GYS TIG 9 Manual TIG Torches Instruction Manual

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1 GYS TIG 9 Manual TIG Torches

2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

9 Documents / Resources

9.1 References

GYS TIG 9 Manual TIG Torches

WARNINGS – SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions must be read and fully understood before use. Do not carry out any alterations or maintenance work that is not directly specified in this manual.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage to persons or property resulting from use, not by the instructions in this manual. In case of problems or queries, please consult a qualified tradesperson to correctly install the product.

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS

Arc welding can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death. Welding exposes people to a dangerous source of heat, light radiation from the arc, electromagnetic fields (caution to those using pacemakers), and risk of electrocution, as well as noise and fumes. To protect yourself and others, please observe the following safety instructions:

To protect yourself from burns and radiation, wear clothing that does not have turn-ups, that is insulating, dry, flame-retardant,t and in good condition, and that covers the whole body.

Wear protective gloves that provide electrical and thermal insulation.
Use welding protection and/or a welding helmet with a sufficient level of protection (depending on the specific use). Protect your eyes during cleaning procedures. Contact lenses are strictly prohibited.

It may be necessary to section off the welding area with fireproof curtains to protect the area from arc radiation and hot spatter. Inform people in the welding area not to stare at the arc rays or molten parts and to wear appropriate clothing for protection.
Wear noise-canceling headphones if the welding process becomes louder than the permissible limit (this is also applicable to anyone else in the welding area).

Keep hands, hair, and clothing away from moving parts (the ventilation fan, for example).
Never remove the protective covers from the cooling unit while the welding power source is switched on, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible in the event of an incident.

Newly welded parts are hot and can cause burns when handled. When maintenance work is carried out on the torch or electrode holder, ensure that it is sufficiently cold by waiting at least 10 minutes before carrying out any work. The cooling unit must be switched on when using a water-cooled torch to ensure that the liquid cannot cause burns. It is important to ensure that the work area is safe before leaving it, to help protect both people and property.

WELDING FUMES AND GAS

The fumes, gases, and dust emitted by welding are harmful to health. Sufficient ventilation must be provided and an additional air supply may be required. An air-fed mask could be a solution in situations where there is inadequate ventilation.
Check the extraction system performance against the relevant safety standards.

Caution: Welding in confined spaces requires safety monitoring from a safe distance. In addition, the welding of certain materials containing lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury, or even beryllium can be particularly harmful. Remove any grease from workpieces before welding.
Cylinders should be stored in open or well-ventilated areas. They should be stored in an upright position and kept on a stand or trolley. Welding should not be carried out near grease or paint.

RISK OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS

Fully shield the welding area, flammable materials should be kept at least 11 meters away. Fire-fighting equipment should be kept close to wherever the welding activities are being undertaken. Beware of hot material, spatter, or sparks being projected, even through cracks, as these can be a source of fire or explosion. Keep people, flammable objects, and pressurized containers at a safe distance. Welding in closed containers or tubes is to be avoided. If the containers or tubes are open, they must be emptied of all flammable or explosive materials (oil, fuel, gas residues, etc.). Grinding work must not be directed toward the source of the welding current or ty flammable materials.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

An electric shock, whether direct or indirect, can cause serious injury or death.
Do not touch any live part of the machine (inside or outside) when it is plugged in because they are connected to the welding circuit.

Do not touch the torch and the earth clamp at the same time.
Always use dry and in-tact clothing to insulate yourself from the welding circuit. Always wear insulated shoes, regardless of the environment in which you work.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Never wrap the welding leads around your body.
Do not use the cables or torch to move the machine.

The torch must be fully uncoiled to prevent overheating.
Switch off the generator after the torch is cooled before each maintenance and before replacing or controlling wearing parts. Regularly check the condition of the torch. If damaged, the torch must be replaced.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

TIG torches are designed for manual TIG welding.

TECHNICAL DATA

Part reference			CLASSIC
			–	72217 IND2	72214 IND2	–	–	72216 IND2 C71399	C71466	72211 IND1	–
Product reference			084049	072213		087583	087590	072220	–	084056	084063
Product Name			TIG 9	TIG 17		TIG 17 V		TIG 26		TIG 20	TIG 18
Process			TIG
Usage method			Manual
Rated current		DC	110 A	140 A		140 A		180 A	250 A	240 A	320 A
		AC	80 A	125 A		125 A		130 A	200 A	170 A	240 A
Duty Cycle	DC		35 %	35%		35%		35 %	35 %	100 %
	AC		60 %
Electrode Φ (mm)			1.6 > 3.2	1.6 > 4		1.6 > 4		1.6 > 4	1.6 > 4	1.6 > 3.2	1.6 > 4
Rated voltage			≤ 113V
Starting voltage			3kV < 12kV
Cooling method			Air							Liquid
Minimum flow			–							1 l/min
Minimum and maximum pressure			–							0.3 – 0.5 MPa
Minimum cooling power			–							400 W
Connectivity		DINSE / TEXAS	35/50 mm2	10/25 mm2	35/50 mm2	10/25 mm2	35/50 mm2	35/50 mm2	35/50 mm2	35/50 mm2
Gas shielding			Argon
Gas flow			4>15 l/min
Cable length			4 m
Weight			1.5 kg	1.8 kg		1.8 kg	2 kg	2.5 kg	2.5 kg	1.7 kg	2.3 kg
Ambient welding temperature range			-10 -> +40°C
Ambient transport or storage temperature range			-20 -> +55°C
Applicable standard			IEC 60974-7

Product reference

PRO

084087

084094

084124

084131

087521

084162

084179

087606

084100

084117

084148

084155

084186

084193

Product Name

TIG 9

TIG 17

TIG 26

TIG 20

TIG 18

TIG 450 W

Process

TIG

Usage method

Manual

Rated current

110 A

140 A

180 A

240 A

320 A

400 A

80 A

125 A

130 A

170 A

240 A

280 A

Duty Cycle

35 %

60 %

35 %

100 %

60 %

Electrode Φ (mm)

1.6 > 3.2

1.6 > 4

1.6 > 3.2

1.6 > 4

Rated voltage

≤ 113V

Starting voltage

3kV < 12kV

Cooling method

Air

Liquid

Minimum flow

–

1 l/min

Minimum and maximum pressure

–

0.3 – 0.5 MPa

Minimum cooling power

–

400 W

Connectivity

DINSE / TEXAS

35/50 mm2

10/25 mm2

35/50 mm2

EURO

Gas shielding

Argon

Gas flow

4>15 l/min

Cable length

4 m

8 m

4 m

8 m

4 m

8 m

4 m

8 m

4 m

8 m

4 m

8 m

Weight

1.9 kg

3.4 kg

1.9 kg

3.4 kg

2 kg

2.7 kg

4.9 kg

5 kg

1.8 kg

3 kg

2.2 kg

3.7 kg

2.5 kg

4 kg

Ambient welding temperature range

-10 -> +40°C

Ambient transport or storage temperature range

-20 -> +55°C

Applicable standard

IEC 60974-7

SET UP

TORCH CONNECTION DETAILS

The power source must be switched off.
Insert the torch connector (A) into the negative socket on the power source (E) and tighten part B. Tighten the torch securely.
Connect the torch gas outlet to the gas connector on the power source.
Connect the trigger connector to the power source.
To remove the torch, perform the same steps in reverse.
The power source must be switched off.
Insert the torch connector (A) into the female socket (E) and tighten part B. Tighten the torch securely.
To remove the torch, perform the same steps in reverse.

TRIGGER CONNECTION

Torch type			Wire description	Associated connector pin
Double button + potential- meter torch	Double button torch	Simple button torch	Common/Earth	2
			Button 1	4
			Button 2	3
			Common/Ground of potentiometer	2
			10 V	1
			Cursor	5

Torch type	Wire description	Associated connector pin
Up & Down torch	Common Switch 1 & 2	2
	Switch 1	4
	Switch 2	3
	Common Switch Up & Down	5
	Switch Up	1
	Switch Up	1
	Switch Down	2
	Switch Down	2

ELECTRODE SHARPENING

For optimum performance, we recommend using an electrode sharpened as follows:

Choosing the electrode diameter:

Ø Electrode (mm)	TIG DC		TIG AC
Ø Electrode (mm)	Pure tungsten	Tungsten with oxides	Pure tungsten	Tungsten with oxides
1.6	60 > 150 A	60 > 150 A	45 > 90 A	60 > 125 A
2.0	75 > 180 A	100 > 200 A	65 > 125 A	85 > 160 A
2.4	130 > 230 A	170 > 250 A	80 > 140 A	120 > 210 A
3.2	160 > 310 A	225 > 330 A	150 > 190 A	150 > 250 A
4.0	275 > 450 A	350 > 480 A	180 > 260 A	240 > 350 A
	~ 80 A per mm Ø		~ 60 A per mm Ø

TORCH EQUIPMENT

The torch must be fitted with the appropriate consumables to suit the application and output current. Regularly check the ceramic nozzle for wear and tear.

