Tregakiss OM-MF4-1.3 TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Multi-Feed System

Tregakiss OM-MF4-1.3 TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Multi-Feed System

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — READ BEFORE USING

Protect yourself and others from injury – read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions

Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the hazards.

Symbol Usage

DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text

NOTICE – Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
– Indicates special instructions.

This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out!,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards

TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer safety label definitions:

Warning! CUT & CRUSH Keep hands clear of all moving parts

Warning! ROTATING CUTTER Keeps hands clear. Disconnect power before servicing.

Warning! AUTOMATIC START Equipment starts automatically. Disconnect power before servicing or opening access door.

DISCONNECT POWER before servicing.

CONSULT YOUR SERVICE MANUAL before servicing.

Arc Welding Hazards

The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call to and identify possible hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is only asummary of the more complete safety information found in section 2-4 Principal Safety Standards on page 3, and in welding power source Owner’s Manual. Read and follow all Safety Standards.

Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this equipment. A qualified person is defined as one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
• Insulate yourself from work and ground.
• Do not touch live electrode or electrical parts.
• Turn off welding power source before changing contact tip or gun parts.
• Keep all covers and handle securely in place

MOVING PARTS can injure.

• Keep away from moving parts.
• Keep away from pinch points such as drive rolls

NOISE can damage hearing.

Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing

• Check for noise level limits exceeding those specified by OSHA.
• Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.
• Warn others nearby about noise hazard.

READ INSTRUCTIONS

• Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Manual carefully before installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety information at the beginning of the Manual and in each section.
• Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local codes.

California Proposition 65 Warnings

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Principal Safety Standards

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: www.aws.org.

Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org.

Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1. Website: www.aws.org.

National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70 from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P1 from Compressed Gas Association. Website: www.cganet.com.

Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2 from Canadian Standards Association. Website: www.csagroup.org.

Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, NFPA Standard 51B from National Fire Protection Association. Website: www.nfpa.org.

OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177 Subpart N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J. Website: www.osha.gov.
SR7 2022-0

EMF Information

Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric and magnetic fields (EMF). The current from arc welding (and allied processes including spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, and induction heating operations) creates an EMF field around the welding circuit. EMF fields may interfere with some medical implants, e.g. Pacemakers. Protective measures for persons wearing medical implants have to be taken. For example, restrict access for passersby or conduct individual risk assessment for welders. All welders should use the following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:

1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a cable cover.
2. Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the welding circuit as possible.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possible.
6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
7. Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source wire feeder.

About Implanted Medical Devices:

Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations. If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recommended.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Product Warranty

Limited Warranty

Tregaskiss’ Products shall, from the date of original purchase (or, solely with respect to Low Stress Robotic Unicables packaged with any Tregaskiss® Robotic MIG Gun, from the date the product goes into production for its intended use) and for the period set forth below, be free from defects in material and workmanship. To obtain repair or replacement of any Product, the covered Product must be delivered, transportation pre-paid by Purchaser, to the address specified by Tregaskiss on its Returned Materials Authorization, with:

• written proof of warranty coverage (e.g., Purchaser dated purchase order);
• serial number on product (if any);
• the Product’s installed location within Purchaser’s facility and usage of the Product; and
• written specification of any alleged defect(s). In the event the foregoing materials are not timely provided to Tregaskiss by claimant, warranty coverage will be determined by Tregaskiss, in its sole discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, the warranty period for any Product or part/component of any Product that is replaced or repaired by Tregaskiss under the foregoing warranty is not extended or renewed at the time of such replacement or repair. The Warranty against defects does not apply to:
  1. consumable components or ordinary wear items;
  2. products which are improperly altered, modified, stored, installed, operated, handled, used or neglected or use of the Products with equipment, components or parts not specified or supplied by Tregaskiss or contemplated under the Product documentation; or
  3. Products which have not been operated, maintained, and repaired pursuant to Product documentation provided by Tregaskiss. Purchaser shall pay Tregaskiss for all warranty claim costs incurred by Tregaskiss (including inspection, labor, parts, testing, scrap and freight) due to warranty claims submitted by Purchaser which are not covered by Tregaskiss’ warranty.
• Bernard® BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Guns: 1 year; Lifetime warranty on straight handles, straight handle switches, and rear strain relief
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• Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN® Reamer:
  • When factory-equipped with lubricator: 2 years when factory-equipped with lubricator
  • When (i) factory-equipped with lubricator and (ii) used exclusively with Tregaskiss® TOUGH GARD® AntiSpatter Liquid: 3 years when both (i) and (ii)
• Tregaskiss® TOUGH GUN® Robotic Peripheral (Clutch, Sprayer, Wire Cutter, Arms): 1 year
• Tregaskiss® Low-Stress Robotic Unicables (LSR Unicables): 6 months

Service Warranty

Tregaskiss warrants the Services shall conform to any mutually agreed upon specifications or statements of work. Purchaser’s sole remedy, and Tregaskiss’s sole liability, for a breach of the foregoing warranty is for Tregaskiss, at its option, to re-perform the Services or credit Purchaser’s account for such Services

Limitation of Liability and Remedies

TREGASKISS WILL NOT BE LIABLE, AND PURCHASER WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST TREGASKISS FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DOWN TIME, LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES, WHETHER OR NOT BASED UPON TREGASKISS’ NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION. IN NO EVENT WILL TREGASKISS’ LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OR SALE OF TREGASKISS’ PRODUCTS OR SERVICES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPECIFIC PRODUCTS OR SERVICES AS TO WHICH THE CLAIM IS MADE.

