Congratulations on your new Tweco® 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 call 800-426-1888, or visit us
on the web at www.tweco.com.
This Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct
assembly and use of your Tweco® Smoke Collector. 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 Instructions and Warnings. They will help you to avoid
potential hazards that may exist when working with this product.
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Industries Inc. We manufacture and supply to major welding industry
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We distinguish ourselves from our competition through marketleading, dependable products that have stood the test of time. We
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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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WARNINGS
Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices
before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. While the information
contained in this manual represents the Manufacturer’s judgment, the Manufacturer
assumes no liability for its use.
This manual has been structured to provide the user with all the information required for assembly,
operation and trouble shooting of the Smoke Collector system. Illustrations, charts and other supporting
data are provided to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
For additional information, contact your local Tweco® Distributor or Tweco®.
Tweco® Smoke Collector
Operating Instructions
Instruction Guide Number: 89210006
Published by:
Thermadyne® Industries, Inc. (940) 566-2000
2800 Airport Rd. www.tweco.com
Denton, TX. 76208 U.S. Customer Care: (800) 426-1888
International Customer Care: (905) 827-9777
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions provided before using this apparatus.
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS NEARBY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
OVERVIEW OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS
READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CONVENTIONS USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS
These are the safety alert symbols. They alert you to potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”,
“WARNING”, or “CAUTION”
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if NOT avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if NOT avoided, may result in injury or property damage.
The word NOTE is used to convey installation, operation, or maintenance information
which is important but not hazard-related.
This booklet is a guide to the safe and efficient operation of a Portable Smoke Collector
apparatus. If the apparatus is not used in the INTENDED application, the operator must still
follow those safety and operating procedures that do apply to that particular applica tion. Read
this booklet thoroughly and carefully before operating this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH may result if this 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
equipment, and be aware of the dangers associated with the welding or cutting
processes. 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.
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SAFETY AND OPERATING REFERENCES
1. Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) Section 29, Part 1910.95, 132, 133, 134, 139,
251, 252, 253, 254, and 1000. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_
type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=1910
2. ANSI Z88.2. “Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection”. American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
http://www.nssn.org/
3. AWS F4.1. “Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers”
http://www.aws.org/w/a/technical/index.html
4. NFPA-7. “National Electrical Code” National Fire
Protection Association, Battery Park, Quincy, MA 02269
http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/list_of_codes_and_standards.asp
5. CSA W117.2. “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes”. Canadian
Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/
6. Refer to your local codes.
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Lisez et comprenez toutes les sûreté et consignes d’utilisation fournies avant d’utiliser cet
appareil. MAINTENEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS TOUT PRÈS POUR LA FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE.
SOMMAIRE DES DANGERS POTENTIELS
LISEZ CETTE INFORMATION DE SÛRETÉ
CONVENTIONS UTILISÉES DANS CES INSTRUCTIONS
Dans cette section et les suivantes, les mots DANGER, AVERTISSEMENT et MISE
EN GARDE sont utilisés pour faire ressortir d’importantes informations relatives à la sécurité
DANGER signale une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas évitée,
risque d’entraîner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
AVERTISSEMENT signale une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle
n’est pas évitée, risque d’entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves.
MISE EN GARDE signale une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle
n’est pas évitée, risque d’entraîner des blessures ou des dommages matériels.
Le terme REMARQUE est utilisé pour signaler les étapes importantes à suivre,
d’importants éléments à prendre en considération ou l’emplacement de pièces.
Ce livret est un guide de l’opération sûre et efficace d’un Fumée Portative Collector appareil.
Si l’appareil n’est pas utilisé dans l’application prévue, l’opérateur doit encore suivre ces la
sûreté et les modes opératoires qui s’appliquent à cette application particulière. Lisez ce livret
complètement et soigneusement avant d’actionner cet équipement.
INSTRUCTIONS DE SÛRETÉ IMPORTANTES
LISEZ ET SUIVEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS
SAUF CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT
DES BLESSURES GRAVES OU MORTELLES peuvent résulter d’une installation,
d’un usage ou d’un entretien inadéquat de l’équipement de soudage et de
découpage. Une mauvaise utilisation de cet équipement et d’autres pratiques
risquées peuvent être dangereuses. L’opérateur, le superviseur et l’aide doivent
lire et comprendre les avertissements et les instructions de sécurité suivantes
avant d’installer ou d’utiliser tout équipement de soudage ou de découpage et être
conscients des dangers inhérents aux processus de soudage et de découpage.
Une formation et une supervision adaptées sont importantes pour assurer un lieu
de travail sûr. Gardez ces instructions pour une utilisation future. Chaque section
comporte des informations supplémentaires de sécurité et de fonctionnement.