Choosing the wrong consumables can result in welding imperfections, and premature wear of the consumables, and can even potentially prevent the machine from functioning entirely. Replace any damaged, bent, or worn parts immediately.

CLASSIC:

Place the insulating ring (3) on the torch body (4).

Place the collet (5) in the collet body (2) and screw by hand onto the torch body (4).
Screw the ceramic nozzle (1) onto the collet body (2).
Insert the tungsten electrode (6) from the back; make sure the electrode is long enough.

Screw the back cap (7) onto the torch body (4) from the back.

PRO:

Place the insulating rings (3+4) on the torch body (5).
Place the collet (6) in the collet body (2) and screw by hand onto the torch body (5).
Screw the ceramic nozzle (1) onto the collet body (2).

Insert the tungsten electrode (7) from the back; make sure the electrode is long enough.
Screw the back cap (8) onto the torch body (5) from the back.

CONSUMABLES

		CLASSIC
		TIG 9 TIG 20	TIG 17 TIG 26 TIG 18
Ø 6.5	x3	044876	038394
Ø 8.0	x3	038356	045026
Ø 9.5	x3	044883	038400
Ø 11	x3	038363	045033
Ø 12.5	x3	045170	045286
Ø 16	x3	038370	045293
Ø 19	x3	–	045309
Ø 1.6	x3	044838	044968
Ø 2.0	x3	045149	044975
Ø 2.4	x3	044845	044975
Ø 3.2	x3	045248	045118
Ø 4.0	x3	–	047648
	x1	044890	045040
Ø 1.6	x3	044852	044982
Ø 2.0	x3	045132	044999
Ø 2.4	x3	044869	045019
Ø 3.2	x3	045255	045125
Ø 4.0	x3	–	047655
Ø 4.8	x3	–	–
Long	x1	044821	044951
Short	x1	044814	044944

		PRO
		TIG 9 TIG 20	TIG 17 TIG 26 TIG 18
Ø 6.5	x3	044920	–
Ø 8.0	x3	–	045071
Ø 9.5	x3	044937	–
Ø 11	x3	045262	045088
Ø 1.6	x2	044906	045057
Ø 2.0	x2	045156	045064
Ø 2.4	x2	044913	045064
Ø 3.2	x2	045279	–
	x1	–	045095
		–	045095
	x1	045095	045040
		045095	045040
Ø 1.6	x3	044852	044982
Ø 2.0	x3	045132	044999
Ø 2.4	x3	044869	045019
Ø 3.2	x3	045255	045125
Ø 4.0	x3	–	047655
Long	x1	044821	044951
Short	x1	044814	044951

		CLASSIC & PRO
		TIG 450 W
Ø 10	x5	037427
Ø 13	x5	037434
Ø 15	x5	037441
Ø 2.4	x5	037397
Ø 3.2	x5	037403
Ø 4	x5	037410
Ø 4.8	x5	063396
Long	x1	037380
Short	x1	037373

BUTTON OPTIONS

TIG torches are supplied with single button control as standard. Other interchangeable modules are available:

To find out if the buttons are compatible with your GYS product, please consult the product page:

Installation:

CERTIFICATION AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Complies with European directives. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available on our website (see cover page).

This equipment conforms to UK requirements. The UK Declaration of Conformity is available on our website (see cover page).
Complies with Moroccan standards.
This is a recyclable product that is subject to recycling regulations.

This item is subject to waste collection according to the European directive 2012/19/UE. Do not throw it out in a domestic bin!
Equipment complying with Chinese requirements on the restricted use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products.

IEC 60974-7 The torch complies with IEC 60974-7 standards.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

The warranty covers all defects or manufacturing faults for two years starting from the date of purchase (parts and labor).

The warranty does not cover:

Any other damage caused during transport.
The general wear and tear of parts (i.e. cables, clamps, etc.).
Incidents caused by misuse (incorrect power supply, dropping or dismantling).

Environment-related faults (such as pollution, rust d dust).

In the event of a breakdown, please return the item to your distributor, along with:

dated proof of purchase (receipt or invoice etc.).

A note explaining the malfunction.
SAS GYS 1, rue de la Croix des Landes – CS 54159 53941 SAINT-BERTHEVIN Cedex FRANCE

Documents / Resources

GYS TIG 9 Manual TIG Torches [pdf] Instruction Manual
17, 26, 20, 18, 450 W, TIG 9 Manual TIG Torches, TIG 9, Manual TIG Torches, TIG Torches, Torches

References

User Manual