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How to Replace QUICK LOAD Liners Into Retainer or AutoLength Pin

1. Remove consumables (nozzle, contact tip and retaining head). 2. Pull the existing QUICK LOAD™ Liner from the neck using pliers. 3. Remove the protective cap from the new QUICK LOAD Liner. 4. Insert the QUICK LOAD Liner through the neck using the wire as a guide. Push the QUICK LOAD Liner in using short […]

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How to Install QUICK LOAD Liners When Replacing Conventional Liners

1. Remove the protective cap from the new QUICK LOAD® Liner. 2. Install this liner from the back of the MIG gun with retainer attached (using the same procedure as installing a conventional liner). Future replacements will be done from the front. (Refer to How to Replace QUICK LOAD Liners). 3. IMPORTANT! Push liner back […]

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How To Install the TT3-500 TOUGH GUN Sprayer onto a TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer

The following images and instructions detail the installation of the TT3-500 TOUGH GUN® Sprayer onto the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer. Figure 1 Open the box and inspect the items for any noticeable damage to the parts during shipping.The TT3-500 Sprayer should only be installed onto a TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer (analog or Ethernet model). Other […]

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How To Install the Filter-Regulator Unit to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer

The following images and instructions detail the installation of the Filter/Regulator unit onto a TOUGH GUN® TT3 reamer: Remove the Filter/Regulator from the box.Ensure that all the required parts are present (see Figure 1):Filter BodyRegulatorPressure GaugeMounting BracketSafety Shut Off Valve Figure 1 Visually inspect for any cracks or defects in all the parts.Install air fitting […]

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How to Repair the Cable on a BTB MIG Gun with a T Series Small Straight Handle

Remove consumables (Nozzle, Retaining Head, Contact Tip).Remove the liner from the gun.Mount neck in the vise.Disassemble handle and remove switch from leads.Move the handle back. Bend cable behind connector cone. Cut cable at bend.Slide two large “Oetiker” clamps 1.5 ft. down the cable (required for crimping later).From your cut (end of cable), measure 3” back […]

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How to repair the cable on a MIG Gun with a T Series Straight Handle

Remove consumables (Nozzle, Retaining Head, Contact Tip). Remove the liner from the gun. Mount neck in the vise. Disassemble handle and remove switch from leads. Move the handle back.Bend cable behind connector cone. Cut cable at bend. Slide two large “Oetiker” clamps 1.5 ft. down the cable (required for crimping later). From your cut (end […]

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How To Replace the TOUGH GUN CA3 Gun Unicable

IMPORTANT: The following instructions pertain to unicable replacement on TOUGH GUN CA3 MIG Guns manufactured on or after April 8, 2015 NOTE: Unicable replacement can be done while the gun is mounted to the robot. There is no need to uninstall the gun before proceeding. Remove nozzle, retaining head and liner.FOR CLUTCH MODELS ONLY: Disconnect […]

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How To Install the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer Sprayer Valve Retrofit Kit

Required Tools: 9/16″ wrench11/16″ wrench5 mm Allen key3 mm Allen key2.5 mm Allen keyPrecision flat head screwdriverWire strippers Installation Instructions Disconnect power and air. Identify your anti-spatter source (bulk-feed or Tregaskiss supplied reservoir). Disconnect the source from the bracket mounted on the side of your TOUGH GUN® TT3 Reamer. Remove the MALE fitting from the […]

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How To Install or Replace a Euro Power Pin on a BTB Platform Gun

Remove liner and strain relief from the gun assembly. Disconnect the Euro block leads from the gun by cutting as close as possible on both sides of the butt connectors in order to preserve wire for later retermination. Slide adaptor nut toward cable, thus exposing the Euro block. Remove Euro block from end fitting using wrenches […]

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How To Install or Replace a Bernard Quick Disconnect on a BTB Platform Gun

Remove liner from gun assembly. Viewing quick disconnect from cable end, align wave spring and large snap ring with opening access slot. Compress large snap ring with internal snap ring pliers and remove locking sleeve. Remove small external snap ring with external snap ring pliers from power pin. Remove the control leads from the rigid strain […]

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How To Install or Replace a Universal Power Pin on a BTB Platform Gun

Remove nozzle, contact tip, and gas diffuser / retaining head and lay cable straight. Using a 10 mm wrench, turn liner lock counterclockwise until it is free from the power pin. Remove liner from gun assembly. Remove the screw and assembly from rear strain relief and slide rear strain relief back over power pin. Position control […]

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How To Install or Replace a Liner on a BTB Platform Gun

Bernard® Conventional Liners Remove nozzle, contact tip, and gas diffuser / retaining head and lay cable straight. Using a 10 mm wrench, turn liner lock counterclockwise until it is free from the power pin. Remove liner from gun assembly. With cable laying straight, insert new liner into power pin and feed through gun using short strokes […]

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How To Install or Replace a Fixed Neck on a Straight Handle Gun

Step 1 Place neck in vise.Remove both switch housing mount screws.Slide handle back, exposing the cable connection.Loosen the cable / neck connection using a 7/8″ wrench.Remove from vise and unthread neck by hand.NOTE: The body is now an integral part of the neck and the handle mounting holes are metric (M5). Use the screws supplied […]

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How To Install a Jump Liner

IMPORTANT! Turn off power.Remove nozzle, insulator, contact tip, gas diffuser and neck from gun.Remove old Jump Liner from the back end of the neck.Insert new Jump Liner making sure the liner stop is fully seated at back end of neck.Take the tapered end of the neck and insert into the end fitting of the gun […]

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How To Install Quik Tip Consumables

Standard Installation – Install insulator cap over neck.Trim liner to correct dimension for diffuser being used (see Liner Trim Guidelines).Torque diffuser onto neck to approximately 12 ft.-lbs.Insert tip into gas diffuser and lock into posiiton with a clockwise motion.Thread nozzle onto gas diffuser and tighten firmly by hand. Installation with Conversion Adaptor – Install conversion […]

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How To Install Centerfire HD Series Consumables

Standard Installation – Install insulator cap over neck.Trim liner to between 5/8″ and 3/4″ beyond neck thread.Torque diffuser onto neck to approximately 12 ft.-lbs.Insert tip into gas diffuser.Thread nozzle body onto gas diffuser / tip, and tighten firmly by hand.Thread nozzle cone onto nozzle body, and tighten firmly by hand. Installation with Conversion Adaptor – […]

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How To Install Centerfire Consumables

Standard Installation – Install insulator cap over neck.Trim liner to between 5/8″ and 3/4″ beyond neck thread.Torque diffuser onto neck to approximately 12 ft.-lbs.Insert tip into gas diffuser.Thread nozzle onto gas diffuser / tip and tighten firmly by hand. Installation with Conversion Adaptor – Install conversion adaptor.Install insulator cap over conversion adaptor.Trim liner to between […]

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How to Install or Replace a Liner When Using Centerfire or Quik Tip Diffusers With the New Internal Stop

CAUTION: Disconnect gun from equipment, allow to cool and remove electrode from liner before servicing!   Diffuser Removal: Using the appropriate wrench, remove the gas diffuser with a counterclockwise rotation. Conventional Liner Installation: Re-insert liner into power pin with cable laying straight. Continue until liner lock is fully seated into power pin. A twisting motion […]

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