instructions ........................................................................................ 162.3 Installation of Argon Shutoff Valves ..................................................................... 16

SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 173.1 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 173.2 Replacement of Gas Lens Screen ...................................................................... 18

SECTION 4 REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................................... 194.1 Replacement Parts ............................................................................................. 194.2 Ordering ............................................................................................................. 19

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WARNING: These Safety Precautions are foryour protection. They summarize precautionaryinformation from the references listed in Addi-tional Safety Information section. Before per-forming any installation or operating procedures,

be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed belowas well as all other manuals, material safety data sheets,labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety Precautions can resultin injury or death.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS -- Some welding, cutting, and gougingprocesses are noisy and require earprotection. The arc, like the sun, emitsultraviolet (UV) and other radiation and

can injure skin and eyes. Hot metal can cause burns.Training in the proper use of the processes and equip-ment is essential to prevent accidents. Therefore:

1. Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any workarea, even if welding helmets, face shields, and gogglesare also required.

2. Use a face shield fitted with the correct filter and coverplates to protect your eyes, face, neck, and ears fromsparks and rays of the arc when operating or observingoperations. Warn bystanders not to watch the arc and notto expose themselves to the rays of the electric-arc or hotmetal.

3. Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-sleeveshirt, cuffless trousers, high-topped shoes, and a weldinghelmet or cap for hair protection, to protect against arc raysand hot sparks or hot metal. A flameproof apron may alsobe desirable as protection against radiated heat and sparks.

4. Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trousercuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should be keptbuttoned, and open pockets eliminated from the front ofclothing

5. Protect other personnel from arc rays and hot sparks witha suitable non-flammable partition or curtains.

6. Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag orgrinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can fly far. Bystand-ers should also wear goggles over safety glasses.

FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS -- Heat fromflames and arcs can start fires. Hot slagor sparks can also cause fires and ex-plosions. Therefore:

1. Remove all combustible materi-als well away from the work area or cover the materialswith a protective non-flammable covering. Combustiblematerials include wood, cloth, sawdust, liquid and gasfuels, solvents, paints and coatings, paper, etc.

2. Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevicesin floors or wall openings and cause a hidden smolderingfire or fires on the floor below. Make certain that suchopenings are protected from hot sparks and metal.“

3. Do not weld, cut or perform other hot work until theworkpiece has been completely cleaned so that there areno substances on the workpiece which might produceflammable or toxic vapors. Do not do hot work on closedcontainers. They may explode.

4. Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use,such as a garden hose, water pail, sand bucket, orportable fire extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in itsuse.

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5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example,overloaded welding cable can overheat and create a firehazard.

6. After completing operations, inspect the work area to makecertain there are no hot sparks or hot metal which couldcause a later fire. Use fire watchers when necessary.

7. For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard 51B,"Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes",available from the National Fire Protection Association,Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK -- Contact with liveelectrical parts and ground can cause se-vere injury or death. DO NOT use AC weld-ing current in damp areas, if movement isconfined, or if there is danger of falling.

1. Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is connected tothe ground system of the input power.

2. Connect the workpiece to a good electrical ground.3. Connect the work cable to the workpiece. A poor or

missing connection can expose you or others to a fatalshock.

4. Use well-maintained equipment. Replace worn or dam-aged cables.

5. Keep everything dry, including clothing, work area, cables,torch/electrode holder, and power source.

6. Make sure that all parts of your body are insulated fromwork and from ground.

7. Do not stand directly on metal or the earth while working intight quarters or a damp area; stand on dry boards or aninsulating platform and wear rubber-soled shoes.

8. Put on dry, hole-free gloves before turning on the power.9. Turn off the power before removing your gloves.

10. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (listed on next page)for specific grounding recommendations. Do not mistakethe work lead for a ground cable.

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS — Maybe dangerous. Electric current flowingthrough any conductor causes localizedElectric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Weld-ing and cutting current creates EMF aroundwelding cables and welding machines.Therefore:

1. Welders having pacemakers should consult their physicianbefore welding. EMF may interfere with some pacemakers.

2. Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which areunknown.

3. Welders should use the following procedures to minimizeexposure to EMF:A. Route the electrode and work cables together. Secure

them with tape when possible.B. Never coil the torch or work cable around your body.C. Do not place your body between the torch and work

cables. Route cables on the same side of your body.D. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as

possible to the area being welded.E. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from

your body as possible.

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FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes andgases, can cause discomfort or harm,particularly in confined spaces. Donot breathe fumes and gases. Shield-ing gases can cause asphyxiation.Therefore:

1. Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area bynatural or mechanical means. Do not weld, cut, or gougeon materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel,copper, zinc, lead, beryllium, or cadmium unless positivemechanical ventilation is provided. Do not breathe fumesfrom these materials.

2. Do not operate near degreasing and spraying operations.The heat or arc rays can react with chlorinated hydrocar-bon vapors to form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and otherirritant gases.

3. If you develop momentary eye, nose, or throat irritationwhile operating, this is an indication that ventilation is notadequate. Stop work and take necessary steps to improveventilation in the work area. Do not continue to operate ifphysical discomfort persists.

4. Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 (see listing below) forspecific ventilation recommendations.

CYLINDER HANDLING -- Cylinders, ifmishandled, can rupture and violentlyrelease gas. Sudden rupture of cylin-der, valve, or relief device can injureor kill. Therefore:

1. Use the proper gas for the process and use the properpressure reducing regulator designed to operate from thecompressed gas cylinder. Do not use adaptors. Maintainhoses and fittings in good condition. Follow manufacturer'soperating instructions for mounting regulator to a com-pressed gas cylinder.

2. Always secure cylinders in an upright position by chain orstrap to suitable hand trucks, undercarriages, benches,walls, post, or racks. Never secure cylinders to worktables or fixtures where they may become part of anelectrical circuit.

3. When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Have valveprotection cap in place if regulator is not connected.Secure and move cylinders by using suitable hand trucks.Avoid rough handling of cylinders.

4. Locate cylinders away from heat, sparks, and flames.Never strike an arc on a cylinder.

5. For additional information, refer to CGA Standard P-1,"Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases inCylinders", which is available from Compressed GasAssociation, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington,VA 22202.

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or im-properly maintained equipment can causeinjury or death. Therefore:

1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installation,troubleshooting, and maintenance work. Do not performany electrical work unless you are qualified to performsuch work.

