Tweco VAF4 Transmig - Manual (Page 53)

TRANSMIG VAF4
Manual 0-5231 3-35 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP
Installation
1. Remove cylinder valve plastic dust seal. Clean the cylinder valve outlet of impurities that may clog orifices
and damage seats before connecting the regulator.
Crack the valve (open then close) momentarily, pointing the outlet away from people and sources of igni-
tion. Wipe with a clean lint free cloth.
2. Match regulator to cylinder. Before connecting, check that the regulator label and cylinder marking agree
and that the regulator inlet and cylinder outlet match. NEVER CONNECT a regulator designed for a particular
gas or gases to a cylinder containing any other gas.
3. Connect the regulator inlet connection to cylinder or pipeline and tighten it firmly but not excessively, with
a suitable spanner.
4. Connect and tighten the outlet hose firmly and attach down-stream equipment.
5. To protect sensitive down-stream equipment a separate safety device may be necessary if the regulator is
not fitted with a pressure relief device.
Operation
With the regulator connected to cylinder or pipeline, and the adjustment screw/knob fully disengaged, pressurize
as follows:
1. Stand to one side of regulator and slowly open the cylinder valve. If opened quickly, a sudden pressure
surge may damage internal regulator parts.
2. With valves on downstream equipment closed, adjust regulator to approximate working pressure. It is
recommended that testing for leaks at the regulator connection points be carried out using a suitable leak
detection solution or soapy water.
3. Purge air or other unwanted welding grade shielding gas from equipment connected to the regulator by
individually opening then closing the equipment control valves. Complete purging may take up to ten
seconds or more, depending upon the length and size of the hose being purged.
Adjusting Flow Rate
Art: A-05088_AB
Figure 3-35 Adjust Flow Rate
With the regulator ready for operation, adjust working flow rate as follows:
1. Slowly turn adjusting screw/knob in (clockwise) direction until the outlet gauge indicates the required flow
rate.
NOTE
It may be necessary to re-check the shielding gas regulator flow rate following the first weld sequence
due to back pressure present within shielding gas hose assembly.
2. To reduce flow rate, allow the welding grade shielding gas to discharge from regulator by opening the
downstream valve. Bleed welding grade shielding gas into a well ventilated area and away from any igni-
tion source. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise, until the required flow rate is indicated on the gauge.
Close downstream valve.
Shutdown
Close cylinder valve whenever the regulator is not in use. To shut down for extended periods (more than 30 minutes).
1. Close cylinder or upstream valve tightly.