Tweco Quick Robotic Torch - Manual (Page 8)

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SM-QRTORCH INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
2.01 How to Use this Manual
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including
the chapters on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTE may appear. Pay particular attention to the information
provided under these headings. These special annotations
are easily recognized as follows:
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WARNING
a WaRning gives infoRMation RegaRding
possible peRsonal injuRy.
CAUTION
A CAUTION refers to possible equipment
damage.
NOTE
A NOTE offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures.
2.02 Receipt of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against the invoice
to make sure it is complete and inspect the equipment for
possible damage due to shipping. If there is any damage,
notify the carrier immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete
information concerning damage claims or shipping errors to
the location in your area listed in the inside back cover of this
manual. Include a full description of the parts in error.
If you want additional or replacement copies of this CD,
please contact Tweco
® Robotics at the address and phone
number in your area listed on the inside back cover of this
manual. Include the Manual number (from page i) and CD
part number: 64-2601.
2.03 Introduction
Tweco ® Robotics Quick Robotic Torch series provide many
features that will enhance your robotic welding application.
The Quick Robotic Torch series are offered in either air-cooled,
water-cooled or water/air-cooled cable assemblies. The
series also include a push button “inch-switch” positioned
at the front end of the torch block that allows the welding
wire to be manually fed through the torch prior to the welding
sequence.
Another separate line of the Quick Robotic Torch series offer a
nozzle-sensing feature which will help locate the relationship
between the conductor tube nozzle to the weld joint position.
All Quick Robotic Torches are offered in lengths ranging from
3ft. (91cm) – 15ft. (5m).
2.04 Standard features
Quick conductor tube lock for easy conductor tube
replacement.
E-stop cable with connections.
Inner cable protective jacket.
Heavy cable support springs on both front and rear.
Kevlar ® /Nylon outer protective cable cover.
Water-cooled cables have built in water shut-off valves
in the front housing.
Quick hose connections on all water-cooled cables.
Internal purge hose for spraying anti-spatter through
the conductor tube and nozzle.
All cable assemblies are furnished with a Tweco ® ,
Miller ® , and Lincoln ® rear connector plug.
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