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Installation and Operation

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Version No: AA.01 Issue Date: July 1, 2006 Manual No: SM-QWT-3

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Congratulations on your new Tweco® Robotics product. We are proud
to have you as our customer and will strive to provide you with the
best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed by
our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To locate your
nearest distributor or service agency, please contact a representative at
the address and phone number in your area listed on the inside back
cover of this manual, or visit us on the web at www.tweco.com.

This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the
correct use and operation of your Tweco® Robotics product. Your
satisfaction with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate
concern. Therefore, please take the time to read the entire manual,
especially the Safety Precautions. They will help you to avoid
potential hazards that may exist when working with this product.

YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY!

The Brand of Choice for Contractors and Fabricators Worldwide.

Tweco® Robotics is a Global Brand of Arc Welding Products for
Thermadyne Industries Inc. We manufacture and supply to major
welding industry sectors worldwide including; Manufacturing,
Construction, Mining, Automotive, Aerospace, Engineering, Rural and
DIY/Hobbyist.

We distinguish ourselves from our competition through market-leading,
dependable products that have stood the test of time. We pride ourselves
on technical innovation, competitive prices, excellent delivery, superior
customer service and technical support, together with excellence in
sales and marketing expertise.

Above all, we are committed to develop technologically advanced products
to achieve a safer working environment within the welding industry.

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WARNING

READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING, OR SERVICING THE EQUIPMENT. WHILE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE
MANUFACTURER’S BEST JUDGMENT, THE MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ITS USE.

Quick Wire Trim Unit
Installation and Operation Guide
Instruction Manual Number SM-QWT-3

Published by:
Tweco® Products Inc.
2800 Airport Road
Denton, TX 76208
[phone]

www.tweco.com

Copyright © 2006 by
Thermadyne Industries Inc.

® All rights reserved.

Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher is prohibited.

The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by any
error or omission in this Manual, whether such error results from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

Publication Date: July 1, 2006

Record the following information for Warranty purposes:

Where Purchased: ________________________

Purchase Date: ________________________

Equipment Serial #: ________________________

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SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .......................................... 1-1

1.01 Welding Hazards .......................................................................................1-1

1.02 Principal Safety Standards ........................................................................1-3

1.03 Safety and Health ......................................................................................1-3

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION ................................................. 2-4

2.01 How to Use this Manual ............................................................................2-4

2.02 Receipt of Equipment ................................................................................2-4

2.03 Introduction ..............................................................................................2-4

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ..................................................... 3-5

Table of Contents

SECTION 4: REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY .........................................................................

WARRANTY SCHEDULE ..............................................................................

GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................

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5-8

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SECTION 1:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF WELDING AND CUTTING EQUIPMENT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED,
USED AND MAINTAINED. MISUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNSAFE PRACTICES CAN BE HAZARDOUS. THE
OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR AND HELPER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING ANY WELDING OR CUTTING EQUIPMENT.

THE WELDING AND CUTTING PROCESS IS USED IN MANY POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS SUCH
AS ELEVATED HEIGHTS, AREAS OF LIMITED VENTILATION, CLOSE QUARTERS, AROUND WATER, IN HOSTILE
ENVIRONMENTS, ETC., AND IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR(S) ARE AWARE OF THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED
WITH WORKING IN THESE TYPES OF CONDITIONS. BE CERTAIN THAT THE OPERATOR(S) ARE TRAINED IN
SAFE PRACTICES FOR ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THEY ARE EXPECTED TO WORK AND UNDER COMPETENT
SUPERVISION.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OPERATOR, SUPERVISOR AND ALL OTHER PERSONNEL IN THE WORK AREA ARE AWARE
OF THE DANGERS OF THE WELDING OR CUTTING PROCESS. TRAINING AND PROPER SUPERVISION ARE IMPORTANT
FOR A SAFE WORK PLACE. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY
AND OPERATING INFORMATION IS REFERENCED IN EACH SECTION.

1.01 Welding Hazards

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NFPA 70)
AND LOCAL CODES. DO NOT SERVICE OR REPAIR
EQUIPMENT WITH POWER ON. DO NOT OPERATE
EQUIPMENT WITH PROTECTIVE INSULATORS
OR COVERS REMOVED. SERVICE OR REPAIR TO
EQUIPMENT MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED REPAIR
TECHNICIAN, OR TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
Do not touch an electrode with bare skin and electrical

2.
ground at the same time.

3. Always keep welding gloves dry and in good
condition.

5. All ground connections must be checked periodically
to determine that they are mechanically strong and
electrically adequate for the required current.

6. When engaged in alternating current, welding, or
cutting under wet conditions or warm surroundings
where perspiration is a factor, the use of reliable
automatic controls for reducing the no-load voltage
is recommended to reduce shock hazard.

7. When the welding or cutting process requires values of
open circuit voltages in alternating current machines
higher than 80 volts, and direct current machines
higher than 100 volts, means must be provided to
prevent the operator from making accidental contact
with the high voltage by adequate insulation or other
means.

8. When welding is to be suspended for any substantial
length of time, such as during lunch or overnight,
all electrodes should be removed from the electrode
holder and the electrode holder carefully located so
that accidental contact cannot occur.

9. The holder must be disconnected from the power
source when not in use.

Never immerse Mig-Guns, electrode holders, tig

10.
torches, plasma torches, or electrodes in water.

NOTE

Aluminized protective clothing can become
part of the electrical path.

4. Keep oxygen cylinders, chains, wire ropes, cranes,
hoists, and elevators away from any part of the
electrical path.

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SMOKE, FUMES AND GASES CAN BE DANGEROUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS