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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY V
SECTION 1 — SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — READ BEFORE USING 1
1-1 Symbol Usage 1
1-2 Arc Welding Hazards 1
1-3 California Proposition 65 Warnings 3
1-4 Principal Safety Standards 3
1-5 EMF Information 3
SECTION 2 — CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ — LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 4
2-1 Symboles utilisés 4
2-2 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l'arc 4
2-3 Proposition californienne 65 avertissements 6
2-4 Principales normes de sécurité 6
2-5 Informations relatives aux CEM 6
SECTION 3 — PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD — LEA ANTES DE USAR 7
3-1 Uso de símbolos 7
3-2 Peligros en soldadura de arco 7
3-3 Advertencias de la Proposición 65 del estado de California 9
3-4 Estándares principales de seguridad 9
3-5 Información sobre los campos electromagnéticos (EMF) 9
SECTION 4 — PRODUCT WARRANTY 10
4-1 Product Warranty 10
SECTION 5 — SPECIFICATIONS 11
5-1 System Components 11
5-2 Through-Arm Robotic Articulation Limits for LSR Unicables 11
SECTION 6 — INSTALLATION FOR FANUC® ID SERIES 12
6-1 Installing Gun to FANUC iD Series Robot 12
6-2 Installing Power Pin to Unicable 13
6-3 Installing LSR Unicable to FANUC iD Series Robots 14
6-4 Installing the Neck 15
6-5 Installing the QUICK LOAD® Liner 16
6-6 Installing Gun to Wire Feeder 17
6-7 Connecting Wire Brake and/or Air Blast 18
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SECTION 7 — INSTALLATION FOR FANUC® IC SERIES 19
7-1 Installing Gun to FANUC iC Series Robot 19
7-2 Installing Aluminum Spacer 20
7-3 Installing Power Pin to Unicable 21
7-4 Installing LSR Unicable to FANUC iC Series Robots 22
7-5 Installing the Front Housing 23
7-6 Installing the Fastener Cover 24
7-7 Installing the Neck 25
7-8 Installing the QUICK LOAD® Liner 26
7-9 Installing Gun to Wire Feeder 27
7-10 Connecting Wire Brake and/or Air Blast 28
SECTION 8 — REPLACEMENT 29
8-1 Changing Consumables 29
8-2 Changing the Neck 30
8-3 Changing the Liner 31
8-4 Changing the Euro Connection 32
8-5 Changing TOUGH GUN I.C.E.™ Components 33
8-6 Replacing the Wire Brake 34
SECTION 9 — TECHNICAL DATA 35
9-1 Center of Mass Coordinates - 22 Degree 35
9-2 Center of Mass Coordinates - 45 Degree 36
SECTION 10 — PARTS LIST 37
10-1 Air-Cooled System - FANUC iC Series 37
10-2 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. System - FANUC iC Series 38
10-3 Air-Cooled System - FANUC iD Series 39
10-4 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. System - FANUC iD Series 40
SECTION 11 — TROUBLESHOOTING 41
11-1 Troubleshooting Table 41
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS 43
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
for European Community (CE marked) products
Tregaskiss, 2570 North Talbot Rd., Oldcastle, Ontario N0R 1L0 Canada declares that the product(s) identified in this
declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).
Product/Apparatus Identification:
Product Stock Number
Tregaskiss TOUGH GUN TA3 Series TA1XXXXXXXXX (Configurable #)
Council Directives:
l 2006/95/EC Low Voltage
l 2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
Electronic equipment standards:
l IEC 60974-7:2013 Arc welding equipment – Part 7: Torches
Signatory:
March 22, 2017
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SECTION 1 — SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — READ BEFORE USING
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out!
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. MOVING PARTS can injure.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary
actions to avoid the hazards. l Keep away from moving parts.
l Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.
1-2 Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
manual to call attention to and identify possible hazards.
When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the l Do not weld near flammable material.
related instructions to avoid the hazard. The safety information l Do not weld on containers that have held
given below is only a summary of the more complete safety combustibles, or on closed containers such as
information found in section 1-4 Principal Safety Standards on
page 3. Read and follow all Safety Standards. tanks, drums, or pipes unless they are
properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, Safety Standards).
and repair this equipment. A qualified person is defined l Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
as one who, by possession of a recognized degree,
certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive l Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the
knowledge, training and experience, has successfully manufacturer’s instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners,
demonstrated ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
subject matter, the work, or the project and has received safety
training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children,
away. l Shut off compressed gas supply when not in
use.
l Always ventilate confined spaces or use approved air-
supplied respirator.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. WELDING WIRE can injure.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays l Keep hands and body away from gun tip when
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the trigger is pressed.
weld.
l Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade READ INSTRUCTIONS.
of filter lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and
sparks when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 l Read and follow all labels and the Owner's
listed in Principal Safety Standards). Manual carefully before installing, operating,
l Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your or servicing unit. Read the safety information
helmet. at the beginning of the Manual and in each section.
l Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from l Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
flash, glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc. l Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to
l Wear body protection made from durable, flame-resistant the Owner's Manuals, industry standards, and national, state,
material (leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection and local codes.
includes oil-free clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,
cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
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1-3 California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
including lead, which are known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-
Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: www.aws.org. 1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website:
Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org. www.csagroup.org.
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection
from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com. Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0 from Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177
Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com. Subpart N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J. Website:
www.osha.gov.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire
Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org and
www.sparky.org.
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SECTION 2 — CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ — LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
Les symboles présentés ci-après sont utilisés tout au l Ne pas s’approcher des organes mobiles.
long du présent manuel pour attirer votre attention et l Ne pas s’approcher des points de coincement
identifier les risques de danger. Lorsque vous voyez un tels que des rouleaux de commande.
symbole, soyez vigilant et suivez les directives mentionnées afin
d'éviter tout danger. Les onsignes de sécurité présentées ci-après
ne font que résumer les informations contenues dans la section 2- Ne pas souder à proximité de matériaux
4 Principales normes de sécurité on page 6. Veuillez lire et inflammables.
respecter toutes ces normes de sécurité.
L'installation, l'utilisation, l'entretien et les réparations ne l Ne pas souder à proximité de matériaux
doivent être confiés qu'à des personnes qualifiées. Une inflammables
personne qualifiée est définie comme celle qui, par la l Ne pas effectuer le soudage sur des conteneurs fermés tels
possession d'un diplôme reconnu, d'un certificat ou d'un statut que des réservoirs, tambours, ou conduites, à moins qu’ils
professionnel, ou qui, par une connaissance, une formation et une n’aient été préparés correctement conformément à AWS F4.1
expérience approfondies, a démontré avec succès sa capacité à
résoudre les problèmes liés à la tâche, le travail ou le projet et a et AWS A6.0 (voir les Normes de Sécurité).
reçu une formation en sécurité afin de reconnaître et d'éviter les l Prendre garde aux incendies et toujours avoir un extincteur à
risques inhérents. proximité.
l Lire et comprendre les fiches de données de sécurité et les
Au cours de l'utilisation, tenir toute personne à l'écart et
plus particulièrement les enfants. instructions du fabricant concernant les adhésifs, les
revêtements, les nettoyants, les consommables, les produits
de refroidissement, les dégraisseurs, les flux et les métaux.
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L'ACCUMULATION DE VAPEURS peut causer LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer
des lésions ou la mort. des blessures.
l Quand on n’utilise pas le gaz comprimé de l Éloigner les mains et le corps de la buse du
protection, fermer le robinet de la bouteille. pistolet après avoir appuyé sur la gâchette.
l Assurer toujours la ventilation des zones fermées ou utiliser
un appareil respiratoire avec alimentation en air. LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS.
l Laisser refroidir le pistolet avant de le toucher.
l Ne pas toucher d’objets métalliques chauds.
l Abriter les objets métalliques contre tout contact par les
personnes à proximité.
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2-3 Proposition californienne 65 avertissements
AVERTISSEMENT – Ce produit peut vous exposer à des Pour plus d’informations, consulter www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
produits chimiques tels que le plomb, reconnus par l’État de
Californie comme cancérigènes et sources de malformations ou
d’autres troubles de la reproduction
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-
Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: www.aws.org. 1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website:
Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org. www.csagroup.org.
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other
Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection
from Global Engineering Documents. Website: Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.
www.global.ihs.com.
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part
Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0 from 1910.177 Subpart N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart
Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com. J. Website: www.osha.gov.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire
Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org and
SR7_fre 2020–02
www.sparky.org.
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SECTION 3 — PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD — LEA ANTES DE USAR
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EL AMONTONAMIENTO DE GAS puede El ALAMBRE de SOLDAR puede causarle
enfermarle o matarle. heridas.
l Cierre el suministro de gas comprimido l Mantenga las manos y el cuerpo lejos del tubo
cuando no lo use. de contacto de la antorcha cuando se haya
l Siempre dé ventilación a espacios cerrados o use un presionado el gatillo.
respirador aprobado que reemplaza el aire.
LEER INSTRUCCIONES.
LOS RAYOS DEL ARCO pueden quemar sus
l Lea y siga cuidadosamente las instrucciones
ojos y piel.
contenidas en todas las etiquetas y en el
Los rayos del arco de un proceso de suelda Manual del usuario antes de instalar, utilizar o
producen un calor intenso y rayos ultravioletas realizar tareas de mantenimiento en la unidad. Lea la
fuertes que pueden quemar los ojos y la piel. Las información de seguridad incluida en la primera parte del
chispas se escapan de la soldadura. manual y en cada sección.
l Use una careta de soldar aprobada que tenga un matiz l Utilice únicamente piezas de reemplazo legítimas del
apropiado de lente-filtro para proteger su cara y ojos mientras fabricante.
esté soldando o mirando (véase los estándares de seguridad l Los trabajos de instalación y mantenimiento deben ser
ANSI Z49.1 y Z87.1). ejecutados de acuerdo con las instrucciones del manual del
l Use anteojos de seguridad aprobados que tengan protección usuario, las normas del sector y los códigos nacionales,
lateral. estatales y locales.
l Use pantallas de protección o barreras para proteger a otros
del destello, reflejos y chispas, alerte a otros que no miren el
arco.
l Use ropa de protección adecuada para el cuerpo, de material
durable y resistente a la llama (cuero, algodón grueso o lana).
La ropa de protección para el cuerpo incluye guantes de
cuero, camisa de trabajo, pantalones sin botamanga (vuelta),
botas de seguridad y una gorra; ninguno de estos elementos
debe contener compuestos derivados del petróleo.
l Permita que la antorcha se enfríe antes de
tocarla.
l No toque metal caliente.
l Proteja a otros del contacto con el metal caliente.
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3-3 Advertencias de la Proposición 65 del estado de California
ADVERTENCIA: Este producto puede exponerlo a químicos, Para obtener más información, acceda a
incluso plomo, que el estado de California conoce como www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
causantes de cáncer, defectos de nacimiento u otros daños
reproductivos.
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-
Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: www.aws.org. 1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website:
Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org. www.csagroup.org.
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1 Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection
from Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com. Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General
Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0 from Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177
Global Engineering Documents. Website: www.global.ihs.com. Subpart N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J. Website:
www.osha.gov.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire
Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org and
www.sparky.org.
SR7_spa 2020–02
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SECTION 4 — PRODUCT WARRANTY
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SECTION 5 — SPECIFICATIONS
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SECTION 6 — INSTALLATION FOR FANUC® ID SERIES
NOTE: Position the robot with the wrist and top axis 180 degrees Figure 6-A
parallel to each other to properly complete the gun installation.
Loosen feeder adjustment bolts so the feeder slides freely.
1. Remove the outer cover:
a. Unthread (x3) M4 SHCS using a 3 mm Allen wrench.
b. Unthread (x1) M4 SHCS using a 3 mm Allen wrench, and
pull apart both cover halves.
c. Insulating disc should remain in place, located by dowel.
2. Install spacer to robot mounting face using the dowel pin as a
guide, and make sure it is fully seated on the robot wrist.
IMPORTANT: Ensure space is uniform all the way around the
robot wrist before proceeding (see Figure 6-B).
Figure 6-B Figure 6-C
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3. Using the supplied tightening pattern in Figure 6-C, attach the spacer using the provided M4x0.7x12 SHCS (x4). Torque to 45 in-lbs
(5 Nm).
4. Install the insulating disc, being sure to align dowel pin with associated hole on the spacer face.
NOTE: Dowel will be pressed into disc prior to shipping.
5. Fully seat the insulating disc on the spacer. NOTE: Do not use the fasteners to pull the face of the insulating disc to the face of the
spacer, as damage will occur.
IMPORTANT: Ensure space is uniform all the way around the robot wrist before proceeding (see Figure 6-B).
6. Using the supplied tightening pattern in Figure 6-C, attach the insulating disc using the provided M4x0.7x12 SHCS (x4). Torque to 25
in-lbs (2.8 Nm). IMPORTANT: Installing differently than as instructed can result in cracking or breaking of the insulating disc.
7. Fasten connector housing to the insulating disc using M5x0.8x25 SHCS (x4). Torque to 25 in-lbs (2.8 Nm). Do not over-tighten.
NOTE: When properly fastened, the head of the SHCS will not stick out past the face of the insulating disc.
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6-3 Installing LSR Unicable to FANUC iD Series Robots
Figure 6-I
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6-4 Installing the Neck
Figure 6-K
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6-5 Installing the QUICK LOAD® Liner
Figure 6-M
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6-6 Installing Gun to Wire Feeder
1. Ensure that the bolts clamping the feeder to the bracket on the robot are loosened.
2. Install power pin on the rear of the unicable into the feeder.
3. Slide the feeder toward the front of the robot. This will create a necessary curve in the cable to allow for proper operation.
REMINDER: The robot's top axis must be at 180 degrees during installation.
4. Articulate J5 and allow cable to push / pull feeder into a neutral position.
NOTE: The feeder should be pressed forward far enough that the centerline of the unicable should bow up or down by no more than
1.5" and its highest point should not interfere with the robot casting / through-arm cover.
5. When J5 articulation has been verified, tighten feeder bracket bolts to manufacturer's recommendations to ensure that feeder
remains in the proper position.
Figure 6-N
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6-7 Connecting Wire Brake and/or Air Blast
A. Wire Brake
1. Route wire brake air line to designated control valve in your facility (not provided).
2. 40-60 psi air supply required for proper operation.
B. Air Blast
1. Route air blast air line to designated control valve in your facility (not provided).
2. 80-100 psi air supply required for proper operation.
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SECTION 7 — INSTALLATION FOR FANUC® IC SERIES
NOTE: Position the robot with the wrist and top axis 180 degrees Figure 7-A
parallel to each other to properly complete the gun installation.
Loosen feeder adjustment bolts so the feeder slides freely.
1. Begin by installing insulating disc, being sure to align dowel
pin with associated hole on robot mounting face. NOTE: Dowel
will be pressed into disc prior to shipping.
2. Fully seat insulating disc on robot wrist. NOTE: Do not use the
fasteners to pull the face of the insulating disc to the face of the
robot wrist, as damage will occur.
IMPORTANT: Ensure space is uniform all the way around the
robot wrist before proceeding (see Figure 7-D).
3. Using the supplied tightening pattern in Figure 7-E, attach the
insulating disc using the provided M4x0.7x12 SHCS (x4). Figure 7-B
Torque to 25 in-lbs (2.8 Nm).
IMPORTANT: Installing differently than as instructed can result
in cracking or breaking of the insulating disc.
NOTE: When properly fastened, the head of the SHCS will not
stick out past the face of the insulating disc.
Figure 7-C
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Figure 7-D Figure 7-E
Figure 7-G
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7-3 Installing Power Pin to Unicable
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7-4 Installing LSR Unicable to FANUC iC Series Robots
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7-5 Installing the Front Housing
Figure 7-M
Figure 7-N
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7-6 Installing the Fastener Cover
Figure 7-P
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7-7 Installing the Neck
Figure 7-R
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7-8 Installing the QUICK LOAD® Liner
Figure 7-T
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7-9 Installing Gun to Wire Feeder
1. Ensure that the bolts clamping the feeder to the bracket on the robot are loosened.
2. Install power pin on the rear of the unicable into the feeder.
3. Slide the feeder toward the front of the robot. This will create a necessary curve in the cable to allow for proper operation.
REMINDER: The robot's top axis must be at 180 degrees during installation.
4. Articulate J5 and allow cable to push / pull feeder into a neutral position.
NOTE: The feeder should be pressed forward far enough that the centerline of the unicable should bow up or down by no more than
1.5" and its highest point should not interfere with the robot casting / through-arm cover.
5. When J5 articulation has been verified, tighten feeder bracket bolts to manufacturer's recommendations to ensure that feeder
remains in the proper position.
Figure 7-U
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7-10 Connecting Wire Brake and/or Air Blast
A. Wire Brake
1. Route wire brake air line to designated control valve in your facility (not provided).
2. 40-60 psi air supply required for proper operation.
B. Air Blast
1. Route air blast air line to designated control valve in your facility (not provided).
2. 80-100 psi air supply required for proper operation.
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SECTION 8 — REPLACEMENT
Figure 8-A
IMPORTANT NOTE:
l Be sure all consumables are tightened properly and fully seated before welding to prevent overheating.
1. Thread the contact tip into the retaining head / diffuser.
2. Torque to 30 in-lbs (3.5 Nm).
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8-2 Changing the Neck
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8-3 Changing the Liner
NOTE: Ensure power supply is off before proceeding.
1. Remove consumables (nozzle, contact tip and retaining head /
diffuser) (see 1-1 Changing Consumables on page 1).
2. Remove existing QUICK LOAD Liner by pulling it out from the
neck.
3. Insert the new QUICK LOAD Liner through the neck using the
welding wire as a guide. Short strokes will prevent kinking.
4. Once the liner stops feeding, give it an extra push until it
bottoms out in the liner retainer in the power pin to ensure it is
inserted completely. NOTE: Be careful not to kink the liner. Figure 8-D
5. Push liner back into gun and hold in place. Using liner gauge,
trim liner to a 1/2" stick-out. HELPFUL HINT: Before cutting the
liner with wire inside, mark the liner using the gauge and then
pull the liner out beyond the end of the welding wire; then cut
the liner and push it back into place securely. This will help
with feeding the wire through the contact tip afterward.
6. Remove any burr that may obstruct wire feed.
7. Reinstall front-end consumables onto neck.
Figure 8-E
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B. Changing QUICK LOAD Liner in the AutoLength™ System
NOTE: Ensure power supply is off before proceeding.
1. Remove consumables (nozzle, contact tip and retaining head / diffuser) (see 1-1 Changing Consumables on page 1).
2. Remove existing QUICK LOAD Liner by pulling it out from the neck.
3. Insert new QUICK LOAD Liner through the neck using the welding wire as a guide. Short strokes will prevent kinking.
4. Feed the liner into the gun until it engages with the liner retainer inside the AutoLength Pin. Place the liner gauge onto the end of the
QUICK LOAD Liner and press flush with the end of the neck.
5. Push the QUICK LOAD Liner into the gun until the liner will not go any further. NOTE: Liner will be pushed in by approximately one
additional inch.
6. Using the liner gauge, trim the liner with a 3/4" (19 mm) stick-out. NOTE: After trimming, the liner will stick out of the neck by
approximately 1 3/4". This is normal, as the liner will be pushed back into the neck when the consumables are installed.
7. Feed wire through the MIG gun.
8. Reinstall front-end consumables.
Figure 8-G
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8-5 Changing TOUGH GUN I.C.E.™ Components
1. Align dowels on neck with keyway in connector housing and
insert neck into the connector housing until it is fully seated.
2. Connect neck male coupler fitting to water line female coupler
fitting.
3. Tighten neck bolt clockwise with a 5 mm Allen wrench and
torque to 60 in-lbs (7 Nm).
