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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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How To Install the New Q-Nut Cover

Install Insulating Ring over the back of the Q-Nut and into the space between the aluminum armor and the front face of the Q-Nut.  Removing front end consumables allows installation over front of neck if desired. Line up the middle of the tall arch on the Q-Nut Cover with the corner of the hex on […]

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How To Add the Lubricator to the TOUGH GUN TT3 Reamer

WARNING: Ensure the power and air supplies to the TOUGH GUN® Reamer are disconnected or disabled prior to working with the Reamer.  ItemDescriptionPart NumberQty15/16″ x 1/18″ NPT QCTR-223122Bulkhead AdaptorLR-500-5123SpacerLR-500-50-514M6x1x20mm LG SHCS – Black OxideF1-M6X1-20B25Steel Line Kit – For LubricatorLR-500-5016Lubricator TT-LUB-SMC1 1. Remove lubricator kit from the box and inspect for any damage. 2. Remove the reservoir […]

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How To Install the QUICK LOAD Liner in the AutoLength System

Remove consumables (nozzle, contact tip and retaining head). Pull existing QUICK LOAD® Liner from the neck using pliers.Remove the protective cap from the new QUICK LOAD Liner.Insert the new QUICK LOAD Liner through the neck. Push the liner in using short strokes to prevent the liner from kinking.   Feed the liner into the torch until […]

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How To Install the AutoLength Pin

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The AutoLength™ Pin is one component of the QUICK LOAD® Liner AutoLength System. This pin is designed specifically for use with QUICK LOAD Liners from Tregaskiss. Do not attempt to use with any other type of liner. AutoLength Pins look the same as standard power pins, but can only be used with QUICK LOAD […]

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How To Upgrade from Conventional Liners to QUICK LOAD Liners

Replace Your Liner in Less Than 1/2 the Time with the QUICK LOAD® Liner from Tregaskiss! To convert to the QUICK LOAD Liner, update your conventional liner part number as per the chart below. QUICK LOAD Liner Conversion Chart Wire SizeQUICK LOAD LinerReplaces Conventional LinerDescriptionLengthI.D.0.023″415-23-15Q415-23-15High Carbon Steel – Round Wound16.5′0.050″0.030″415-30-6Q415-30-6High Carbon Steel – Round Wound7.5′0.062″0.030″415-30-15Q415-30-15High […]

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How To Remove and Install Wire Brake in a TOUGH GUN ThruArm Series MIG Gun

NOTICE: This product is factory set for wire equal to or smaller than 0.045“. If you are using wire 0.052” and larger, please remove the wire guide within the neck housing and replace it with the larger size (part #598-116) that is supplied in the box with this product. Removal and Installation Instructions Follow the […]

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How To Convert from Single Taper Retaining Heads to TOUGH LOCK Retaining Heads Featuring Dual Taper Technology

TOUGH LOCK® retaining heads featuring dual taper technology have a second taper at the rear of the retaining head where it connects with the neck. This dual taper design: Locks your gun from contact tip to neckIncreases electrical conductivityHelps keep  your consumables running coolerDecreases costly downtime To enjoy the benefits of TOUGH LOCK retaining heads at no […]

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