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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GTAW

TORCHES Ŧ READ BEFORE USING SPECIFICATIONS

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Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions.
Model

1-1. Symbol Usage WP-17V

Ampere Rating 150 Amps W/Argon Gas @ 60% Duty Cycle DCEN; 115 Amps W/Argon Gas @ 60% Duty Cycle ACHF
DANGER! Ŧ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions.
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The Cooling Method Air
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols
or explained in the text. Tungsten Size .020 Thru 1/8 in. (0.5 Thru 3.2 mm)
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. The possible Cable Options 12.5 ft (3.8 m) Or 25 ft (7.6 m) One-Piece Rubber
hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex- This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC
plained in the text. SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult sym- 12.5 ft (3.8 m) Or 25 ft (7.6 m) Two-Piece Rubber
bols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the
NOTICE Ŧ Indicates statements not related to personal injury. hazards. Dimensions Length: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
Handle Diameter: 7/8 in. (22 mm)
Weight: 6.85 oz (194 g)
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards

ESPAÑOL
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you Model
see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions
to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is Keep your head out of the fumes. WP-26V
only a summary of the more complete safety information Ventilate area, or use breathing device.
found in the welding power source Owner’s Manual. Read Amperage Rating 200 Amps W/Argon Gas At 60% Duty Cycle DCEN; 150 Amps W/Argon Gas At 60%duty Cycle ACHF
Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and manufacturer’s
and follow all Safety Standards.
instructions for material used. Cooling Method Air
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. Tungsten Size .020 Thru 5/32 in. (0.5 Thru 4.0 mm)
repair this unit.

Shut off compressed gas supply when not in Cable Options 12.5 ft (3.8 m) or 25 ft (7.6 m) One-Piece Rubber
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away. use. 12.5 ft (3.8 m) or 25 ft (7.6 m) Two-Piece Rubber

WP-17 WP-26
Always ventilate confined spaces or use ap-
proved air-supplied respirator. Dimensions Length: 8.5 in. (216 mm);
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Handle Diameter: 1.13 in. (29 mm)
Always wear dry insulating gloves. WELDING can cause fire or explosion. Weight: 10.8 oz (306 g)

WP-17V WP-26V
Insulate yourself from work and ground.
Do not weld near flammable material.
Do not touch live electrode or electrical parts.
Do not weld on containers that have held com-
Before welding, verify torch head is firmly attached to the torch
bustibles, or on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes
body.
unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 and

WP-17FV WP-26P Duty Cycle

Do not wrap torch hoses and power cable together with tape or AWS A6.0 (see Safety Standards).
plastic wire ties. Wrapping restricts water flow which may cause
Hand-Held Air-Cooled TIG

FRANÇAIS
Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
power cable to overheat and torch hose to burst.

(GTAW) Torches Repair or replace worn, damaged, or cracked torch or cable

insulation. HOT PARTS can burn.

WP-26FV
60% Duty Cycle AT 150 Amperes DCEN Using Argon Gas

WP-17F Torches manuelles TIG refroidies

par eau
Turn off welding power source before changing tungsten elec-
trode or torch parts.
Keep all covers and handle securely in place.
Allow torch to cool before touching.
Do not touch hot metal.
Protect hot metal from contact by others. 0
17V 60%dutycycle

WP-26F
Definition

WP-17V-PSH Antorchas manuales enfriadas

por agua para TIG (GTAW)
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
NOISE can damage hearing.
Check for noise level limits exceeding those
10
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10
minutes that torch can weld at
rated load without overheating.
6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting
specified by OSHA. Minutes

WP-17-PSH
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.
weld.
Warn others nearby about noise hazard.
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 Z49.1 and Z87.1
listed in Safety Standards).
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
26V 60% Duty Cycle At 200 Amperes Using Argon Gas w/DCEN

Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s

Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your Manual carefully before installing, operating, 0 60%dutycycle
helmet. or servicing unit. Read the safety information Definition
Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, at the beginning of the manual and in each 10
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10
glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc. section. minutes that torch can weld at
Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer. rated load without overheating.
material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection. Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner’s Minutes
Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local 6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting
codes.

INSTALLATION Connecting Torch

Required Torch Parts And Torch Assembly

! Turn Off welding power

source power before install-
4 ing torch.
Obtain the following hose:
1 Gas Hose With 5/8-18 Right-
3 If applicable, install high-frequency unit. Hand Fittings
Connections:
Torch Without Gas Valve 4
5 2 Regulator/Flowmeter
2
3 Gas Cylinder
2 3
6 4 Welding Power Source
5 Gas Valve
9 Operating Torch Gas Valve:
1
7 Valve controls gas preflow and post-
1
flow. Open valve on torch just before
12 welding.
Preflow is used to purge the immedi-
8 ate weld area of atmosphere.
Postflow is required to cool tungsten
6 and weld, and to prevent contamina-
tion of tungsten and weld. After weld-
10 ing, leave valve open about 1 sec-
5 ond for every 10 amperes of weld
current. Close valve on torch when
7 postflow is finished.
11 WC-0214A
8
6 One-Piece Torch Cable
1 Cup 7 One-Piece Power Cable 10 Weldcraft QCS (Optional) 7 Power Cable Adapter
2 Collet Body 8 International Style Adapter 11 Power Cable Adapter Connect gas hose and power cable
3 Collet 9 Gas Hose For International Style Ad- to adapter before connecting adapt-
12 Tungsten Electrode (See Section 5) er to weld output terminal.
4 Backcap apter 9
Includes O-ring Assembling Torch Body Installing Tungsten 8 Work Clamp
5 Torch Body Keep connections tight. Replace cup, heat To adjust tungsten position, loosen back- Connect work clamp to clean, paint-
6 Handle shield, and backcap as needed. cap. Torch With Gas Valve free location on workpiece, close to
weld.
Use wire brush or sandpaper to
clean metal at weld joint area.
4
International Style Connector Assembly 9 Foot Control
2

1 3 1 Weld Output Cable

2 Insulating Boot 3
2
3 Sleeve
Slide insulating boot onto cable;
strip cable and install sleeve. 1
1 in 803 313
(26 mm) 4 Connector Body

Owner’s Manual
5 Setscrew Tools Needed:
6
5 Insert cable with sleeve fully into
connector body, tighten setscrew,
4 and slide insulating boot over con- 5
nector.

Manual del Operador

3
5/8, 7/8 in.
8 7

Manuel de L’utilisateur
Tools Needed:

File: TIG (GTAW) ST-156 496 9