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INSTRUCTIONS for F-9886-S06/2011

Be sure this information reaches the operator. You

can get extra copies through your supplier.

COLLET BODIES:Sizes to match collets; two styles

standard and gas lens, in each size. Large diamete

gas lens available for 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-in. electrodesSee Table 2.

CUPS:For use with standard collet bodies: standard ce

ramic in all sizes long ceramic in sizes 4 through 7, also

high impact ceramic. For use with gas lens collet bodies

standard ceramic or high-impact ceramic. See Table 3

TORCH DIMENSIONS:

Length, approx.............................. 10-1/2-in. (267 mm)

Handle diameter ............................. 1-1/16-in. (27 mm

Height of torch head with short cap ........................... 3-3/16-in. (81 mm

with long cap .......................... 7-1/16-in. (189 mm

HW-18 with 60 hard body, 12-1/2-ft. cable and hose ...................Part No. 948361

HW-18 with 60 hard body, 25-ft. cable and hose .........................Part No. 948362

HW-18R with 60 rubber body, 12-1/2-ft. cable and hose .......... Part No. 948361R

HW-18R with 60 rubber body, 25-ft. cable and hose ................ Part No. 948362R

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of

operation and safe practices for arc equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, Precautions and Safe

Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting and Gouging, Form 52-529. Do not permit untrained persons to install,

operate, or maintain this equipment. Do not attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read

and fully understand these instructions. If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact your

supplier for further information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions on pages 3 and 4 before installing

or operating this equipment.

RATING:With standard collet bodies: 300 amps. (ACHF

or DCSP) continuous duty. Using HW-18 (with 12-1/2-

ft., 3.8 m, cable) with gas lens collet bodies: 375 amps.(ACHF or DCSP) continuous duty.

COOLING:Closed-loop water cooling system, no joints

within torch body to leak.

ELECTRODES:Uses .020-in. through 5/32-in. diameter

electrodes, 3-in., or 7-in. long. Standard torch cap is de-

signed for 7-in. electrodes. Short cap for 3-in. electrodes

is available as option. See Table 1 for electrode diameter

vs. current recommendations.

COLLETS:Available for six electrode sizes. See Table 2.

HW-18 & HW-18RTIG WELDING TORCHES