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RÉFÉ RENCE S EN MATATIÈRE DE SÉCU RITÉ ET D’UT ILISATATION
1. Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA) section 29, partie 1910.95, 132, 133, 134, 139,
251, 252, 253, 254, and 1000. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_
type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=1910
2. ANSI Z88.2. “Standard Practice for Respiratory Protection”. American
National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
http://www.nssn.org/
3. AWS F4.1. “Recommended Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers”
http://www.aws.org/w/a/technical/index.html
4. NFPA-7. “National Electrical Code” (code national de l’électricité).
National Fire Protection Association, Battery Park, Quincy, MA 02269
http://www.nfpa.org/aboutthecodes/list_of_codes_and_standards.asp
5. CSA W117.2. “Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes”. Règles de
sécurité en soudage, coupage et procédés connexes. Association canadienne
de normalisation, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3
http://ccinfoweb.ccohs.ca/
6. Référez-vous à vos codes locaux.
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
The TSC-96 Tweco® Smoke Collector is a small, lightweight, portable collection unit designed to be
carried to the working area. Connected to a welding torch or to an extraction nozzle, the unit extracts
the fume directly at source.
The TSC-96 has an automatic Start/Stop function which starts the unit as soon as the welding begins. It
also includes an indicator for filter exchange.
• Portable, easy to carry
• Low service costs
Max.
vacuum,
kPa
(in. w.g.)
Noise level,
dB(A)
TSC-96
Smoke
Collector
Voltage, Hz
120V
50/60 Hz
Power,W
(Hp)
1000
(1.3 Hp)
Airflow
w/2.5 m
(8 ft. hose),
m³/h (cfm)
150
(88 cfm)
Filtration
efficiency
99.7 %22 (88) 73 dB(A)
SECTION 3: WIRING DIAGRAM
Tweco® Smoke Collector Wiring Diagram is shown below.
Wiring diagram
FIGURE 1 – WIRING DIAGRAM
Length, mm
(in.)
830 mm
(33 in)
Automatic
Width, mm
(in.)
230 mm
(9 in)
Height, mm
(in.)
410 mm
(16 in)
Weight, kg
(lb.)
16 kg
(35 lb)
SECTION 4: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the relevant EC directives. To maintain this
status all installation, repair and maintenance work must be carried out by qualified personnel
using only original spare parts. Contact your nearest authorised dealer for advice on technical
service or if you require spare parts.
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8
3 4 6 7
COMPONENTS
Manual or automatic mode
1. Handle/combined lock for the coarse separator
2. Coarse separator
3. Switch
4. Time delay (only in automatic mode)
5. Exhaust
Automatic mode ONLY
6. AUTO ON indicates that the current supply to the electronics is operative.
7. FILTER FULL indicates that the filter is full with welding fume particulate and requires
changing as soon as possible to ensure maximum suction effectiveness. Is only
indicated when the Smoke Collector is in operation.
8. Holder for welding or welding return cable.
1
5
FIGURE 2 – COMPONENTS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Manual mode:
1. Switch (3) to ON position. The unit will now work continuously.
Automatic mode:
1. Switch (3) to AUTO position.
2. Place the welding cable, or welding return cable in the cable holder (8).
The unit will now function when the welding arc is struck and cease operation when the
arc is broken.
A variable time delay (4) enables the operator to regulate the period of time the Smoke
Collector continues to work after the arc is broken.
• Remove plug from electricity supply before carrying out any work on the
motor unit.
• The carbon brushes should only be replaced by a qualified electrician. Instructions
for fitting are included with every brush set.
CHANGE CARBON BRUSHES
When removing motor assembly, please note position of filter indicator
hoses (X). Care should be taken when removing or re-fitting the hoses that
the differential pressure guard is not damaged.
FIGURE 5 – CHANGE CARBON BRUSHES
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A
C
CHANGE FILTER AND EMPTY THE COARSE SEPARATOR
A new filter needs to be fitted when the suction becomes inadequate, or the indicator lamp is
showing FILTER FULL. The coarse separator usually needs to be emptied only when the filter
is changed, but heavy use of some types of electrodes may call for more frequent emptying.
B
D
FIGURE 6 – CHANGE FILTER
1. Switch OFF the unit. Remove suction hose.
2. Loosen the filter indicator hose (B).
3. Turn down the handle (A) and remove the coarse separator (C). The handle works as
a lock for the coarse separator.
4. Pull out and dispose the old filter.
5. Insert a new filter.
6. Unscrew the locking screw (D) and remove outer part.
7. Empty the coarse separator.
8. Check the rubber seal around the separator for any signs of damage.
9. Reassemble the coarse separator. Lock with the handle.
NOTE
The coarse separator is locked partly when the handle is in up-right position, fully
locked when it is turned down.
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Record the following information for Warranty purposes: