*R-22-15-520 (05X01) corrects to B acetylene tank. R-22-15-200 (05X02) to MC tank.
If you desire to extend the range of any kit listed above after welding heads (thin gauge to 3/8-in. thick steel) and cutting
nozzles (1/16-in. to 2-in. thick steel) are available for attachment to the W-200 welding torch and CW-200 cutting attachment
(see Tables). You may also use the PREST-O-LITE tips and attachment (such as SWIRLJET tips and halide leak detectors
with the W-200-to-POL Tip Adaptor) supplied with each General Maintenance kit, contact your Prest-O-Lite distributor for
additional information as well as available accessories.
Attaches to torch hose fittings. Designed to provide certain measure of protection against back flow of one gas into hose of
other Nominal pressure drop with ample flow capacity for cutting up to 2-in. thick steel.
These instructions are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and
safe practices for oxy-fuel gas equipment, we urge you to read our booklet Precautions and Safe Practices for
Welding, Cutting and Heating, Form 2035. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate or maintain this
equipment. Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these
instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further information.
The welding torch handle, cutting attachment and regulators covered by these instructions are listed by Underwriters
Laboratories only when used in combination with welding tips, cutting nozzles and parts manufactured by ESAB
Welding & Cutting Products, to the specifications on file with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and when they are
used in the gas service to which they are designed and listed. The use of other welding tips, cutting nozzles and
parts that cause damage or failure to the equipment will void the manufacturers warranty.
Be sure this information reaches the operator.
You can get extra copies through your supplier.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They summarize precautionary information from the references listed
in Additional Safety Information section. Before performing any
installation or operating procedures, be sure to read and follow the safety precautions listed below as well as all other
manuals, material safety data sheets, labels, etc. Failure to observe Safety Precautions can result in injury or death.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS - Some
welding, cutting and gouging processes are
noisy and require ear protection. Hot metal can
cause skin burns and heat rays may injure
eyes. Training in the proper use of the processes and equipment is essential to prevent
accidents. Also:
1.Always wear safety glasses with side shields in any work area,
even if welding helmets, face shields, or goggles are also required.
2.Wear flameproof gauntlet type gloves, heavy long-sleeve shirt,
cuffless trousers, high-topped shoes, and a welding helmet or
cap for hair protection, to protect against hot sparks and hot
metal. A flameproof apron may also be desirable as protection
against radiated heat and sparks.
3.Hot sparks or metal can lodge in rolled up sleeves, trousers
cuffs, or pockets. Sleeves and collars should be kept buttoned,
and open pockets eliminated from the front of clothing.
4.Protect other personnel from hot sparks with a suitable nonflammable partition or curtains.
5.Use goggles over safety glasses when chipping slag or grinding. Chipped slag may be hot and can travel considerable distances. Bystanders should also wear goggles over safety
glasses.
FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS - Heat from a flame
can act as an ignition source. Hot slag or sparks
can also cause fires or explosions. Therefore:
1.Remove all combustible materials well away from the work
area or completely cover the materials with a protective nonflammable covering. Combustible materials include wood,
cloth, sawdust, liquid and gas fuels, solvents, paints and coatings, paper, etc.
2.Hot sparks or hot metal can fall through cracks or crevices in
floors or wall openings and cause a hidden smoldering fire on
the floor below. Make certain that such openings are protected
from hot sparks and metal.
3.Do not weld, cut, or perform any other hot work on materials,
containers, or piping until it has been completely cleaned so
that no substances on the material can produce flammable or
toxic vapors. Do not do hot work on closed containers. They
may explode.
4.Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use, such
as a garden hose, a pail of water or sand, or portable fire
extinguisher. Be sure you are trained in its use.
5.After completing operations, inspect the work area to be sure
that there are no hot sparks or hot metal which could cause a
later fire. Use fire watchers when necessary.
6.For additional information, refer to NFPA Standard 51B, Fire
Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes, which
is available from the National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
FUMES AND GASES - Fumes and gases, particularly in confined spaces, can cause discomfort or injury. Do not breathe fumes or
gases from welding or cutting, Therefore:
1.Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area by natural or mechanical ventilation means. Do not weld, cut, or gouge
on materials such as galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper,
zinc, lead, beryllium, or cadmium unless positive mechanical
ventilation is provided. Do not breathe fumes and gases from
these materials.
2.If you develop momentary eye, nose, or throat irritation while
operating, this is an indication that ventilation is not adequate.
Stop work at once and take necessary steps to improve ventilation in the work area. Do not continue to operate if physical
discomfort persists.
3.Refer to ANSI/ASC Standard Z49.1 listed below for specific
ventilation recommendations.
4.WARNING:This product, when used for welding or
1.Always have qualified personnel perform the installation,
troubleshooting, and maintenance work. Do not operate or
repair any equipment unless you are qualified to do so.
2.Keep all oxy-fuel equipment free of grease or oil. Grease, oil,
and other similar combustible materials, when ignited, can burn
violently in the presence of oxygen.
3.Do not abuse any equipment or accessories. Keep equipment
away from heat and wet conditions, oil or grease, corrosive
atmospheres and inclement weather.
4.Keep all safety devices in position and in good repair.
5.Use equipment for its intended purpose. Do not modify it in
any manner.
1.Use the proper gas for the process and use the proper pressure reducing regulator designed to operate from the compressed gas cylinder. Do not use adaptors to mount the regulator on the cylinder. Maintain hoses and fittings in good condition. Follow manufacturers operating instructions for mounting the regulator to the gas cylinder.
2.Always secure cylinders in an upright position by chain or strap
to suitable hand trucks, benches, walls, post, or racks. Never
secure cylinders to work tables or fixtures where they may
become part of an electrical circuit.
3.When not in use, keep cylinder valves closed. Have the valve
protection cap in place on top of the cylinder if no regulators is
installed. Secure and move cylinders by using suitable hand
trucks. Avoid rough handling of cylinders.
4.Locate cylinders away from heat, sparks, or flame of a welding, cutting, or gouging operation. Never strike an arc on a
cylinder.
5.For additional information, refer to CGA Standard P-1, Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders:, which is available from the Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
The following publications, which are available from the American
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJuene Road, Miami, FL 33126, are
recommended to you:
1.ANSI/AWS Z49.1 - Safety in Welding and Cutting.
2.AWS F4.1 - Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers and Piping That
Have Held Hazardous Substances/
cutting, produces fumes or gases which
contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause birth defects and, in
some cases, cancer. (California Health &
Safety Code §25249.5 et seq.)
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - Faulty or improperly maintained equipment, such as torches, hoses
and regulators, can result in poor work, but even
more important, it can cause injury or death
through fires. Therefore:
GAS CYLINDER HANDLING - Gas cylinders, if mishandled, can rupture or explode violently. Sudden
rupture of a cylinder, valve or relief device can injure or kill you. Therefore:
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION - For more
information on safe practices for oxy-fuel welding
and cutting equipment, ask your distributor for a
copy of Precautions and Safe Practices for Gas
Welding, Cutting, and Heating, Form 2035. Gas
apparatus safety guidelines are also available on
video cassettes from your distributor.
MEANING OF SYMBOLS - As used throughout
this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert! Your
safety is involved.
Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided,
will result in immediate, serious personal in-
jury or loss of life.
Means potential hazards which could result in
personal injury or loss of life.
Means hazards which could result in minor
personal injury.
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SP-GA 10/98
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING:
1. Open each cylinder valve slightly, for an instant, to
blow out dust and dirt that may have collected in the
valve outlet. Be sure to keep your face away from
the valve outlet to protect your eyes from dust or
dirt.
Never crack a fuel gas valve near sparks, flames,
or any other possible source of ignition.
2. Attach the regulators to the oxygen and acetylene
cylinder valves. Tighten the connection nuts with a
wrench.
3. MAKE SURE each regulator pressure-adjusting
screw is released by turning it counterclockwise until
it turns freely.
4. Open the cylinder valves SLOWLY. Open acetylene
cylinder valve no more than 1-1/2 turns.
Never stand in front of or behind the regulator
when opening the valve. Always stand to one
side.
5. Attach the hose to the regulator outlet and to the
oxygen and acetylene connections on the torch
handle. Tighten all nuts firmly with a wrench. Acetylene hose connections have left-hand threads.
6. Using Welding Head: Remove welding head connection nut from the torch handle. Insert the welding head into handle using slight back and forth twisting motion as you push. Slip connection nut over
the head and hand-tighten to handle.
