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HEAVY DUTY OxY - AcETYlEnE
WElDInG OUTfIT
Model 92496
ASSEMBl Y AnD OPERATInG InSTRUcTIOnS
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PRODUcT SPEcIfIcATIOnS ITEM DEScRIPTIOn Torch Handle, Oxygen Regulator and Polished finish, all brass construction Acetylene Regulator Construction Cutting Nozzle Construction Brass and Steel. Chrome Plated oxygen lever. #1 Nozzle (For cutting material up to 3/4” thickness) Welding Nozzle and Heating Nozzle Brass base with a Copper tip. VH-W2, #2 Nozzle (For Construction welding material 1/16”-1/8”) Welding Hose Size and Construction 15 Ft. Long x 1/4” ID (each Hose)
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. PERSOnAl SAfETY 4. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
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TOOl USE AnD cARE 14. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 15. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until 16. check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affe
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SPEcIfIc SAfETY RUlES 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Heavy Duty Welding Kit. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. 3. Prevent eye injury and burns. Wearing and using personal safety clothing and safety
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5. Avoid overexposure to fumes and gases. Always keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. Use enough ventilation or exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone and general area. Where ventilation is questionable, have a qualified technician take an air sampling to determine the need for corrective measures. Use mechanical ventilation to improve air quality. If engineering controls are not feasible, use an approved respirator. Work in a confin
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8. Proper cylinder care. Secure cylinders to a cart, wall, or post, to prevent them from falling. All cylinders should be used and stored in an upright position. Never drop or strike a cylinder. Do not use cylinders that have been dented. Cylinder caps should be used when moving or storing cylinders. Empty cylinders should be kept in specified areas and clearly marked “empty”. 9. never use oil or grease on any inlet connector, outlet connector, or cylinder valves. 10. Alw
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UnPAcKInG When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts lists on pages 15-19 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBl Y AnD OPERATInG InSTRUcTIOnS for additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Parts Diagrams on pages 15-19. 1. nOTE! The following instructions are for acetylene gas use only. Cont
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5. IMPORTAnT! The Pressure Adjusting Screw (18) on the Acetylene Regulator and the Pressure Adjusting Screw (A18) on the Oxygen Regulator should be opened slightly by turning counterclockwise to relieve pressure on the Regulator diaphragms before opening the cylinder valves. If this is not done, pressure from the cylinders may damage the diaphragms and render the Regulators inoperable. WElDInG nOZZlE (D4), GREEn OR cUTTInG nOZZlE (D6) OxYGEn REGUlATOR (PARTS A1-A20E) cYlInDER VAl VE c
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your gas supplier immediately. (See figure f .) TORcH HAnDlE (PARTS B1-B10) GREEn (Ox) WElDInG HOSE (D1A) RED (Ac) WElDInG HOSE (D1B) fIGURE f 7. Connect the Cutting Attachment (parts C1-C27) to the Torch Handle (parts B1-B10). Always check the Connector (C23) and Coupling Nut (C22) for damage or oil. If either are found, discontinue use and contact your gas supplier. WARnInG! Make sure the two O-Rings (c24, c25) are not damaged or miss - ing, otherwise gases will mix inside the
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securely. If a leak still persists, discontinue use and call your gas supplier. WARnInG! nEVER set the Acetylene Regulator (parts 1-19) to a delivery pressure above 15 PSI. (See figures I, J, and K.) WElDInG TIP cHART Oxygen Pressure Acetylene Pressure P.S.I.G. P.S.I.G. Metal Thickness Tip Size Min. Max. Min. Max. 3 1/64” - 3/64” 00 5 5 3 1/32” - 5/64” 5 3 5 0 3 3/64” - 3/32” 1 5 3 5 3 1/16” - 1/8” 3 5 2 5 3 1/8” - 3/16” 3 4 7 3 6 3/16” - 1/4” 4 5 10 4 7 1/4” - 1/2” 5 6 12 5 8 fIGURE I
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9. To determine the proper Acetylene Regulator (parts 1-19) pressure and Oxygen Regulator (parts A1-A20E) pressure for neutral flame adjusting, refer to figures I, and K . HIGH PRESSURE lEVER OxYGEn cOnTROl VAl VE (c20) (B8 with Ox label (B9)) PRE-HEAT OxYGEn cOnTROl VAl VE (c26) cUTTInG AcETYlEnE cOnTROl VAl VE nOZZlE (B8 with Ac label (B10)) fIGURE l (D6) 10. Depending on use, attach either a Cutting Nozzle #1 (D6), or Welding Nozzle #2 (D4) to the Cutting Attachment (parts C1-C27).
