Omega TW STRIPALL User guide

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The STRIPALL Thermal Wire Stripper is a compact, self-contained
unit using no external transformers or power supplies. The rugged
steel alloy heated blades are mounted on electrodes protruding from
the front of the unit. The upper blade and electrode assembly is
mounted on a movable arm which is operated by the thumb to apply
pressure to close the jaws and contains a small red button that is
depressed to heat the blades. Two adjustable stops, mounted on the
fixed lower electrode assembly, can be set to regulate the length of
strip and closing of the movable arm to prevent scraping of the
conductor when removing the unwanted insulation.

As shipped from the factory, the blades are notched to receive AWG
no. 24 or larger wire. For close stripping requirements, the notch
should be slightly larger than the diameter of the wire to be stripped.
The tool can be used with wire as small as AWG no. 43. For wire
smaller than AWG no. 32, use unnotched blades. Additional blades,
which may be obtained from OMEGA

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, are not notched so that the
user may notch to his own requirements. Notched blades for any
size wire may be obtained on special order from the factory.

CAUTION

When stripping PTFE, PVC, and silicone rubber insulations, it is
recommended that the task be done in a well-ventilated area, as a
small amount of toxic fumes may be emitted.

OPERATION

After connecting the STRIPALL to a convenient power outlet, the
stops should be adjusted. The stop closest to the blades should be
set to the exact distance from the blades for the length of insulation
to be removed. The stop with the gray tapered arm should be set so
that when the heated blades sever the insulation, they do not come
in contact with the conductor. This adjustment assures that a clean,
quality strip is obtained with no scraping of the blades against the
conductor when the unwanted insulation is pulled off with the
blades. If the STRIPALL has a Temperature Control Unit, the unit
should be tested at various control settings to find a setting that
severs the insulation with a minimum of burning, scorching, gassing,
and flowing of the insulated material.

To operate the STRIPALL, proceed as follows:

STEP 1. INSERTING THE WIRE

a. Place stripper in palm of hand with heel of thumb resting on

Thumb Rest of movable arm, just behind the red Heat Button.

b. Using free hand, insert wire between blades. Be certain that wire

lies in the notch of lower blade. Push wire against Strip Stop to
assure uniform stripping length.

c. Using the minimum amount of pressure necessary, close the jaws

with the heel of the thumb. Determine that wire is correctly placed
in the notches of both blades. Do not rock thumb forward during
closing action, as this will prematurely apply heat before blades
are properly seated on wire covering.

STEP 2. APPLYING HEAT TO THE BLADES

a. Rock thumb forward to depress Heat Button, maintaining

pressure on stripper jaws. The blades will heat in two seconds or
less, and slice through the wire covering.

b. As blades sever covering, release Heat Button, retaining pressure

on the stripper jaws.

NOTE: Do not maintain blade heat after insulation is severed.

For best results, heat should be applied no longer than
just necessary to sever covering.

c. If wire diameter is larger than the blade notches, a slight rolling

wrist motion may be necessary to sever the insulation.

STEP 3. REMOVING THE INSULATION

a. With jaws still closed, allow blades to cool one or two seconds

after release of Heat Button.

b. Keeping pressure applied to handle, pull wire straight out from

blades. Stranded wire will not untwist if the pulling action is
perpendicular to the blades.

c. Stripping is now completed, and the thumb pressure can be

removed.

MAINTENANCE

After considerable use, the STRIPALL blades will become encrusted
with residue from wire coverings. Sometimes this residue can be
burned off by applying full heat to the blades for a minute. If not, it
can be easily removed with a soft wire brush without damaging the
blades.

When installing new blades, carefully check the alignment of
notches, and be certain that the retaining screws are fully tightened
to assure optimum blade heating.

CAUTIONS

The STRIPALL is designed for the application of heat to the
blades only when cutting through the insulation. Continous
application of heat to the blades for periods longer than two
minutes voids the warranty.

The STRIPALL will not function properly unless the blades are
tightened as firmly as possible.

TW Series “STRIPALL”

Handheld Thermal Wire Strippers

INSTRUCTION

SHEET

M0016/0408

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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase.
OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and
shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.

If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR)
number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced
at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling,
improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows
evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or
vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components in which wear is not
warranted, include but are not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

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Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO
OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER
TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any
correspondence.

The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

FOR WARRANTY

RETURNS, please have the following information

available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number under which the product was PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,

consult OMEGA for current repair charges.

Have the following information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number to cover the COST of the repair,

2. Model and serial number of the product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.

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