14 shielding gas regulator operating instructions, Transtig 170ti, 07 shielding gas regulator operating instructions – Tweco 170Ti Transtig User Manual

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TRANSTIG 170Ti

Manual 0-5279

3-13

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP

12. Shielding Gas Inlet

The Shield Gas Inlet connection is used to supply the appropriate shielding gas to the unit. Refer to section

3.08 for GTAW (TIG) set up details.

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WARNING

Only Inert Shielding Gases specifically designed for welding applications should be used.

13. On / Off Switch

This switch is used to turn the unit on/off.

14. Fan on Demand

The Transtig 170Ti is fitted with a fan on demand feature. Fan on demand automatically switches the cooling

fan off when it is not required. This has two main advantages; (1) to minimize power consumption, and

(2) to minimize the amount of contaminants such as dust that are drawn into the power source.

Note that the fan will only operate when required for cooling purposes and will automatically switch off

when not required.

3.07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions

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WARNING

This equipment is designed for use with welding grade (Inert) shielding gases only.

Shielding Gas Regulator Safety
This regulator is designed to reduce and control high pressure gas from a cylinder or pipeline to the working

pressure required for the equipment using it.
If the equipment is improperly used, hazardous conditions are created that may cause accidents. It is the

users responsibility to prevent such conditions. Before handing or using the equipment, understand and

comply at all times with the safe practices prescribed in this instruction.

SPECIFIC PROCEDURES for the use of regulators are listed below.

1. NEVER subject the regulator to inlet pressure greater than its rated inlet pressure.
2. NEVER pressurize a regulator that has loose or damaged parts or is in a questionable condition. NEVER

loosen a connection or attempt to remove any part of a regulator until the gas pressure has been

relieved. Under pressure, gas can dangerously propel a loose part.

3. DO NOT remove the regulator from a cylinder without first closing the cylinder valve and releasing gas

in the regulator high and low pressure chambers.

4. DO NOT use the regulator as a control valve. When downstream equipment is not in use for extended

periods of time, shut off the gas at the cylinder valve and release the gas from the equipment.

5. OPEN the cylinder valve SLOWLY. Close after use.

User Responsibilities

This equipment will perform safely and reliable only when installed, operated and maintained, and repaired in

accordance with the instructions provided. Equipment must be checked periodically and repaired, replaced,

or reset as necessary for continued safe and reliable performance. Defective equipment should not be used.

Parts that are broken, missing, obviously worn, distorted, or contaminated should be replaced immediately.
The user of this equipment will generally have the sole responsibility for any malfunction, which results from

improper use, faulty maintenance, or by repair by anyone other than an accredited repairer.

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