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1. 3 4 5 6 G Attach connector of red cable to red connector of TIG Brush Unit Screw wand into handle Place shroud on brush and screw into wand Attach connector of black cable to black connector of TIG Brush Unit Set POWER switch to OFF Attach power cord to mains outlet and TIG Brush Unit Attach clamp to workpiece CLEANING FLUID Pour a small quantity of the Cleaning Fluid into a shallow bowl Place the container close to the work because the tip will be dipped into the fluid regularly during operation TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA S4 OPERATION Workpiece Wand Shroud Brush Insulating shroud For best performance must be used use tip of brush only Ensitech Pty Ltd 13 www tigbrush com S4 OPERATION 4 4 OPERATION Refer to illustrations on pages 13 and 15 1 Aa A 10 11 14 Set POWER control to STANDBY Always use this setting when connecting the clamp or changing the tip Ensure the power cord is connected to a suitable 110V AC power outlet and connected to the TIG Brush power socket Turn the On Off switch to ON The red band on the switch should be visible Make sure the brush tip has its insulating shroud and the insulation on the wand is undamaged Ensure the TIG Brush is switched on and all equipment is correctly connected as described above in section 4 2 Select power level and operating mode using the rotary switches See sect2. Manual Oct 2013 USA S2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS e Fluid spilled on the skin should be washed off as soon as practical e Material Safety Data Sheet is available for all fluids and should be read before use e The brush gets extremely hot around 392 F degrees Fahrenheit Be very careful touching the brush Do not place the brush near any flammable materials e The TIG Brush produces an electric current which may generate small sparks between the brush and the metal being cleaned e Hydrogen gas may also be generated which is an invisible but explosive gas Always use the apparatus in a well ventilated area Do not use near flammable substances or in areas where dense flammable gases such as petrol vapor may accumulate e The TIG Brush TBE 700 uses 110V AC only Do not use with any other voltage If the power cord is damaged or if the TIG Brush has been dropped from a height and damaged do not use the unit Contact your TIG Brush supplier to have the TIG Brush inspected and repaired e Do not short out the terminals or use the TIG Brush with a damaged wand or cables Doing so may permanently damage the TIG Brush and cause damage to the workpiece being cleaned The high currents involved may also cause intense heating of the shorted or damaged part which could result in burns to the operator e Ensure that the TIG Brush is located where it cannot easily fall and cause injury Ensure that the cables do not present a trip hazar
3. TIG Brush TBE 700 Stainless Steel Weld Cleaning System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual a MADE bus lt Ensitech Pty Ltd TBE 700 Instruction Manual www tigbrush com Oct 2013 USA FOREWORD FOREWORD This manual is a very important tool Keep it with the machine at all times The purpose of this manual is to provide users with the necessary operating procedures and precautions essential for the safe and proper operation of the TIG Brush Due to continuous improvements Ensitech Pty Ltd reserves the right to make specification changes 2011 Ensitech Pty Ltd 2 TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA FOREWORD SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS AN WARNING THIS IS THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IT IS USED TO ALERT YOU TO THE POTENTIAL PERSONAL INJURY HAZARDS OBEY ALL SAFETY MESSAGES THAT FOLLOW THIS SYMBOL TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY CAUTION INDICATES AN IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IF NOT AVOIDED MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY IT MAY ALSO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES CORROSIVE 8 THIS SYMBOL INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY SOME TIGBRUSH KITS MAY SHIP WITH HAZARDOUS FLUIDS CHECK MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS CAREFULLY SYMBOL FOR VOID WARRANTY OR DAMAGED WORK Ensitech Pty Ltd 3 www tigbrush com FOREWORD FOR e Accident reporting e Product safety publications e Current owner updates
4. but you must pay all other costs including all transport costs of returning the defective goods to Ensitech and Ensitech delivering the repaired or replacement part back to you How to make a claim If you want to make a claim under your warranty please contact Ensitech Pty Ltd in writing by sending a pre paid letter to Ensitech Pty Ltd PO Box 179 Springwood NSW 2777 Australia or email to info tigbrush com You must include your full name address and contact telephone number and the details of the defect in relation to which you make your claim Ensitech will tell you whether you need to return the goods to Ensitech Pty Ltd or the approved local distributor You will need to return the goods together with all accessories and parts for a full assessment and report Additional limitations exclusions and requirements This warranty does not extend to consumables such as the brush insulating shroud and wand any defect caused by normal wear and tear or incidental or inconsequential damage any defect caused by misuse negligence or other abuse of the goods any defect caused by accidents or alterations goods that have not been cleaned and maintained in accordance with the user s manual supplied with the goods loss or damage including consequential loss or damage to your work or facilities arising out of or in connection with the use of the TIG Brush or unless otherwise expressly stated any right to be reimbursed or