Used to call attention to immediate haz-ards which, if not avoided, will result inimmediate, serious personal injury or lossof life.

Used to call attention to potential hazardswhich could result in personal injury orloss of life.

Used to call attention to hazards whichcould result in minor personal injury.

2. Before performing any maintenance work inside a powersource, disconnect the power source from the incomingelectrical power.

3. Maintain cables, grounding wire, connections, power cord,and power supply in safe working order. Do not operate anyequipment in faulty condition.

4. Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep equip-ment away from heat sources such as furnaces, wet condi-tions such as water puddles, oil or grease, corrosive atmo-spheres and inclement weather.

5. Keep all safety devices and cabinet covers in position andin good repair.

6. Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Do not modifyit in any manner.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION -- Formore information on safe practices for elec-tric arc welding and cutting equipment, askyour supplier for a copy of "Precautions andSafe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting andGouging", Form 52-529.

The following publications, which are available from the Ameri-can Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami, FL33126, are recommended to you:1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Welding"3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc

Cutting"4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon Arc

Gouging and Cutting"5. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten

Arc Welding“6. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal Arc

Welding"“7. AWS SP - "Safe Practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook.8. ANSI/AWS F4.1, "Recommended Safe Practices for Weld-

ing and Cutting of Containers That Have Held HazardousSubstances."

This symbol appearing throughout this manualmeans Attention! Be Alert! Your safety is in-volved.

The following definitions apply to DANGER, WARNING,CAUTION found throughout this manual:

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ADVERTENCIA: Estas Precauciones de Seguridadson para su protecciуn. Ellas hacen resumen deinformaciуn proveniente de las referencias listadas en

la secciуn "Informaciуn Adicional Sobre La Seguridad". Antes dehacer cualquier instalaciуn o procedimiento de operaciуn , asegъresede leer y seguir las precauciones de seguridad listadas a continuaciуnasн como tambiйn todo manual, hoja de datos de seguridad delmaterial, calcomanias, etc. El no observar las Precauciones deSeguridad puede resultar en daсo a la persona o muerte.

PROTEJASE USTED Y A LOS DEMAS-- Algunosprocesos de soldadura, corte y ranurado sonruidosos y requiren protecciуn para los oнdos.El arco, como el sol , emite rayos ultravioleta(UV) y otras radiaciones que pueden daсar la

piel y los ojos. El metal caliente causa quemaduras. ELentrenamiento en el uso propio de los equipos y sus procesoses esencial para prevenir accidentes. Por lo tanto:

1. Utilice gafas de seguridad con protecciуn a los lados siempre queestй en el бrea de trabajo, aъn cuando estй usando careta desoldar, protector para su cara u otro tipo de protecciуn.

2. Use una careta que tenga el filtro correcto y lente para protegersus ojos, cara, cuello, y oнdos de las chispas y rayos del arcocuando se estй operando y observando las operaciones. Alerte atodas las personas cercanas de no mirar el arco y no exponersea los rayos del arco elйctrico o el metal fundido.

3. Use guantes de cuero a prueba de fuego, camisa pesada demangas largas, pantalуn de ruedo liso, zapato alto al tobillo, ycareta de soldar con capucha para el pelo, para proteger el cuerpode los rayos y chispas calientes provenientes del metal fundido.En ocaciones un delantal a prueba de fuego es necesario paraprotegerse del calor radiado y las chispas.

4. Chispas y partнculas de metal caliente puede alojarse en lasmangas enrolladas de la camisa , el ruedo del pantalуn o losbolsillos. Mangas y cuellos deberбn mantenerse abotonados,bolsillos al frente de la camisa deberбn ser cerrados o eliminados.

5. Proteja a otras personas de los rayos del arco y chispas calientescon una cortina adecuada no-flamable como divisiуn.

6. Use careta protectora ademбs de sus gafas de seguridad cuandoestй removiendo escoria o puliendo. La escoria puede estarcaliente y desprenderse con velocidad. Personas cercanas deberбnusar gafas de seguridad y careta protectora.

FUEGO Y EXPLOSIONES -- El calor de lasflamas y el arco pueden ocacionar fuegos.Escoria caliente y las chispas puedencausar fuegos y explosiones. Por lo tanto:

1. Remueva todo material combustible lejos delбrea de trabajo o cubra los materiales con una cobija a prueba defuego. Materiales combustibles incluyen madera, ropa, lнquidosy gases flamables, solventes, pinturas, papel, etc.

2. Chispas y partнculas de metal pueden introducirse en las grietasy agujeros de pisos y paredes causando fuegos escondidos enotros niveles o espacios. Asegъrese de que toda grieta y agujeroestй cubierto para proteger lugares adyacentes contra fuegos.

3. No corte, suelde o haga cualquier otro trabajo relacionado hastaque la pieza de trabajo estй totalmente limpia y libre de substanciasque puedan producir gases inflamables o vapores tуxicos. Notrabaje dentro o fuera de contenedores o tanques cerrados. Estospueden explotar si contienen vapores inflamables.

4. Tenga siempre a la mano equipo extintor de fuego para usoinstantбneo, como por ejemplo una manguera con agua, cubetacon agua, cubeta con arena, o extintor portбtil. Asegъrese queusted esta entrenado para su uso.

5. No use el equipo fuera de su rango de operaciуn. Por ejemplo, elcalor causado por cable sobrecarga en los cables de soldarpueden ocasionar un fuego.

6. Despuйs de termirar la operaciуn del equipo, inspeccione el бrea detrabajo para cerciorarse de que las chispas o metal calienteocasionen un fuego mбs tarde. Tenga personal asignado paravigilar si es necesario.

7. Para informaciуn adicional , haga referencia a la publicaciуn NFPAStandard 51B, "Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and WeldingProcesses", disponible a travйs de la National Fire ProtectionAssociation, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

CHOQUE ELECTRICO -- El contacto conlas partes elйctricas energizadas y tierrapuede causar daсo severo o muerte. NO usesoldadura de corriente alterna (AC) en бreashъmedas, de movimiento confinado enlugares estrechos o si hay posibilidad decaer al suelo.