Using Cutting Attachment: Set the welding head
connection nut aside and insert the cutting attachment to the torch handle in the same manner as the
welding head. Remove nozzle nut and insert cutting
nozzle into the cutting attachment head. Slip nut over
the nozzle and tighten with a wrench.
7. Check throttle valve packing nuts for tightness.
Flashbacks can cause serious burns.
Be sure gas flow is sufficient for head or nozzle size.
Adjust regulators for proper psig pressures.
Adjust throttle valves properly.
Keep torch in good repair.
DO NOT throttle back gases to use large head or nozzle
on thin material.
TESTING FOR LEAKS:
Every welding and cutting outfit should be thoroughly
tested for leaks after it is first hooked up, and at regular
intervals thereafter. After all connections have been
made, make sure both valves on the torch handle are
closed. Then turn in the regulator pressure-adjusting
screws clockwise until the oxygen deliver-pressure
gauge registers 50 psi, the acetylene delivery-pressure
gauge registers 10 psi. Using Leak Test Solution suitable for oxygen service, such as P/N 998771 (8 oz. container), check for leaks at the cylinder valves, the cylinder-to-regulator connections, the regulator-to-hose connections, and the hose-to-torch connections. If bubbling
at any point indicates leakage, tighten the connection. If
this does not stop the leakage, close the appropriate
cylinder valve, open the torch valve to remove all pressure from the line, and finally release the regulator pressure-adjusting screw by turning it counterclockwise. Then
break the leaky connection, wipe metal seating surfaces
with a clean, dry cloth, and examine them for nicks and
scratches. Remake the connection(s) and retest. Do not
try to light the torch until you are satisfied that all connections are gas-tight.
ADJUSTING GAS PRESSURES:
Acetylene: Open the acetylene valve on the torch handle
about one turn. Turn the pressure-adjusting screw on
the acetylene regulator until its delivery-pressure gauge
indicates the desired pressure (see Table 1 or 2). Then
immediately close the torch acetylene valve.
Oxygen, Using Welding Head: Open the torch oxygen
valve WIDE (about 1-1/2 turns). Adjust oxygen pressure
at the regulator to the desired pressure (see Table 1),
and then close the torch oxygen valve.
Oxygen, Using Cutting Attachment: Open the torch
oxygen valve WIDE and leave the preheat oxygen valve
on the cutting attachment closed. Depress the cutting
oxygen valve lever on the cutting attachment. Adjust the
oxygen pressure at the regulator to the desired pressure (see Table 2). Shut off the oxygen flow by releasing
the cutting oxygen valve lever only.
LIGHTING & FLAME ADJUSTMENT:
CAUTION: Use friction lighter for lighting torch. Do NOT
use a match. Use of a match can seriously
burn your hand.
Welding or Heating Head
1. Open fuel gas valve about 1/2 turn and light the gas
at the tip.
2. Slowly close the fuel gas valve until the yellow flame
just starts to throw off smoke.
3. Open oxygen valve slowly until you have a neutral
flame.
4. If harsher or softer flame is desired, readjust the
two valves.
NOTE: When operating with a very soft flame, the weld-
ing head will tend to heat up and transfer some
of the heat back to the torch handle. This may
create some discomfort to the operator.
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Cutting Attachment
1. Open the acetylene valve on the torch handle about
1/2 turn, and light the gas at the nozzle.
2. Slowly close the acetylene throttle valve until the
yellow flame just starts to throw off black smoke.
3. Slowly open preheat oxygen valve on cutting attachment until neutral flames are obtained.
4. Finally, open the cutting oxygen valve by depressing lever and readjust for neutral flame by turning
preheat oxygen valve.
The flame now has the proper strength for any cutting
job. With this flame, acetylene is being consumed economically and the cutting attachment will be operating
at best resistance to flashback. If greater preheat flame
temperature is desired by faster starts or piercing open
the cutting oxygen valve and adjust the preheat oxygen
valve until the flame inner cones shorten about 10 percent and become sharply pointed.
SHUTTING OFF:
Close the acetylene valve first, then the oxygen valve
whether you are using a welding head or cutting attachment. However, if the cutting attachment is to be relighted
within a half-hour, you may close the preheat oxygen
valve on the attachment instead of the oxygen valve on
the torch handle.
If operations are to be stopped for more than half-hour,
you should release all pressure from regulators. To do
this, first close both cylinder valves. Then open the torch
valves. Finally, when pressure has dropped to zero, back
out the regulator pressure-adjusting screws until they
turn freely.
flame. Prest-O-Lite Tips have an operating pressure
range of 2 to 10 psi.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Do not exceed 15 psig acetylene during operation.