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8-6 Replacing the Wire Brake
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SECTION 9 — TECHNICAL DATA
35 OM-TA3-2.6-F
9-2 Center of Mass Coordinates - 45 Degree
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SECTION 10 — PARTS LIST
10-1 Air-Cooled System - FANUC iC Series
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
1 See SP-TA3 Nozzle
2 See SP-TA3 Contact tip
3 See SP-TA3 Retaining head / diffuser
405-22QC Neck, air-cooled, 22 degree, short length
405-22QCL Neck, air-cooled, 22 degree, medium length
405-22QCL1 Neck, air-cooled, 22 degree, long length
4 405-45QC Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, short length
405-45QCL Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, medium length
405-45QCL1 Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, long length
405-45QCL2 Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, extended length
560-500 Solid mount assembly kit
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with air
560-502
blast)
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
W560-500-045
wire brake, 0.030"-0.045" wire)
5 Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
W560-500-116
wire brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire)
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with air
W560-500-045A
blast and wire brake, 0.030"-0.045" wire)
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with air
W560-500-116A
blast and wire brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire)
5a 560-200-4 Fastener cover (included in Item 5)
560-500-3 Connector housing (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with air blast)
560-500-3A
(included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
W560-500-3-045
brake, 0.030"-0.045" wire) (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
5b W560-500-3-116
brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire) (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with air blast
W560-500-3-045A and wire brake, 0.030"-0.045" wire) (included in Item
5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with air blast
W560-500-3-116A
and wire brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire) (included in Item 5)
5c 560-500-10 Front spacer (included in Item 5)
5d 560-500-11 Insulating disc (included in Item 5)
6 See SP-TA3 LSR Unicable
7 See SP-TA3 Power pin
8 See SP-TA3 Liner
9 See SP-TA3 QUICK LOAD Liner Retainer
WB-045 Wire brake kit (for 0.030"-0.045" wire sizes)
10
WB-116 Wire brake kit (for 0.052"-1/16" wire sizes)
11 560-500FA Air blast kit
12 399WB Wire brake plug kit
Jump liner, 0.030"-0.045" wire sizes (for guns
495-18-35
equipped with wire brake)
13
495-18-116
Jump liner, 0.052"-1/16" wire sizes (for guns equipped
with wire brake)
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10-2 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. System -
FANUC iC Series ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
1 See SP-TA3 Nozzle
2 See SP-TA3 Contact tip
3 See SP-TA3 Retaining head / diffuser
4 See SP-TA3 Neck, TOUGH GUN I.C.E. assembly
560-501 Solid mount assembly kit
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
W560-501-045
5 wire brake, 0.035"-0.045" wire)
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
W560-501-116
wire brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire)
5a 560-501-12 Fastener cover (included in Item 5)
560-501-3 Connector housing (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
W560-501-3-045
5b brake, 0.035"-0.045" wire) (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
W560-501-3-116
brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire) (included in Item 5)
5c 560-5-2 Outer cover (included in Item 5)
5d 560-501-10 Front spacer (included in Item 5)
5e 560-501-11 Insulating disc (included in Item 5)
6 See SP-TA3 LSR Unicable
7 560-501-2 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. water lines
Double shut-off coupler (x2) + clamps (x2) (included
7a 810-10-5
in Item 7)
Quick connect brass fittings, male (x2) + clamps (x2)
7b 658-2
(included in Item 7)
8 See SP-TA3 Power pin
9 See SP-TA3 Liner
10 See SP-TA3 QUICK LOAD Liner Retainer
WB-045^ Wire brake kit option for 0.030"-0.045" wire sizes
11
WB-116^ Wire brake kit option for 0.052"-1/16" wire sizes
12 399WB Wire brake plug kit
13 590-8 Water line fittings, male (x2)
Jump liner (for guns equipped with wire brake,
495-18-35
0.030"-0.045" wire)
14
Jump liner (for guns equipped with wire brake,
495-18-116
0.052"-1/16" wire)
^Appropriate connector housing (see Item 5b above) required if retrofitting wire brake
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10-3 Air-Cooled System - FANUC iD Series ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
1 See SP-TA3 Nozzle
2 See SP-TA3 Contact tip
3 See SP-TA3 Retaining head / diffuser
405-22QC Neck, air-cooled, 22 degree, short length
405-22QCL Neck, air-cooled, 22 degree, medium length
405-22QCL1 Neck, air-cooled, 22 degree, long length
4 405-45QC Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, short length