1. Asegъrese de que el chasis de la fuente de poder estй conectadoa tierra atravйs del sistema de electricidad primario.

2. Conecte la pieza de trabajo a un buen sistema de tierra fнsica.3. Conecte el cable de retorno a la pieza de trabajo. Cables y

conductores expuestos o con malas conexiones pueden exponeral operador u otras personas a un choque elйctrico fatal.

4. Use el equipo solamente si estб en buenas condiciones. Reemplazecables rotos, daсados o con conductores expuestos.

5. Mantenga todo seco, incluyendo su ropa, el бrea de trabajo, loscables, antorchas, pinza del electrodo, y la fuente de poder.

6. Asegъrese que todas las partes de su cuerpo estбn insuladas deambos, la pieza de trabajo y tierra.

7. No se pare directamente sobre metal o tierra mientras trabaja enlugares estrechos o бreas hъmedas; trabaje sobre un pedazo demadera seco o una plataforma insulada y use zapatos con suelade goma.

8. Use guantes secos y sin agujeros antes de energizar el equipo.9. Apage el equipo antes de quitarse sus guantes.

10. Use como referencia la publicaciуn ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1(listado en la prуxima pбgina) para recomendaciones especнficasde como conectar el equipo a tierra. No confunda el cable desoldar a la pieza de trabajo con el cable a tierra.

CAMPOS ELECTRICOS Y MAGNETICOS- Son peligrosos. La corriente elйctrica fluyeatravйs de cualquier conductor causando anivel local Campos Elйctricos y Magnйticos(EMF). Las corrientes en el бrea de corte ysoldadura, crean EMF alrrededor de loscables de soldar y las maquinas. Por lotanto:

1. Soldadores u Operadores que use marca-pasos para el corazуndeberбn consultar a su mйdico antes de soldar. El CampoElectromagnйtico (EMF) puede interferir con algunos marca-pasos.

2. Exponerse a campos electromagnйticos (EMF) puede causar otrosefectos de salud aъn desconocidos.

3. Los soldadores deberбn usar los siguientes procedimientos paraminimizar exponerse al EMF:A. Mantenga el electrodo y el cable a la pieza de trabajo juntos,

hasta llegar a la pieza que usted quiere soldar. Asegъrelos unojunto al otro con cinta adhesiva cuando sea posible.

B. Nunca envuelva los cables de soldar alrededor de su cuerpo.C. Nunca ubique su cuerpo entre la antorcha y el cable, a la pieza

de trabajo. Mantega los cables a un sуlo lado de su cuerpo.D. Conecte el cable de trabajo a la pieza de trabajo lo mбs cercano

posible al бrea de la soldadura.E. Mantenga la fuente de poder y los cables de soldar lo mбs lejos

posible de su cuerpo.

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HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y los gases,pueden causar malestar o daсo,particularmente en espacios sinventilaciуn. No inhale el humo o gases. Elgas de protecciуn puede causar falta deoxнgeno.

Por lo tanto:

1. Siempre provea ventilaciуn adecuada en el бrea de trabajopor medio natural o mecбnico. No solde, corte, o ranuremateriales con hierro galvanizado, acero inoxidable, cobre,zinc, plomo, berнlio, o cadmio a menos que proveaventilaciуn mecбnica positiva . No respire los gasesproducidos por estos materiales.

2. No opere cerca de lugares donde se aplique substanciasquнmicas en aerosol. El calor de los rayos del arco puedenreaccionar con los vapores de hidrocarburo clorinado paraformar un fosfуgeno, o gas tуxico, y otros irritant es.

3. Si momentбneamente desarrolla inrritaciуn de ojos, narizo garganta mientras est б operando, es indicaciуn de quela ventilaciуn no es apropiada. Pare de trabajar y tomelas medidas necesarias para mejorar la ventilaciуn en elбrea de trabajo. No continъe operando si el malestarfнsico persiste.

4. Haga referencia a la publicaciуn ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1(Vea la lista a continuaciуn) para recomendacionesespecнficas en la ventilaciуn.

5. ADVERTENCIA-- Este productocuando se utiliza para soldaduras ocortes, produce humos o gases, loscuales contienen quнmicosconocidos por el Estado de Californiade causar defectos en el nacimiento, oen algunos casos, Cancer. (California

Health & Safety Code §25249.5 et seq.)

MANEJO DE CILINDROS-- Loscilindros, si no son manejadoscorrectamente, pueden romperse yliberar violentamente gases. Roturarepentina del cilindro, vбlvula, ovбlvula de escape puede causar daсoo muerte. Por lo tanto:

1. Utilize el gas apropiado para el proceso y utilize unregulador diseсado para operar y reducir la presiуn delcilindro de gas . No utilice adaptadores. Mantenga lasmangueras y las conexiones en buenas condiciones.Observe las instrucciones de operaciуn del manufactureropara montar el regulador en el cilindro de gas comprimido.

2. Asegure siempre los cilindros en posiciуn vertical yamбrrelos con una correa o cadena adecuada para asegurarel cilindro al carro, transportes, tablilleros, paredes, postes,o armazуn. Nunca asegure los cilindros a la mesa de trabajoo las piezas que son parte del circuito de soldadura . Estepuede ser parte del circuito elйlectrico.

3. Cuando el cilindro no estб en uso, mantenga la vбlvula delcilindro cerrada. Ponga el capote de protecciуn sobre lavбlvula si el regulador no estб conectado. Asegure ymueva los cilindros utilizando un carro o transporte adecuado.Evite el manejo brusco de los

Las siguientes publicaciones, disponibles atravйs de la Ameri-can Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami, FL33126, son recomendadas para usted:1. ANSI/ASC Z49.1 - "Safety in Welding and Cutting"2. AWS C5.1 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Weld-

ing"3. AWS C5.2 - "Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cut-

ting"4. AWS C5.3 - "Recommended Practices for Air Carbon Arc

Gouging and Cutting"5. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tungsten Arc

Welding“6. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Metal Arc

Welding"“7. AWS SP - "Safe Practices" - Reprint, Welding Handbook.8. ANSI/AWS F4.1, "Recommended Safe Practices for Weld-

ing and Cutting of Containers That Have Held HazardousSubstances."

Significa riesgo inmediato que, de no serevadido, puede resultar inmediatamenteen serio daсo personal o la muerte.

Significa el riesgo de un peligro potencialque puede resultar en serio daсo personalo la muerte.

Significa el posible riesgo que puederesultar en menores daсos a la persona.

MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipodefectuoso o mal mantenido puede causardaсo o muerte. Por lo tanto:

1. Siempre tenga personal cualificado para efectuar l ainstalaciуn, diagnуstico, y mantenimiento del equipo. Noejecute ningъn trabajo elйctrico a menos que usted estйcualificado para hacer el trabajo.

2. Antes de dar mantenimiento en el interior de la fuentede poder, desconecte la fuente de poder del suministrode electricidad primaria.

3. Mantenga los cables, cable a tierra, conexciones, cableprimario, y cualquier otra fuente de poder en buenestado operacional. No opere ningъn equipo en malascondiciones.

4. No abuse del equipo y sus accesorios. Mantenga elequipo lejos de cosas que generen calor como hornos,tambiйn lugares hъmedos como charcos de agua , aceiteo grasa, atmуsferas corrosivas y las inclemencias deltiempo.

5. Mantenga todos los artнculos de seguridad y coverturasdel equipo en su posiciуn y en buenas condiciones.

6. Use el equipo sуlo para el propуsito que fue diseсado.No modifique el equipo en ninguna manera.

INFORMACION ADICIONAL DE SEGURIDAD --Para mбs informaciуn sobre las prбcticas deseguridad de los equipos de arco elйctrico parasoldar y cortar, pregunte a su suplidor por unacopia de "Precautions and Safe Practices for ArcWelding, Cutting and Gouging-Form 52-529.

SIGNIFICADO DE LOS SIMBOLOS --Segъn usted avanza en la lectura de estefolleto: Los Sнmbolos SignificanЎAtenciуn! ЎEstй Alerta! Se trata de suseguridad.

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a. Éloigner suffisamment tous les matériaux combustibles dusecteur où l’on exécute des soudures ou des coupes àl’arc, à moins de les recouvrir complètement d’une bâchenon-inflammable. Ce type de matériaux comprendnotamment le bois, les vêtements, la sciure, l’essence, lekérosène, les peintures, les solvants, le gaz naturel,l’acétylène, le propane et autres substances combustiblessemblables.

b. Les étincelles ou les projections de métal incandescentpeuvent tomber dans des fissures du plancher ou dans desouvertures des murs et y déclencher une ignition lentecachée. Veiller à protéger ces ouvertures des étincelles etdes projections de métal.

c. N’exécutez pas de soudures, de coupes, d’opérations degougeage ou autres travaux à chaud à la surface de barils,bidons, réservoirs ou autres contenants usagés, avant deles avoir nettoyés de toute trace de substance susceptiblede produire des vapeurs inflammables ou toxiques.

d. En vue d’assurer la prévention des incendies, il convient dedisposer d’un matériel d’extinction prêt à servirimmédiatement, tel qu’un tuyau d’arrosage, un seau à eau,un seau de sable ou un extincteur portatif.

e. Une fois le travail à l’arc terminé, inspectez le secteur defaçon à vous assurer qu’aucune étincelle ou projection demétal incandescent ne risque de provoquer ultérieurementun feu.

3. CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE-- Le gougeage à l’arc et à l’arc auplasma exige l’emploi de tensions à vide relativementimportantes; or, celles-ci risquent de causer des dommagescorporels graves et même mortels en cas d’utilisationinadéquate. La gravité du choc électrique reçu dépend duchemin suivi par le courant à travers le corps humain et deson intensité.

a. Ne laissez jamais de surfaces métalliques sous tensionvenir au contact direct de la peau ou de vêtementshumides. Veillez à porter des gants bien secs.

b. Si vous devez effectuer un travail sur une surface métalliqueou dans un secteur humide, veillez à assu-rer votre isola-tion corporelle en portant des gants secs et des chaussuresà semelles de caoutchouc et en vous tenant sur uneplanche ou une plate-forme sèche.

c. Mettez toujours à la terre le poste de soudage/coupage enle reliant par un câble à une bonne prise de terre.

d. N’utilisez jamais de câbles usés ou endommagés. Nesurchargez jamais le câble. Utilisez toujours un équipementcorrectement entretenu.

e. Mettez l’équipement hors tension lorsqu’il n’est pas enservice. une mise à la masse accidentelle peut en effetprovoquer une surchauffe de l’équipement et un dangerd’incendie. Ne pas enrouler ou passer le câble autourd’une partie quelconque du corps.

f. Vérifiez si le câble de masse est bien relié à la pièce en unpoint aussi proche que possible de la zone de travail. Lebranchement des câbles de masse à l’ossature du bâtimentou en un point éloigné de la zone de travail augmente eneffet le risque de passage d’un courant de sortie par deschaînes de levage, des câbles de grue ou divers cheminsélectriques.

AVERTISSEMENT: Ces règles de sécurité ont pour objet d’assurer votre protection. Veillez à lire et à observer lesprécautions énoncées ci-dessous avant de monter l’équipement ou de commercer à l’utiliser. Tout défautd’observation de ces précautions risque d’entraîner desblessures graves ou mortelles.

1. PROTECTION INDIVIDUELLE-- Les brûlures de lapeau et des yeux dues au rayonnement de l’arcélectrique ou du métal incandescent, lors du soudageau plasma ou à l’électrode ou lors du gougeage à l’arc,peuvent s’avérer plus graves que celles résultant d’uneexposition prolongée au soleil. Aussi convient-ild’observer les précautions suivantes:

a. Portez un écran facial adéquat muni des plaquesprotectrices et des verres filtrants appropriés afin devous protéger les yeux, le visage, le cou et les oreillesdes étincelles et du rayonnement de l’arc électriquelorsque vous effectuez des soudures ou des coupes oulorsque vous en observez l’exécution.

AVERTISSEZ les personnes se trouvant à proximité defaçon à ce qu’elles ne regardent pas l’arc et à cequ’elles ne s’exposent pas à son rayonnement, ni àcelui du métal incandescent.

b. Portez des gants ignifugés à crispins, une tuniqueépaisse à manches longues, des pantalons sans rebord,des chaussures à embout d’acier et un casque desoudage ou une calotte de protection, afin d’éviterd’exposer la peau au rayonnement de l’arc électriqueou du métal incandescent. ll est également souhaitabled’utiliser un tablier ininflammable de façon à se protégerdes étincelles et du rayonnement thermique.

c. Les étincelles ou les projections de métal incandescentrisquent de se loger dans des manches retroussées,des bords relevés de pantalons ou dans des poches.Aussi convient-il de garder boutonnés le col et lesmanches et de porter des vêtements sans poches àl’avant.

d. Protégez des étincelles et du rayonnement de l’arcélectrique les autres personnes travaillant à proximité àl’aide d’un écran ininflammable adéquat.

e. Ne jamais omettre de porter des lunettes de sécuritélorsque vous vous trouvez dans un secteur où l’oneffectue des opérations de soudage ou de coupage àl’arc. Utilisez des lunettes de sécurité à écrans ouverres latéraux pour piquer ou meûler le laitier. Lespiquetures incandescentes de laitier peuvent êtreprojetées à des distances considérables. Les personnesse trouvant à proximité doivent également porter deslunettes de protection.

f. Le gougeage à l’arc et le soudage à l’arc au plasmaproduisent un niveau de bruit extrêmement élevé (de100 à 114 dB) et exigent par conséquent l’emploi dedispositifs appropriés de protection auditive.

2 PRÉVENTION DES INCENDES-- Les projections delaitier incandescent ou d’étincelles peuvent provoquerde graves incendies au contact de matériaux combus-tibles solides, liquides ou gazeux. Aussi faut-il observerles précautions suivantes:

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g. Empêchez l’apparition de toute humidité, notammentsur vos vêtements, à la surface de l’emplacement detravail, des câbles, du porte-électrode et du poste desoudage/coupage. Réparez immédiatement toute fuited’eau.

4. VENTILATION-- La respiration prolongée des fuméesrésultant des opérations de soudage/coupage, àl’intérieur, d’un local clos, peut provoquer des malaiseset des dommages corporels. Aussi convient-ild’observer les précautions suivantes:

a. Assurez en permanence une aération adéquate del’emplacement de travail en maintenant une ventilationnaturelle ou à l’aide de moyens mécaniques. N’effectuezjamais de travaux de soudage ou de coupage sur desmatériaux de zinc, de plomb, de beryllium ou de cad-mium en l’absence de moyens mécaniques de ventila-tion capables d’empêcher l’inhalation des fuméesdégagées par ces matériaux.

b. N’effectuez jamais de travaux de soudage ou decoupage à proximité de vapeurs d’hydrocarbure chlorérésultant d’opérations voisines de dégraissage ou depulvérisation. La chaleur dégagée ou le rayonnementde l’arc peut déclencher la formation de phosgène --gaz particulièrement toxique -- et d’autres gaz irritants,à partir des vapeurs de solvant.

c. Une irritation momentanée des yeux, du nez ou de lagorge constatée au cours de l’utilisation de l’équipementdénote un défaut de ventilation. Arrêtez-vous de travaillerafin de prendre les mesures néces- saires àl’amélioration de la ventilation. Ne poursuivez pasl’opération entreprise si le malaise persiste.

d. Certaines commandes comportent des canalisationsoù circule de l’hydrogène. L’armoire de commande estmunie d’un ventilateur destiné à empêcher la formationde poches d’hydrogène, lesquelles présentent un dan-ger d’explosion; ce ventilateur ne fonctionne que sil’interrupteur correspondant du panneau avant se trouveplacé en position ON (Marche). Veillez à manœuvrercette commande en vérifiant si le couvercle est bien enplace, de façon à assurer l’efficacité de la ventilationainsi réalisée. Ne jamais débrancher le ventilateur.

e. Les fumées produites par l’opération de soudage ou decoupage peuvent s’avérer toxiques. Aussi est-ilnécessaire de disposer en permanence d’un dispositifadéquat de ventilation de type aspirant, afin d’élimi-nerdu voisinage de l’opérateur tout dégagement de fuméevisible.

f. Consultez les recommandations particulières en matièrede ventilation indiquées à l’alinéa 6 de la norme Z49.1de l’AWS.

5. ENTRETIEN DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT-- Un équipemententretenu de façon défectueuse ou inadéquate risquenon seulement de réaliser un travail de mauvaisequalité mais, chose plus grave encore, d’entraîner desdommages corporels graves, voire mortels endéclenchant des incendies ou des chocs électriques.

Observez par conséquent les précautions suivantes:a. Efforcez-vous de toujours confier à un personnel qua-lifié

l’installation, le dépannage et l’entretien du poste desoudage et de coupage. N’effectuez aucune réparationélectrique sur l’équipement à moins d’être qua-lifié à ceteffet.

b. Ne procédez jamais à une tâche d’entretien quelconqueà l’intérieur du poste de soudage/coupage, avant d’avoirdébranché l’alimentation électrique.

c. Maintenez en bon état de fonctionnement les câbles, lecâble de masse, les branchements, le cordond’alimentation et le poste de soudage/coupage. N’utilisezjamais le poste ou l’équipement s’il présente unedéfectuosité quelconque.

d. Prenez soin du poste de soudage et de coupage et deséquipements accessoires. Gardez-les à l’écart dessources de charleur, notamment des fours, de l’humidité,des flaques d’eau maintenez-les à l’abri des tracesd’huile ou de graisse, des atmosphères corrosives etdes intempéries.

e. Laissez en place tous les dispositifs de sécurité et tousles panneaux de l’armoire de commande en veillant àles garder en bon état.

f. Utilisez le poste de soudage/coupage conformément àson usage prévu et n’effectuez aucune modification.

6. INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES RELATIVES ÀLA SÉCURITÉ--

Pour obtenir des informations complémentaires sur lesrègles de sécurité à observer pour le montage etl’utilisation d’équipements de soudage et de coupageélectriques et sur les méthodes de travailrecommandées, demandez un exemplaire du livret N°52529 “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Weld-ing, Cutting and Gouging” publié par ESAB. Nousconseillons également de consulter les publications sui-vantes, tenues à votre disposition par l’American Weld-ing Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami, FL 32126:

a. “Safety in Welding and Cutting” AWS Z49.1b. “Recommended Safe Practices for Gas-Shielded Arc

Welding “AWS A6. 1.c. “Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers That

Have Held Combustibles” AWS-A6.0.d. “Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting”

AWS-A6. 3.e. “Recommended Safe Practices for Plasma Arc Weld-

ing” AWS-C5. 1.f. “Recommended Safe Practices for Air Carbon Arc

Gouging and Cutting” AWS-C5. 3.g. “Code For Safety in Welding and Cutting” CSA-Standard

W117. 2.

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1.1 General

Each Torch in the HW-17 family is rated at 130 A (ACHF or DCSP)continous duty and 150 A at 50% duty cycle (using standard collet bodies).The hard body on the HW-17 provides the best heat and abrasion resistance.The HW-17R has a Silicone rubber body which provides good, highfrequency resistance. For reaching hard-to-get-at applications, the HW-17F uses a flexible head. All the torches are air-cooled.

1.2 Torch Dimensions

Length, approx ........................... 8-1/8 in. (206 mm)Handle diameter .............................. 3/4 in. (19 mm)Height of torch head:

with short cap .................... 3-13/16 in. (97 mm)with long cap ...................... 7-7/16 in. (189 mm)

1.3 Required Accessories/Services

A. Collet, collet body, electrode, and cup. See below.

B. Shielding gas regulator/flowmeter (if cylinder gas is used) ORflowmeter (if gas is piped).

C. Gas hose, 12-1/2-ft long (40V77) or 25-ft long (34V38) connectsbetween regulator/flowmeter and Torch cable and hose assembly.

D. Welding power source and shielding gas supply.

E. Power Cable Adaptor (105Z57) for connecting Torch power cableto power source and gas supply.

1.4 Electrodes

Each Torch model uses .020-inch thru 1/8-inch diameter electrodes.The 3-inch and 7-inch long standard Torch cap is designed for 7-inchelectrodes. A short cap for the 3-inch electrode is available as an optionalaccessory. See Table 1-1.

1.5 Collets

Collets are available for each of the five electrode sizes. The colletbodies come in both standard and gas lens styles. A large diameter gaslens is available for 3/32-inch and 1/8-inch electrodes. See Table 1-2.

SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION

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SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION

1.6 Cups

Cups are available for use with standard collet bodies: Standardceramic in all sizes, long ceramic in sizes in sizes 4 thru 7. High-impactceramic, either plain, in all sizes, or sleeved, in sizes 4 thru 10. See Table1-3.

Cups are also available for use with gas lens collet bodies: Standardor high-impact ceramic in sizes 4 thru 8. Sizes 10 and 12 high-impactceramic are available for use with large diameter gas lens. See Table 1-3.

1.7 Optional Accessories

A. Short Cap (57Y04) for use with 3-in. electrodes.

B. Argon Valve (17732) replaces handle on phenolic body HW-17s(16X48, 16X50, and 634720) and provides on-off control of gas flowat Torch. (See Section 2 for installation instructions.)

C. Braided nylon sheath to protect service lines - P/N 2075198 (9-ftlong) and P/N 2075200 (20-ft long).

D. Tig Accessory Kit (999126) includes three collets, three colletbodies, three 7-in. long 2% thoriated electrodes (each in 1/16-in.,3/32-in., and 1/8-in. sizes), three high impact cups (Nos. 5, 6, and8), and one short torch cap.

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Table 1-1. Electrode and Cup Sizes for Different Welding Currents

Welding Currents (Amps)

ElectrodeDiameter(Inches)

High-Impact Cup

No.Ceramic Cup

No.

ACHF* DCSP** DCRP**

Using pure tungstenelectrodes

Using thoriatedelectrodes ***

Using pure orthoriatedtungsten electrodes

5-1510-60

50-100100-150

5-2060-80

70-150---

5-2015-80

70-150---

------

10-2015-30

.020

.0401/163/32or1/8

44-54-5-65-6-7-8

4-54-54-5-66-7-8

* Based on use of unbalanced wave transformer. If using balanced wave transformer, reduce maximum values by about 30 % or usethe next larger size electrode.

** Thoriated tungsten electrodes are recommended when gas lens and high frequency starting are used.*** Balled electrode tip ends can best be formed and maintained at these ac current levels.

Table 1-2. Collets and Collet Bodies

Electrode Size

ColletStandard

Collet BodyGas Lens Collet

Body*Large Dia.Gas

LensCollet Body**in. mm

0.020 0.5 10N21 10N29 45V29 ---

0.040 1.0 10N22 10N30 45V24 ---

1/16 1.6 10N23 10N31 45V25 ---

3/32 2.4 10N24 10N32 45V26 45V64

1/8 3.2 10N25 10N28 45V27 995795

5/32 4.0 54N20 406488*** 45V28 45V63

* Collet body insulator (P/N 54N01) is required when using gas lens collet bodies.** Collet body insulator (P/N 54N63) is required when using large diameter gas lens collet bodies.*** Use of a gas lens collet body is recommended for this size.

Table 1-3. Gas Cups

Cup No. 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Short*

High-Impact Cup 10N50 10N49 10N48 10N47 10N46 10N45 10N44 ---

Sleeved High-Impact Cup 10N56 10N55 10N54 10N53 10N52 10N51 --- ---

Ceramic Cup 105Z43 105Z42 105Z44 105Z45 08N78 08N79 08N80 ---

Long Ceramic Cup 12N03 105Z60 12N02 105Z61 --- --- --- ---

Gas Lens High-Impact Cup 54N18 54N17 54N16 54N15 54N14 --- --- 54N19

Large Dia. Gas Lens High-impact Cup --- --- --- --- --- 53N88 53N87 53N89

Gas Lens Ceramic Cup 54N35 54N34 54N33 54N32 54N31 --- --- 54N36

SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION

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SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION

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2.1 Setup and Installation

A. Connect the regulator/flowmeter to a gas cylinder. Refer to theinstructions supplied with the regulator/flowmeter for details onattaching and adjusting the regulator.

B. Connect one end of the gas hose (40V77 or 34V38) to the regulatoroutlet and the other end to the torch cable adaptor (105Z57).

C. Connect the power cable adaptor to the welding power source,either directly or through a suitable length of welding cable fitted withlugs.

D. Install collet body, collet, electrode, and cup on torch (see Figure2-1) as follows:

1. Screw in collet body. (If using a gas lens, assemble insulatoron collet body before installing.)

2. Apply a thin coat of silicone grease to the surface of the cup thatmates with the torch body and then screw on cup.

3. Remove torch cap and slide collet into position (tapered endfirst).

4. Slip electrode down through hole in top of collet until end ofelectrode extends beyond rim of cup. (Exact extension variesfrom 1/8 inch for butt welding with standard collet bodies to3/4 inch or more for corner or fillet welds with gas lens colletbodies and cups).

5. Screw on the torch cap and tighten. The cap will press downon the collet to grip the electrode securely. To readjustelectrode, loosen torch cap.

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

NOTEWhen using high frequency withsleeved high- impact cups, arcingmay sometimes occur betweenthe electrode and the steel sleeve.To avoid this, it is advantageousto extend the electrode as far aspossible consistent with the par-ticular application.

"O" RING

TORCH CAPELECTRODE

ELECTRODECOLLET

TORCH BODYCOLLET BODY

CUP

GAS LENSCUP

GAS LENSCOLLETBODY

GAS LENSINSULATOR

Figure 2-1. Exploded View of HW-17 Torch

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2.2 Operating Instructions

A. Make sure that all gas connections in the system and the torch caphave been securely tightened.

B. With the regulator flow-adjusting valve closed, open the gascylinder or station valve.

C. Set the power source for the desired welding current.

D. Open all shielding gas valves downstream from the flowmeter orflowmeter/regulator (e.g., valve on torch, lever-operated shutoffvalve, or solenoid-operated valve in power source).

E. Set shielding gas flow to the desired level, as registered onflowmeter tube or gauge.

NOTEPurge the gas hose by allowing thegas to flow long enough (up to 15minutes on new torch; less than 5minutes thereafter) to drive out airand moisture. This will help preventweld contamination. 2.3 Installation of Argon Shutoff Valve

Referring to Figure 2-2, install argon shutoff valve (17732) on HW-17phenolic body torch originally supplied without valve (16X48, 16X50, or634720) as follows:

A. Remove and discard the torch handle (105Z55).

B. Remove the power cable from the torch body.

C. Screw the front handle (12N06) of the argon valve to the torch body.

D. Remove the rear handle (17731) from the argon valve.

E. Assemble valve body (17729) to torch body.

F. Pass the power cable through the rear handle and attach it to thevalve body (17729).

G. Screw the rear handle to the valve body.

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION

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Figure 2-2. Argon Shutoff Valve Assembly (P/N 17732)

FLEX SUPPORT - 19191(634705, 634706, & 601152)

VALVE BODY - 17729"O" RING - 85W10 (1/4" I.D.)

HW-17 TORCH

FRONT HANDLE - 12N06

REAR HANDLE - 17731

(2) "O" RING - 86W04(5/16" I.D.)

VALVE SLEEVE -17730

3.1 Maintenance

A. A poor shielding gas connection, or a leaky hose, will not only wastegas but permit the entry of minute amounts of air, sufficient tocontaminate both the electrode and the weld. Trouble signs: abluish cast on the electrode after it has cooled; in welding aluminum,a dark gray deposit on or beside the weld bead.

B. Keep the torch hose away from hot metal.

C. Do not try to repair concentric power cable, it should be replaced.Two piece cable and hose assemblies may be repaired using therepair kits noted in parts breakdown. The kits include replacementfittings and lugs for the cable and hose.

D. If an electrode becomes contaminated, shut off power, then removeelectrode from torch. Break off the contaminated end (nicking witha grinding wheel first will help) and replace electrode.

E. Periodically check on the sealing "O" ring on the torch cap. If itshows signs of wear or distortion, cut it off. Then install new "O" ring(181W53) using the assembly tool (13N42) supplied with the torch.Apply a small amount of silicone grease to the new "O" ring beforeattempting to slide it over the tool and into the cap groove.

SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE

If this equipment does not operate prop-erly, stop work immediately and investi-gate the cause of the malfunction. main-tenance work must be performed by anexperienced person and electrical workby a trained electrician. do not permituntrained persons to inspect, clean, orrepair this equipment. use only recom-mended replacement parts.

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3.2 Replacement of Gas Lens Screens (See Figure 3-1)

If screens are plugged by spatter, replace as follows:

A. With the collet body removed from the torch, remove the outer snap-ring (54N71). This can be done by using a small screwdriver, or anelectrode with a diameter no greater than 3/32". Insert the tip in theslot on the outer sleeve of the collet body, and pry out the snapring.

B. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, pry out the inner snapring(54N69).

SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE

Figure 3-1. Replaceable Parts in Collet Bodies 45V63, 995795,and 45V64

C. Hold the collet body with the screens down, and gently tap the bodyon the work bench. The body contains three fine and one coarsescreens, separated by spacers. If the screens are not badly fouled,they should drop out of the body. Excessive fouling may necessi-tate prying out the screens.

D. Inspect the screens and replace those which show plugging or otherdamage.

E. Replace the screens and spacers making sure that a spacer isinstalled between each screen, and that the coarsest screen isinserted last. Replace the snaprings.

SCREEN (250 mesh)54N66

SCREEN (100 mesh)54N67

INNER SPACER54N68

INNER SNAPRING54N69

OUTER SNAPRING54N71

OUTER SPACER54N70

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SECTION 4 REPLACEMENT PARTS

4.1 REPLACEMENT PARTS

The following illustrations of the HW-17, HW-17R, and HW-17FTorch identify each replacement part by item number as tabulated in therelated parts list. The list identifies each part by part number, descrip-tion, and quantity used.

4.2 ORDERING

To assure proper operation, it is recommended that only genuineESAB parts and products be used with this equipment. The use of non-ESAB parts may void your warranty.

Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB distributor or from:

ESAB Welding & Cutting ProductsAttn: Customer Service Dept.P.O. Box 100545Florence, SC 29501-0545

A. Give the part number, description and quantity of each partrequired.

B. Give part number and description of equipment on which the partsare to be used.

C. Indicate any special shipping instructions.

For technical assistance directly from an ESAB service representative, call(843)664-4416 or 5550. Additionally, ESAB offers a toll free facsimile (FAX)service via 1-800-446-5693.

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Table 4-1. HW-17 Hard Body Assemblies

9

10

65

8

7

LD Gas Lens Access.(See Tables 1-2, 1-3)

Gas Lens Access.(See Tables 1-2, 1-3)

Standard Access.(See Tables 1-2, 1-3)

12

3

4NOTE: Torch part nos. 634705, 634706, and 601152

incorporate an argon shutoff valve assembly in place of handle(105Z55). The valve assembly is illustrated in Figure 2-2.

3/8" - 24

Figure 4-1. HW-17 Hard Body Torch Components

HW-17, 60 deg., 12-1/2 ft. 16X48 HW-17V, 60 deg., 12-1/2 ft. 16X48LV

HW-17, 60 deg., 25 ft. 16X50 HW-17V, 60 deg., 25 ft. 16X50LV

HW-17, 90 deg., 25 ft. 634720 HW-17-2, 60 deg., (2) pc cable, 12-1/2 ft. 33855

HW-17V (slide), 60 deg., 12-1/2 ft. 634705 HW-17-2, 60 deg., (2) pc cable, 25 ft. 33856

HW-17V (slide), 60 deg., 25 ft. 634706 HW-17V-2, 60 deg., (2) pc cable, 12-1/2 ft. 33813

HW-17V (slide), 90 deg., 12-1/2 ft. 601152 HW-17V-2, 60 deg., (2) pc cable, 25 ft. 33814

HW-17-2-TL, 60 deg., 2 pc cable,w/Twist-Lock Conn., 12 1/2 ft.

35782 HW-17V-2-TL, 60 deg. (2) pc cable w/Twist-LockConn., 12 1/2 ft.

35857

3/8" - 24

5/8" - 24

*Optional PVC Power Cable 57Y01 (12 1/2'); 57Y03 (25')

ITEM

NO.

QTY

REQ.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

105Z55

997022*

997023*

33946

33947

35873

34651

105Z57

54N01

54N63

601477

57Y04

57Y02

57Y06

57Y06LV

HANDLE

POWER CABLE RUBBER (12-1/2 FT.)

POWER CABLE RUBBER (25 FT.)

2-PC CABLE & HOSE ASSY. (12-1/2 FT.)

2-PC CABLE & HOSE ASSY. (25 FT.)

2-PC CABLE & HOSE ASSY. w/TWIST-LOCK CONN. (12 1/2 FT.)

REPAIR KIT

POWER CABLE ADAPTER

GAS LENS INSULATOR

LD. GAS LENS INSULATOR

BODY, 90 DEG.

CAP, SHORT (includes "O" ring 98W18)

CAP, LONG (includes "O" ring 98W18)

BODY, 60 DEG.

BODY W/ ROTARY VALVE (includes valve stem 19621)

11 1 19621 VALVE STEM (includes o-ring 598869)

11

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Table 4-2. HW-17R Silicone Rubber Assemblies

Standard Access.(See Tables 4-3, 4-5)

Lg. Dia. Gas Lens Access.(See Tables 4-3, 4-5)

8

9

10

7 6

11

12

1

5

4

Figure 4-2. HW-17R Silicone Rubber Torch Components

HW-17R, 60 deg., 12-1/2 ft 16X48R

HW-17R, 60 deg., 25 ft 16X50R

HW-17RV, 60 deg., 12-1/2 ft 634705R

HW-17RV, 60 deg., 25 ft 634706R

HW-17RV, 90 deg., 25 ft 601152R

HW-17RV, 60 deg., (2) pc cable, 12-1/2 ft 33813R

HW-17RV, 60 deg., (2) pc cable, 25 ft 33814R

Gas Lens Access.(See Tables 4-3, 4-5)

2

3/8" - 24

3

3/8" - 24

5/8" - 24

ITEMNO.

QTYREQ.

PARTNO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

456789101112

1111111111111111

19576R19621

997022*997023*339463394734651

105Z55105Z5754N6354N0119626

601477R57Y0457Y02

57Y06R

BODY, 60 DEG., W/ VALVE (includes valve stem 19621)VALVE STEM (includes "O' ring 598869)POWER CABLE RUBBER (12-1/2 FT)POWER CABLE RUBBER (25 FT)TWO PIECE CABLE & HOSE ASSY. (12-1/2 FT)TWO PIECE CABLE & HOSE ASSY. (25 FT)REPAIR KITHANDLEPOWER CABLE ADAPTERLD. GAS LENS INSULATORGAS LENS INSULATORGASKETBODY, 90 DEG., W/ VALVECAP, SHORT (includes "O" ring 98W18)CAP, LONG (includes "O" ring 98W18)BODY, 60 DEG.

*Optional PVC Power Cable 57Y01 (12 1/2'); 57Y03 (25')

(uses short cap 57Y04)

22

4

3

2

11109

8

76 5

Lg. Dia. Gas LensAccess. (See Tables 4-1, 4-2)

Standard Access.(See Tables 4-2, 4-2) Gas Lens Access.

(See Tables 4-1, 4-2)

HW-17F, 12-1/2 ft 19881

HW-17FV, 12-1/2 ft 19882

HW-17F, 25 ft 19883

HW-17FV, 25 ft 19884

HW-17FV-2, (2) pc cable, 12-1/2 ft 33815

HW-17FV-2, (2) pc cable, 25 ft 33816

Table 4-3. HW-17F Flexible Head Assemblies

Figure 4-3. HW-17F Flexible Head Torch Components

1

12

*Optional PVC Power Cable 57Y01 (12 1/2'); 57Y03 (25')

ITEMNO.

QTYREQ.

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105Z55997022*997023*339463394734651

105Z5754N6354N01196261988557Y0457Y021988619621

HANDLEPOWER CABLE RUBBER (12-1/2 FT.)POWER CABLE RUBBER (25 FT.)2-PC CABLE & HOSE ASSY. (12-1/2 FT.)2-PC CABLE & HOSE ASSY. (25 FT.)REPAIR KIT FOR TWO PIECE CABLE & HOSE ASSY.POWER CABLE ADAPTERLD. GAS LENS INSULATORGAS LENS INSULATORGASKETBODY ASSY.CAP, SHORT (includes "O" ring 98W18)CAP, LONG (includes "O" ring 98W18)BODY ASSY. W/ VALVE (includes valve stem 19621)VALVE STEM (includes "O" ring 598869)

3/8" - 24

3/8" - 24

5/8" - 24

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Notes

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Notes

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REVISION HISTORY

1. Revision "AC" of 09/2003 added note "uses short cap 57Y04" to Table 4-2, P/N 601152R. Various editorialchanges and format modifications have also been incorporated.

2. Revision "AD" of 02/2004 updated Replacement Parts pages to correctly identify valve assembly and associatedo-ring.

3. Added insert in back of manual from scan of document F15-159 - 12 / 2004.

F-9685-AE 12 / 2004

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