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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 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 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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How To Install a Power Pin to a Tregaskiss MIG Gun

Thread the power pin into the rear housing.Tighten the power pin into the rear housing using a 1-inch (2.54 cm) wrench on the rear housing and a 3/4-inch (19 mm) wrench on the power pin. Torque to 18 ft.-lbs. (24.4Nm).IMPORTANT: The thread-in two-piece power pin has a taper to seat and lock the power pin […]

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How To Install or Replace TOUGH ACCESS Consumables

IMPORTANT: TCP will be different from standard TOUGH LOCK® consumables. Removal and Replacement Nozzle Pull slip-on nozzles off with a twisting motion.When installing the nozzle, ensure that it is fully seated. Contact Tip Thread the contact tip into the retaining head.Torque to 30 in.-lbs. (3.5Nm).The Tregaskiss Tip Tool (part #450-18, for heavy duty tips) or […]

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How To Install or Replace TOUGH LOCK Consumables

IMPORTANT: Neck Insulator MUST be in place before welding to properly insulate the neck armor.Check all parts to ensure that connections are tight before welding.The heavy duty retaining head MUST be tightened with a 5/8 inch (16 mm) wrench to prevent the contact tip from overheating.DO NOT use pliers to remove or tighten the retaining […]

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How To Install or Replace a Conventional Liner

NOTE: For MIG guns equipped with ‘Direct Plug-Ins’, Bernard®, or Euro connector, the procedure is the same. On Miller® style guns, the liner is held captive by a guide cap which must be removed and replaced when changing the liner. Step 1: NOTE: Ensure the power supply is off and the gun is removed from […]

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How To Install or Replace a QUICK LOAD Liner

IMPORTANT NOTE: Initial installation instructions are different from replacement instructions.  FOR INITIAL INSTALLATION ONLY — Remove the protective cap from the QUICK LOAD™ Liner. 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. IMPORTANT: Push liner back […]

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