405-45QCL Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, medium length
405-45QCL1 Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, long length
405-45QCL2 Neck, air-cooled, 45 degree, extended length
560-600 Solid mount assembly kit
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
560-600W-045
5 wire brake, 0.030"-0.045" wire)
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
560-600W-116
wire brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire)
5a 580-400-4 Rubber washer (included in Item 5)
560-600-3 Connector housing (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
560-600W-3-045
5b brake, 0.030"-0.045" wire) (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
560-600W-3-116
brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire) (included in Item 5)
5c 580-400-7 Outer cover (included in Item 5)
5d 560-501-10 Spacer (included in Item 5)
5e 560-501-11 Insulating disc (included in Item 5)
5f 560-600-11 Spacer (included in Item 5)
6 See SP-TA3 LSR Unicable
7 See SP-TA3 Power pin
8 See SP-TA3 Liner
9 See SP-TA3 QUICK LOAD Liner Retainer
WB-045 Wire brake kit (for 0.030"-0.045" wire sizes)
10
WB-116 Wire brake kit (for 0.052"-1/16" wire sizes)
11 399WB Wire brake plug kit
Jump liner (for guns equipped with wire brake,
495-18-35
0.030"-0.045" wire)
12
Jump Liner (for guns equipped with wire brake,
495-18-116
0.052"-1/16" wire)
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10-4 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. System -
FANUC iD Series
ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION
1 See SP-TA3 Nozzle
2 See SP-TA3 Contact tip
3 See SP-TA3 Retaining head / diffuser
4 See SP-TA3 Neck, TOUGH GUN I.C.E. assembly
560-600I Solid mount assembly kit
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
560-600IW-045
5 wire brake, 0.035"-0.045" wire)
Solid mount assembly kit (for guns equipped with
560-600IW-116
wire brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire)
5a 560-501-12 Rubber washer (included in Item 5)
560-600I-3 Connector housing (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
560-600IW-3-045
5b brake, 0.035"-0.045" wire) (included in Item 5)
Connector housing (for guns equipped with wire
560-600IW-3-116
brake, 0.052"-1/16" wire) (included in Item 5)
5c 560-5-2 Outer cover (included in Item 5)
5d 560-501-10 Front spacer (included in Item 5)
5e 560-501-11 Insulating disc (included in Item 5)
5f 560-600-11 Spacer (included in Item 5)
6 See SP-TA3 LSR Unicable
7 560-501-2 TOUGH GUN I.C.E. water lines
Double shut-off coupler (x2) + clamps (x2) (included
7a 810-10-5
in Item 7)
Quick connect brass fittings, male (x2) + clamps (x2)
7b 658-2
(included in Item 7)
8 See SP-TA3 Power pin
9 See SP-TA3 Liner
10 See SP-TA3 QUICK LOAD Liner Retainer
WB-045^ Wire brake kit option for 0.030"-0.045" wire sizes
11
WB-116^ Wire brake kit option for 0.052"-1/16" wire sizes
12 399WB Wire brake plug kit
13 590-8 Water line fittings, male (x2)
Jump liner (for guns equipped with wire brake,
495-18-35
0.030"-0.045" wire)
14
Jump liner (for guns equipped with wire brake,
495-18-116
0.052"-1/16" wire)
^Appropriate connector housing (see Item 5b above) required if retrofitting wire brake
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SECTION 11 — TROUBLESHOOTING
41 OM-TA3-2.6-F
8. Porosity in weld. 1. Insulator worn. 1. Replace nozzle / insulator.
2. Gas diffuser damaged 2. Replace gas diffuser or o-rings.
3. Extreme heat or duty cycle. 3. Replace with heavy duty consumables.
4. Solenoid faulty. 4. Replace solenoid.
5. No gas. 5. a. Install full tanks.
b. Check supply.
c. Check for hose leaks.
6. Flow improperly set. 6. Adjust flow.
7. Gas ports plugged. 7. a. Clean or replace gas diffuser.
b. Clean nozzle.
8. Ruptured gas hose. 8. Repair or replace cable or line.
9. Control circuit loss. 9. See ‘Electrode does not feed’.
10. Worn, cut or missing o-rings. 10. Replace o-rings.
11. Loose fittings. 11. Tighten gun and cable connections to specified torque.
See Section 8 — Replacement on page 29.
9. Gun running hot. 1. Exceeding duty cycle. 1. a. Replace with properly rated Tregaskiss MIG Gun.
b. Decrease parameters to within gun rating.
2. Loose or poor power connection. 2. a. Clean, tighten or replace cable grounding connection.
b. Tighten gun and cable connections to specified torque.
See Section 8 — Replacement on page 29.
10. Liner is discolored. 1. Short circuit to electrode. 1. Isolate electrode reel from feeder and drive block. Consult
feeder manufacturer's manual.
2. Broken copper stranding in power 2. Replace unicable.
cable.
11. Sporadic feeding of 1. Tip galling. 1. Inspect and replace the contact tip.*
aluminum electrode. 2. Synthetic liner melting. 2. a. Replace liner.
b. Replace with composite liner.
c. Replace the neck and jump liner.
3. Wire deformed by feeder rolls. 3. Adjust drive rolls as per feeder manufacturer's manual.
*In some cases with aluminum and mild steels, it may be necessary to use a contact tip with either a larger or smaller bore size.
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