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OM-254 691 Page 3

SECTION 2 

 SPECIFICATIONS

2-1. Specifications

Model

WP-280-12-RM

WP28012RMD50

WP-280-25-RM

WP28025RMD50

Max Rating*

280 Amps

Length

12.5 Ft (3.7 m)

12.5 Ft (3.7 m)

25 Ft (7.6 m)

25 Ft (7.6 m)

Hose/Cable Options

Tri-Flex

 

Braided Rubber

Cooling Method

Liquid (Distilled/Deionized Water or Low Conductivity Coolant, Miller Part No. 043 810)

Electrode Range

.020 in. Thru 1/8 in. (0.5 Thru 3.2 mm)

Dimensions

Length 7 in. (178 mm); Handle Diameter 7/8 in. (22.2 mm); Weight 4.1 oz (117 g)

Method Of Guidance

Manual/Hand Held

Peak Voltage Rating

113 V

Peak Striking/Stability Voltage

15 KV

Min Flow Rate

.25 GPM

Min And Max Inlet Pressure

.379 MPa (55 psi) Min; .482 MPa (70 psi) Max

Min Cooling Power

2620 W

* Max rating based on 25

 C (77

  F) environment at maximum handle temperature rise of 30

 C (86

 F) or power cable temperature rise of 40

C (104

  F). 100% Argon gas, 100% duty cycle, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) 2% Ceriated electrode and Miller Coolmate

 4.

2-2. Duty Cycle

Continuous Welding

sb1.5* 8/93

100% Duty Cycle At 280 Amperes Using Argon Gas For 25 Ft Models

Duty Cycle is percentage of 10

minutes that torch can weld at

rated load without overheating.

0

10

Minutes

Definition

NOTICE 

 Exceeding rated amperage can damage torch and void warranty (see Section 2-1).

100% Duty Cycle At 280 Amperes Using Argon Gas For 12 Ft Models

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Amperage

 A

Duty Cycle %

Summary of Contents for WP-280-12-RM

Page 1: ...12RMD50 WP28025RMD50 Hand Held Water Cooled TIG GTAW Torches Torches manuelles TIG refroidies par eau Antorchas manuales enfriadas por agua para TIG GTAW File TIG GTAW Owner s Manual Manuel de L utili...

Page 2: ...ENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 7 4 1 Routine Maintenance 7 4 2 Gas And Or Water Hose Maintenance 7 4 3 Troubleshooting 8 SECTION 5 SELECTING AND PREPARING A TUNGSTEN FOR DC OR AC WELDING WITH INVERTER MACHINE...

Page 3: ...ication Product Stock Number Torch Package 12 5 3 8m Braided WP 280 12 RM Torch Package 25 7 6m Braided WP 280 25 RM Torch Package 12 5 3 8m Braided 50mm WP28012RMD50 Torch Package 25 7 6m Braided 50m...

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Page 5: ...parts Keep all covers and handle securely in place ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible ultraviolet and infrared rays that can burn eyes and...

Page 6: ...4W 5NS phone 800 463 6727 website www csa international org Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec tion ANSI Standard Z87 1 from American National Standards Institute 25 We...

Page 7: ...in Flow Rate 25 GPM Min And Max Inlet Pressure 379 MPa 55 psi Min 482 MPa 70 psi Max Min Cooling Power 2620 W Max rating based on 25 C 77 F environment at maximum handle temperature rise of 30 C 86 F...

Page 8: ...ptional Assembling Torch Body Keep connections tight Replace cup heat shield and backcap as needed 17 Tungsten Electrode See Sec tion 6 Installing Tungsten To adjust tungsten position loosen backcap 1...

Page 9: ...r 7 Coolant Hose Customer Supplied Obtain correct length with 5 8 18 left hand fittings 8 Coolant Out Of Torch Power Cable Red Connect coolant out of torch power cable to power cable adapter and conne...

Page 10: ...aper to clean weld joint area 11 Welding Power Source 12 Foot Control Tools Needed 5 8 7 8 1 1 8 in 2 3 1 10 5 6 8 11 4 7 9 12 C Connecting Torch To A Syncrowave 250 DX Or 350 LX w Integrated Cooler 8...

Page 11: ...ecessary Gas Hose For Cracks Leaks Wear If Necessary Water Hose If Applic able For Cracks Leaks Wear If Necessary Back Cap O Ring If Necessary Power Gas And Water Cable Connections To En sure They Are...

Page 12: ...w time Increase gas flow rate Check manufacture s recommendations Check and tighten all gas fittings Check gas valve and flow meter regulator Select proper size and type tungsten Properly prepare tung...

Page 13: ...recommendations Check and tighten gas fittings Make sure base material and filler material is clean and free of contaminates Check for impurities and moisture in gas lines Purge if necessary If torch...

Page 14: ...11 to 35 CFH cubic feet per hour Figures listed are a guide and are a composite of recommendations from American Welding Society AWS and electrode manufacturers 5 2 Preparing Tungsten Electrode For DC...

Page 15: ...mentally safe way Wear proper face hand and body protection Keep flam mables away 1 Workpiece Make sure workpiece is clean before welding 2 Work Clamp Place as close to the weld as possible 3 Torch 4...

Page 16: ...ch to front of pool Repeat process 75 75 Welding direction Form pool Tilt torch Add filler metal Move torch to front of pool Repeat process Remove rod Welding direction 15 6 3 Positioning Torch Tungst...

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Page 18: ...OM 254 691 Page 14 SECTION 7 PARTS LIST WC0175 A 16 17 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5 Figure 7 1 Complete Torch Assembly...

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Page 20: ...14 ft 4 2 m Braided 1 1 21WP 280 25W HOSE water 26 5 ft 8 0 m Braided 1 1 22WP 280 12G HOSE gas 13 25 ft 4 0 m Braided 1 1 22WP 280 25G HOSE gas 25 75 ft 7 8 m Braided 1 23WP 280 12PC CABLE power 12 5...

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Page 24: ...ord File a claim for loss or damage during shipment For assistance in filing or settling claims contact your distributor and or equipment manufacturer s Transportation Department Contact your Distribu...

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