SPECIFICATIONS

System Components

Peripheral to allow the bulk-feed of TOUGH GARD® Anti-Spatter Liquid to 1-10 reamer units from a single source For complete parts list, please see

INSTALLATION  SETUP

Installing TOUGH GARD® Anti-Spatter Multi-Feed System

NOTE: The multi-feed system operates via vacuum draw, so the reamer air pressure / volume is critical for ideal sprayer operation.

A. To Install Cap Assembly

1. Remove the plastic cap from the TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid pail ( 5.28 U.S. Gal. / 20 L) or drum (55 U.S. Gal / 208 L).
2. Insert the cap assembly into the top of the pail/drum and tighten securely.
   NOTE: The cap assembly should pass through the pail / drum opening freely
   
   The cap assembly features a fluid level indicator in order to help monitor levels of TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid ( see Figure 7-B).
   
   NOTE: When the fluid level indicator is no longer visible, there is less than 1″ of fluid left.

B. Remove the Fluid Reservoir

1. It is recommended that the reservoir be empty prior to removing it from the reamer.

2. In the event that there is still fluid left in the reservoir, it can be emptied while still secured onto the reamer.

   • a. Remove the front spindle cover by loosening the 4 BHCS on either side of the cover.

   • b. On the right hand side of the sprayer check valve there is a black 5/16” fluid supply line. Before disconnecting the supply line, have a small container ready to catch the fluid as it drains out.

   • c. Disconnect the fluid supply line at the quick disconnect fitting (see Figure 7-C).
     

   • d. The fluid will begin to flow out of the supply line and into a container. e. Let the fluid drain until it stops.

3. Open the rear cover of the reamer and disconnect the fluid level sensor (two black wires with a 2-Pin connector on them).

4. Remove the four (4) BHCS on the side of the reamer that hold the sprayer reservoir mounting plate onto the reamer (see Figure 7-D).
   

5. Carefully pull the reservoir from the side of the reamer.

   • a. While removing, push the fluid supply line inside the reamer to help guide the reservoir connection through the opening under the mounting plate.

6. Once the reservoir is free from the reamer, remove the hose clamp that secures the fluid supply line onto the reservoir (see Figure 7-D
   
   NOTE: Once the reservoir is removed from the reamer, place in a secure location in case it is needed at a later date

C. To Connect Hose to Spray Unit

NOTE: It is best to start by establishing the pail / drum location. This makes it easier to run hoses and permanently secure them

1. After the reservoir is removed, run the hose from the pail / drum to the reamer being sure not to run hoses where they may be damaged or kinked.
2. Install the anti-spatter feed line on the reamer onto the barb fitting of the multi-feed adapter plate (See Figure 7-E ).

Ensure that the hose clamp is secure over top of the barb fitting ( See Figure 7-F).

3. Install the multi-feed adapter plate using the 4 x SHCS onto the side of the reamer frame (See Figure 7-G).
   

4. Connect the female quick connect on the hose to the male quick connect on the multi-feed adpater plat

D. To Connect Hose to Pail / Drum with the YConnector

1. Connect a hose to Y-connector by using a small amount of lube on the barb and pushing the hose onto the barb.
2. Push the hose all the way to shoulder of the barbed fitting.
3. Clamps should be used on all connections

E. To Connect Hose to Pail / Drum with a Manifold

1. Remove NPT plugs from manifold fittings and install the check valve assembly for the desired number of lines.

2. Install the hose from the pail / drum to the end of the check valve assembly (see Figure 7-I).
   

3. Clamps should be used on all connections

F. Priming the Hose

Once the hoses have been completely installed, they need to be primed to remove any air bubbles.

To Prime the Hose from the Reamer:

1. Activate the SPRAY ON button on the TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer until a steady stream of TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid is visible from the spray head.

To Prime Hose from the Robot:

1. Activate the sprayer from the robot controller until a steady stream of TOUGH GARD anti-spatter liquid is visible from the spray head.

NOTE: Be sure to check for any leaks while priming the hose. Use check valves and clamps at all manifold ports to ensure each line keeps its prime. Use check valves on long hose runs for safety measures as needed.

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: Ensure the following:

• Ensure that all hose connections are clamped and tightened as needed to prevent leaks (enough clamps for every connection are provided with the kit).
• Clean cap assembly to prevent the TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid from clogging.
• Check to see that there is a sufficient amount of TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid in the pail / drum and replace as required.

Under regular operating conditions, there should be no need for additional maintenance.

PARTS LIST

| PART #| DESCRIPTION
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1| TG-103-2| Pail cap assembly for 5.28 U.S. Gal. / 20 L
2| TG-103-3| Drum cap assembly for 55 U.S. Gal / 208 L
3| TG-103-2-15| Female quick connect
4| TS-500-40-2| Male quick connect
Not Shown| TG-103-2-16| Quick connect kit (includes Items 3 and 4)
5| TG-103-4| Manifold (includes 10 sets of the check valve assembly and hose clamps)
Not Shown| TG-103-2-14| Barbed Y-fitting for up to 2 reamer units
Not Shown| 357-2| Murray Ear Clamp, 8.7mm
TOUGH GUN® TT4 Reamer Multi-Feed Adapter Kit
1| TT4-MF-100-1| TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer multi-feed adapter plate
2| TT4-MF-100-2| TOUGH GUN TT4 reamer multi-feed plate quick connect fitting
3| F1-M6X1-14B| M6x1x14mm Lg SHCS-black oxide (Qty 4)
Note: Parts not sold individually. To order kit use part # TT4-MF-100
PART #| DESCRIPTION
---|---
HOSES (Not shown – Sold Separately)
TG-103-100| 100′ hose
TG-103-200| 200′ hose
TOUGH GARD ANTI-SPATTER LIQUID (Not shown – Sold Separately)

TG-101-01| 1 U.S. Gal. / 3.78 L
TG-101-05| 5.28 U.S. Gal. / 20 L pail
TG-101-14S| 16.9 fl. oz. / 500 mL
TG-101-32SP| 32 fl. oz. / 946 mL (Spray Bottle)
TG-101-55| 55 U.S. Gal / 208 L drum
COMPLETE TOUGH GARD MULTI-FEED SYSTEM KITS (Not shown – Sold Separately)

TG-103-05-2| Multi-Feed System kit – 5.28 U.S. Gal. / 20 L pail for up to 2 reamer units
TG-103-05-10| Multi-Feed System kit – 5.28 U.S. Gal. / 20 L pail for up to 10 reamer units
TG-103-55-10| Multi-Feed System kit – 55 U.S. Gal / 208 L drum for up to 10 reamer units

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. No spray.

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1. Sprayer blocked.
2. Loss of air supply.
3. Faulty solenoid valve.
4. Kink in the multi-feed line. ****
5. Clogged vent in cap assembly.
6. Loose hose connections.
7.  Air bubbles in lines.
8. Unused lines on manifold are not plugged (NPT plugs).

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1. Clean spray head.

2. Check air supply to ensure adequate pressure is supplied (80-100 psi at 16 CFM).

3. Replace solenoid valve.

4. Check lines and re-run lines to remove and prevent obstructions.

5. Clean cap assembly.

6. Check hose connections and tighten as needed.

7. Re-prime lines.

8. Ensure all unused ports on manifold are plugged with a 1/8 NPT plug.

9. Air flow but no anti- spatter.

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1. Loose hose connections.
2. Pail / drum is empty.
3. Spool in solenoid valve block stuck.
4. Fluid line blocked.
5. Faulty check valve.
6. Inadequate air pressure
7. Clogged filter in cap assembly.

|

1. Check hose connections and tighten as needed.

2. Refill / replace TOUGH GARD Anti-Spatter Liquid.

3. Replace solenoid valve block assembly.

4. Clean or repair fluid line.

5. Replace check valve.

6. Adjust air pressure to 80-100 psi at 16 CFM (5.5-7.0 bar at 450 LPM).

7. Clean cap assembly.

8. Inconsistent spray flow.

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1. Loose hose connections.
2. Damaged hose.
3. Clogged vent in cap assembly.
4. Air bubbles in hose.

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1. Check hose connections and tighten as needed.

2. Replace hose.

3. Clean cap assembly.

4. Re-prime hose.

5. Cannot remove air bubbles from lines.

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1. Loose hose connections.
2. Priming not completed.
3. Unused ports on manifold are not plugged with 1/8 NPT plug.

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1. Check hose connections and tighten as needed.
2. Prime until steady stream is visible from spray head.
3. Ensure all unused ports on the manifold are plugged with a 1/8 NPT plug.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIALS

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References

• Semi-Automatic MIG Guns, Robotic MIG Guns, Fixed Automatic Torches, Nozzle Cleaning Stations, and Welding Consumables - Tregaskiss and Bernard
• American Welding Society (AWS) - Welding Excellence Worldwide
• Product Certification & Standards Development - CSA Group
• NFPA | The National Fire Protection Association
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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