Flow: There must be proper flow of gases for safe
operation and full performance. This requires the following three conditions: (1) the regulators that determine
the inlet pressure to the hoses must be set to the correct
pressure: (2) the hoses and their connectors must have
adequate capacity for the job (hoses that are too long,
too small or have connectors with small passageways
can cause problems); and (3) the throttle valves on the
torch must be adjusted with the procedure shown in
these instructions.
Note: Items (1) and (2) can be checked by measuring
the gas pressures at the torch. Gauge adaptors
are available for this purpose.
Backfire: Improper operation of the torch or cutting attachment may cause the flame to go out with a loud
pop. (If you are welding, the flame will often reignite
instantly.) Such a backfire may be caused by contact of
tip or nozzle seats due to dirt or nicks on seats or to a
loose nozzle nut. After a backfire, you can normally relight the flames immediately. However, if backfires occur repeatedly, shut off the torch. Check the O ring seals
between the welding head or cutting attachment and the
handle, and the nozzle seats (if cutting). Readjust operating pressure (see charts on this page) and relight.
AIR-ACETYLENE TIP (Gen. Maintenance Kit)
To use the PREST-O-LITE air-acetylene tip, screw it into
adaptor 639040 hand tight. Then attach that assembly
to the W-200 handle in place of the welding head. There
is no need to disconnect the oxygen hose from the torch
handle. There is no need to readjust the pressure setting on either oxygen or acetylene regulators. Keep the
torch oxygen valve closed --but if you open it accidentally, nothing will happen since the adaptor plugs off the
oxygen passages at the front of the torch handle.
To light, merely open the torch handle acetylene valve
and light the gas at the tip with a friction lighter. Then
adjust the acetylene valve until you have the desired
Flashback: Under certain circumstances, the flame may
not pop out (backfire) but instead burn back inside the
torch with a shrill hissing or squeal. This is call a flashback. A flashback should never occur if (1) the equipment is in good condition; (2) preheat ports on cutting
nozzles or welding tips are cleaned frequently; (3) operating pressures are correct; and (4) throttle valves are
adjusted properly. Should a flashback occur, IMMEDIATELY shut off the torch. Allow it to cool off for at least a
minute. Then check your nozzle in the gas pressure,
readjust regulators if necessary and relight the torch. If
flashback recurs, send the torch handle and welding
head or cutting attachment to your distributor the repair.
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NOTE: Pressures given in the tables are measured at the regulators using 12-1/2-ft. long, 3/16-in. I.D. twin-fitted
u Supplied with Welding & Cutting and Gen. Maintenance Kits. No. 1/2" size nozzle can cut down to 1/8-in.
thick and up to 3/4-in. thick by adjusting oxygen pressure approximately 10 psi per 1/4-in. thickness below or
above the given pressure.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
For all repairs other than those covered below, send
the torch to your Prest-O-Lite supplier or to ESAB
Remanufacturing Center, 411 S. Ebenezer Road, Florence SC 29501. Improperly repaired apparatus is
hazardous.
Torch Handle and Cutting Attachment Throttle
Valves - Leakage around a throttle valve can almost
always be corrected by tightening the packing nut slightly.
If necessary, replace the complete throttle valve assembly as directed below.
If a throttle valve will not shut off completely, loosen the
packing nut and unscrew the throttle valve assembly from
the body. Wipe the stainless steel ball seat in the throttle
valve, and the seating surface in the body with a clean
cloth. Then reinstall the valve, retighten the packing nut,
and operate the valve several times, closing it with maximum force. If this does not end the leakage, install a
new throttle valve assembly. When you do so, tighten
the packing nut until you find it extremely difficult to turn
the valve wheel. Set the unit aside for a few hours to set
the packing. Then loosen the packing nut until the throttle
valve turns easily.
Cutting Valve - If leakage is detected around the cutting valve, or if the valve does not shut off completely
when cutting oxygen valve lever is released, unscrew
the lock screw with a spanner wrench. When the thread
is fully disengaged, lift out the cutting valve assembly.