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14. Open the Acetylene Control Valve (B8 with AC Label (B10)) about 1/4 turn, and ignite the acetylene gas coming out of the Nozzle (part D4). Always point the nozzle away from other people when WARnInG! lighting. (See figures l, and M.) 15. Slowly open the Acetylene Control Valve (B8 with AC Label (B10)) further until the smoke subsides and the flame jumps away from the end of the Nozzle (part D4) slightly. (See figure M.) 16. Slowly open the Oxygen Control Valve (B8 with OX Label (B
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InSPEcTIOn, MAInTEnAncE, AnD clEAnInG 1. WARnInG! Make sure the Welding Kit is cool to the touch and disconnected from its oxygen and acetylene cylinders before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 2. BEfORE EA cH USE, inspect the general condition of the Welding Kit. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged Welding Hoses (D1A, or D1B), and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
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PARTS lIST AnD DIAGRAM 1 - A cETYlEnE REGUlATOR note: When ordering parts from this parts list and diagram always take the number from the no. column (on the left). for example: If you wish to order a Body for this regulator you’d take the part number from the no. column (1). So you’d order part 1. components Of: #12 Item Item no. Description no. Description 1 Body 12A Nut 2 H.P. Gauge (2.1” x 400psi/2800kpa) 12B Diaphragm Plate 3 L.P. Gauge (2.1” x 30psi/200kpa) 12C Di
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PARTS lIST AnD DIAGRAM 2 - OxYGEn REGUlATOR note: When ordering parts from this components Of: #12 parts list and diagram always take the number from the no. column (on the left) and add a suffix of A to the beginning. for example: If you wished to order a Filter for this regulator you’d take the part number from the no. column (6) and add an A to the beginning. So you’d order part A6. components Of: #20 Item Item no. Description no. Description 1 Body 12C Diaphragm 2
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PARTS lIST AnD DIAGRAM 3 - T ORcH HAnDlE components Of: #8 note: When ordering parts from this parts list and diagram always take the number from the no. column (on the left) and add a suffix of B to the beginning. for example: If you wished to order a Tail for this handle you’d take the part number from the no. column (4) and add an B to the beginning. So you’d order part B4. Item Item no Description no Description 1 Torch Head 8 Valve Stem Assembly 2 Handle 8A Valve
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PARTS lIST AnD DIAGRAM 4 - cUTTInG A TTAcHMEnT note: When ordering parts from this parts list and diagram always take the number from the no. column (on the left) and add a suffix of c to the beginning. for example: If you wished to order a Head for this attachment you’d take the part number from the no. column (2) and add an c to the beginning. So you’d order part c2 . components Of: #26 Item Item no Description no Description 1 Tip Nut 17 HP Spring 2 Head 18 Washer 3 Oxyg
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PARTS lIST AnD DIAGRAM 5 - AccESSORY PARTS note: When ordering parts from this parts list and diagram always take the number from the no. column (on the left) and add a suffix of D to the beginning. for example: If you wished to order a Welding nozzle you’d take the part number from the no. column (4) and add an D to the beginning. So you’d order part D4. Item Item no Description no Description 1A Green (OX) Welding Hose 8 Safety Glasses 1B Red (AC) Welding Hose 9 Flint Ligh
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lIMITED 90 DAY WARRAnTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installati