5. compensated for physical or financial injury loss damage expense time or inconvenience whether direct or indirect arising out of the occurrence of the defect in the product or your inability to use the product Model TBE 700 Serial No Date of Purchase O Purchased from e ensitech TIG Brush TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA Ensitech Pty Ltd Unit 1 144 Old Bathurst Road Emu Plains NSW 2750 Australia Phone 61 2 4735 7700 Email info tigbrush com
6. d O i A caution Ensitech Pty Ltd 9 www tigbrush com S3 DESCRIPTION OF BASIC APPARATUS D TIG Brush Control Unit Clamp Cable Handle Cable Handle Wand Shroud Brush Single brush may be replaced by Power Cord dual or quad brush adapters 10 TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA S3 DESCRIPTION OF BASIC APPARATUS Power Control Mode Control Wand Socket Clamp Socket On Off Switch Mains Socket USB Expansion Port Ensitech Pty Ltd 11 www tigbrush com S4 OPERATION 41 PREPARATION LN 4 2 4 3 12 Inspect unit and all cables for damage before use Ensure the unit is dry Ensure the work environment is well ventilated and away from any combustible substances Ensure that cables do not present a trip hazard If the items to be cleaned are small place the parts in a plastic container that can hold acidic fluids safely Parts will need to be sprayed with the recommended Ensitech neutralizer or washed down with water after cleaning Ensure there is ready access to water and a suitable place for washing Wear suitable personal protective equipment as recommended in the MSDS The minimum requirement is for gloves to protect hands from the fluid and goggles to prevent fluid splashing into the eyes ASSEMBLY Refer to illustration on page 10 1 2
7. e Questions regarding product safety e Standards and regulations compliance information e Questions regarding special product applications e Questions regarding product modifications CONTACT Your local TIG Brush distributor www tigbrush com gt ensitech Ensitech Pty Ltd Unit 1 144 Old Bathurst Road Emu Plains NSW 2750 Australia Phone 61 2 4735 7700 Email info tigbrush com 4 TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA REVISIONS LOG Original Issue of Manual August 2011 Revision February 2012 Revision October 2013 Ensitech Pty Ltd 5 www tigbrush com S1 INTRODUCTION 7 S2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 S3 DESCRIPTION OF APPARATUS 10 S4 OPERATION 12 4 1 Preparation 12 4 2 Assembly 12 4 3 Cleaning Fluid 12 4 4 Operation 14 S5 POWER AND GRADE SETTING 15 5 1 Power Settings 15 5 2 Mode Settings 15 S6 MAINTENANCE 16 S7 CONSUMABLES 17 7 1 Brushes 17 7 2 Insulating Shroud 17 7 3 Fluids e Pre Weld Cleaning Fluids 17 e Cleaning Fluids 17 e Neutralizing Fluids 17 e Finishing Fluid 17 e Marking Fluids 17 s8 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 8 1 Front Panel Power Light Not Illuminated 18 8 2 Front Panel Power Light Illuminated amp Unit Not Operating 19 6 TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA S1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The TIG Brush is a metal cleaner polisher It uses the action of an electric current along with a fluid to remove heat marks and other surface imperfections from metal surfaces This model has bee
8. for dirt and contamination and clean if required Contact your TIG Brush distributor or visit the website for more help www tigbrush com Ensitech Pty Ltd 19 www tigbrush com WARRANTY This warranty is given by Ensitech Pty Ltd of Unit 1 144 Old Bathurst Road Emu Plains NSW 2750 Australia Tel 61 2 4735 7700 Email info tigbrush com The benefits given by each warranty set out in this document are in addition to any other rights and remedies you may have under a law in relation to the services or goods to which the warranty relates Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Unless otherwise stated you will bear the cost of claiming the warranty What this warranty covers This warranty applies to any defects in the goods that appears within 24 months from the date of delivery of the goods to you To claim under this warranty the defects must be notified to Ensitech and the goods returned to Ensitech within two weeks of their appearance Ensitech will at its option replace or repair the goods within a reasonable time of receiving a valid warranty claim Ensitech will pay for the repair or replacement
9. he switch should be visible e Ensure the power cable is pushed completely into the socket on the back of the TIG Brush e Ensure power is present at the power point possibly by plugging in another appliance such as an inspection light e If the TIG Brush was being used prior to it turning off the unit may have over heated Wait 30 minutes for the unit to cool down before trying to use it again 18 TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA S8 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 2 FRONT PANEL POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED amp UNIT NOT OPERATING e Ensure the Power Control is not set to STANDBY e Ensure the cables are securely plugged into the front of the TIG Brush e Ensure the clamp is gripping the work securely Sometimes the clamp position may need adjusting to make a good contact If dirt or debris has built up on the clamp clean it as this may prevent a good contact being made e Ensure the brush is wet with fluid e Ensure that the work is conductive If the metal has a plastic film or a thick layer of oxide the current cannot flow through the work A mechanical or chemical method may need to be used to remove any insulating film before the TIG Brush can be used e Examine all cables for damage and ensure they are properly connected e Ensure the brush is securely screwed into the wand A NOTE Be careful when checking as a loose connection may be extremely hot e Check screw threads on the handle wand and brush