Then tilt the attachment and let the valve spring drop
out in your hand.
tor tube from the body. Withdraw the entire assembly of
parts. Remove mixer by rapping the end of the cutting
attachment body sharply against a block of wood, or by
turning a No. 540 screw, at least 1-1/4-in. long, into
the thread provided in the end of the mixer, and then
pulling on the screw head.
Clean orifice at front end of mixer with a No. 55 cleaning
drill, and cross-drillings with a No. 66 drill or soak the
mixer overnight in a solution of OXWELD Nozzle Cleaning Compound (P/N 761F00), rinse and blow dry with
clean air.
Inspect all Orings and replace them if they are not in
good condition. Reassemble in reverse order, and tighten
locknut against body securely.
Welding Heads and Cutting Nozzles - Welding heads
and cutting nozzle orifices should be cleaned by hand
using OXWELD tip cleaners, whenever a flame distortion is noticed, maintaining clean orifices is highly recommended for reducing any incidence of flashback. If
you do not have tip cleaners, twist drills of the correct
sizes may be used. Insert the drill carefully, and push it
back and forth. DO NOT TWIST THE DRILL.
For longer life, tip and nozzle should be soaked periodically in OXWELD Nozzle Cleaning Compound P/N
761F00.
Check the condition of Oring on the welding heads periodically. If they appear to be in your condition, or are
worn that the head can be inserted in the handle without
noticeable resistance, replace them.
Now pull the lock screw off the throttle valve and remove seat and retainer from the stem. Examine the stem
carefully. If either the seating surface or the cylindrical
section that runs in the valve screw is marred, replace
the stem with a new part. Always replace the seat with a
new part. Replace the small Oring in the lock screw
with a new part if there has been leakage around the
valve stem. Replace the large Oring if there has been
leakage around lock screw 57K02. Place new seat in
stem. Slide in the retainer and insert stem in lockscrew.
Be sure the lockscrew has both Orings in position). Finally, slide valve spring into body, insert valve assembly,
and tighten lock screw.
Cutting Attachment Mixer: To remove the mixer for
cleaning or replacement, back off locknut 56K09 until it
reaches the end of the thread on the adaptor tube 19K09.
Continue turning it with a wrench, to unscrew the adap-
W-200/P-O-L Tip Adaptor, P/N 639040 - This adaptor
is equipped with 14K07 and 85W11 Orings on the mixer
and (same as W-200 welding heads) and 83W85 Orings
on the tip end. Check these Orings periodically and replace if worn or if in poor condition.
Regulator - Regulators in need of repair should be returned to your Prest-O-Lite supplier. If you have your
own properly equipped and staffed repair facility, repair
parts information Form 15-299 is available on request.
Oil or grease is easily ignited and burns violently in
the presence of oxygen under pressure. Handle oxygen apparatus only with clean hands or gloves.
Never use oxygen as a substitute for compressed
air.
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PARTS INFORMATION
All parts which can be replaced without breaking soldered or brazed joints are illustrated and listed below.
When ordering parts, please give both part number and description (including size where appropriate).
(2) Throttle Valve Assemblies (P/N
09M24) are the only replacement parts
on the W-200 torch (999805).
NOZZLE NUT - 802
TIP
(See Table 1)
NUT - 12K15
MIXER THROAT
(See Table 1)
MIXER (See Table 1)
'O' RING - 14K07
(3/8" I.D.)
THROTTLE VALVE
ASS'Y - 09M24
'O' RING - 85W11
(3/8" I.D.)
ROLL PIN - 1/8" x 5/8"
LEVER - 24K13
MIXER - 639347
LOCKNUT - 56K09
SPRING - 23K08
CUTTING
VALV E
ASSEMBLY
08M06
NUT - 12K17
CW-200 Cutting Attachment - 05L20
STEM - 09K13
SEAT - 32Z01
RETAINER - 57K03
'O' RING - 14K07 (3/8" I.D.)
'O' RING - 85W11 (1/8" I.D.)
9/16" - 24
LOCK SCREW
- 57K02
'O' RING - 14K12 (9/64" I.D.)
'O' RING - 14K12 (9/64" I.D.)
'O' RING - 14K07 (3/8" I.D.)
'O' RING - 14K07
(3/8" I.D.)
'O' RING - 85W11
(3/8" I.D.)
ADAPTOR - 19K08
Welding Head
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OXWELD, PUROX and PREST-O-LITE are registered trademarks of ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
F-12-330-K10/2000Printed in U.S.A.
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