BUG-O Systems CW-5AX - Manual (Page 5)

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INTRODUCTION
The CW-5AX Circle Welder is designed for circular single or multi-pass welding of couplings on sprinkler
pipe utilizing MIG or FLUX CORED process, with gas shielding. The CW-5AX is also equipped for multi-pass
sub-arc welding of nozzles into vessels or domed heads. For one to twelve inch diameter welds.
FEATURES
• Amperage & wire speed control
• Amperage & voltage meter kit
• Wire feeder with one set of drive rolls
• 1/12 HP P.M. motor and rotational speed control
• 500 AMP Gun & cable assembly
• Gas shielding kit with 120 VAC solenoid valve
• 5/8" (16 mm) gas cup
• Burn back control
• 50 ft. (15 m) power cable
• 50 ft. (15 m) gas shielding hose
• 50 ft. (15 m) weld cable
• Quick disconnects for all cables
• Weld contact switch
• Cold wire inch switch
• Wire direction switch
• Pre and post flow controls
• Wire reel adaptor for 30 lb. (14 kg) spools
• Adjustable vertical and horizontal torch positioning system with torch angle adjustment
• Rise and fall cam assembly with 5" (125 mm) of travel
• Brushes and collector rings for welding current, rated at 500 AMPS 100% duty cycle
• Brushes and collector rings for all controls, eliminates cable and hose wrap
SETUP AND OPERATION
POWER SOURCE
Use only constant voltage type power sources with this circle welder machine. If using a multiple process power
source, be sure that it is set for constant voltage output as per the instructions in the manual for the power source. Set
the power source polarity switch or properly connect the electrodes and work leads for the correct electrode polarity.
FIXTURING
All circle welders have to be fixtured in some manner from the top of the shaft. This may be achieved in one of the
following: column & boom, manipulator or carriage & monorail.
GUNS AND CABLES
All circle welders come equipped with a gun and cable assembly. It is our recommendation that at least once a week
the liner be taken out of the cable and soaked overnight in a solvent solution. To keep the wire moving it is also
recommended that a felt clip be saturated with a product like Ferro Slick and feed through the incoming tube of the
wire feeder at least once a day.