10. ion 5 below for details Dip brush in cleaning fluid and apply brush tip to weld area to be cleaned Use only recommended cleaning fluids see S7 2 Ensure brush and work area remain wet with the fluid during cleaning Apply brush only for as long as necessary to remove discoloration Prolonged application may affect surface quality Some light sparking may occur where brush tip contacts workpiece particularly on higher power settings and this is normal Excessive sparking for a prolonged time in one area may cause surface pitting When desired surface finish is achieved turn the TIG Brush Power Control to OFF After use put the brush down on a non flammable surface as it may be very hot 13 Be careful touching the work as it may be hot 14 Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove all traces of cleaning fluid To ensure acidic residue is removed use the recommended Ensitech neutralizing fluid see S7 3 TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA S5 POWER AND GRADE SETTINGS 5 1 POWER SETTINGS Choose the cleaning intensity reguired by selecting the appropriate setting using the Power Control STANDBY Power is not transmitted to the brush IN NARROW BRUSH Use for light work and thin metals ch WIDE BRUSH Use for most cleaning operations Provides fastest cleaning speed A NARROW BRUSH ED WIDE BRUSH CLEAN A RESTORE SURFACE MARKING 5 2 MODE SETTINGS Choose the type of cleani
11. n specifically designed to clean heat marks left by TIG welding stainless steel Several cleaning solutions are available each suited to different applications Contact Ensitech for more information or visit our website www tigbrush com Ensitech Pty Ltd 7 www tigbrush com S2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information warnings and cautions Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and or damage to the product or property Read this documentation carefully before operating the eguipment Please retain these instructions for future reference Before using the TIG Brush make sure the work environment is well ventilated and away from any combustible substances Ensure that all reguired eguipment is available WARNING Do not use the TIG Brush for any purpose other than that described in this manual Failure to observe this warning may result in permanent damage to the TIG Brush cause damage to the workpiece cause injury to the operator and void the warranty SAFETY INFORMATION The TIG Brush is one of the safest appliances in its class However some precautions must be taken with the use of the TIG Brush as with any electro cleaner e The TIG Brush uses mild acids gloves should be used to avoid prolonged contact with any of the fluids e Goggles should be worn to prevent fluid being splashed in the eyes 8 TBE 700 Instruction
12. ng required by selecting the appropriate setting using the mode control L CLEAN This mode provides the fastest cleaning at each Y power setting However prolonged use may cause a milky appearance on the surface of the metal If this happens use RESTORE to rectify D RESTORE This mode provides metal polishing Use this grade to repair a dull white surface including one caused by over use of CLEAN amp MARKING This mode provides surface marking when used with the appropriate brush setting and marking fluid Ensitech Pty Ltd 15 www tigbrush com S6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 MAINTENANCE 16 When not in use ensure the On Off switch is OFF The power light on the front panel should not be illuminated and the red band on the On Off switch should not be visible Rinse brush with water to remove excess cleaning fluid At completion of a work shift unscrew brush from wand Remove the brush from the insulating shroud and rinse brush shroud and end of wand with water to remove cleaning solution Allow to dry before re assembling Before assembling the brush to the wand coat threads with copper filled anti seize compound This will exclude the acidic solution from the joints and prevent corrosion Rinse clamp with water to remove solution and prevent corrosion Use a wet cloth to wipe fluid splashes off the TIG Brush control unit After some time splashes and marks may accumulate and become difficult to remove A
13. nti seize compound Rinse brush components after use TBE 700 Instruction Manual Oct 2013 USA S7 CONSUMABLES Consumable supplies are available from authorized TIG Brush distributors 7 1 BRUSHES The brush will wear down with use and should be replaced when the bristles reach approximately half an inch in length 7 2 INSULATING SHROUD The insulating shroud may become damaged or heat affected If this happens replacement shrouds may be purchased 7 3 FLUIDS A range of genuine Ensitech fluids is available Please check with your local TIG Brush distributor for details of fluids available in your region Types of fluids include e Pre Weld Cleaning Fluids to remove dirt and oil prior to welding to minimize contamination during welding e Weld Cleaning Fluids for cleaning and optionally polishing Biodegradable and neutral fluids are available e Neutralizing Fluids to ensure removal of all cleaning fluid residue e Finishing Fluid to provide a clean mark free finish e Marking Fluids can be used with custom stencils to indelibly mark metals EAS M o Fluids Brushes Shrouds Ensitech Pty Ltd 17 www tigbrush com S8 TROUBLESHOOTING If the TIG Brush is not operating correctly please refer to the following trouble shooting guide before contacting your TIG Brush distributor 8 1 FRONT PANEL POWER LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED e Ensure the On Off switch on the back is ON The red band on t
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