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1. e Wear proper safety apparel Do not wear loose clothing neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in the machine e Wear safety glasses and face mask Never operate power tools when tired intoxicated or when taking medication that cause drowsiness Use a grounded three prong plug and plug directly into a three prong outlet Keep visitors a safe distance from work area Always unplug grinder prior to inspection Read this manual thoroughly for specific adjustments and operating procedures To ensure consistent electrode preparation replace damaged parts Make sure that the grinder is off before plugging it in Do not apply extreme force to the tungsten while grinding This may cause your grinder to jam or cause premature grinding wheel wear Never leave the grinder unattended while running e Turn the grinder off first and do not leave it until it comes to a complete stop e Know your grinder learn its operation applications and limitations ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com WwWww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 5 PREPARING ELECTRODES THE SET UP PROCEDURE With the power turned off select the Included Angle you would like to grind by loosening Knob A turn2. 0 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com WwWww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 6 GRINDING TECHNIQUES After the set up procedure you are now ready to prepare precision ground tungsten electrodes quickly and easily Turn Power Switch On Insert tungsten into the proper Collet Hole in the Universal Collet Lightly contact the wheel with the tungsten and rotating the electrode in a steady manner until you achieve the desired Grind Angle or Tip Flat Be patient and Do Not gouge or force the electrode into the wheel by trying to grind the electrode too quickly Gouging the electrode into the wheel causes excessive wheel wear and inconsistent electrode finish Approximate Electrode Grinding Time 040 1 0mm 5 to 10 seconds 1 16 1 6mm 10 to 15 seconds 3 32 2 4mm 20 to 30 seconds REMOVING CONTAMINATED ELECTRODE TIPS Remove badly shaped or contaminated tips before regrinding To do this turn on the power and insert the tungsten into the proper sized hole on the Tip Flat Block Slowly push the tip against the wheel rotating electrode until the point is removed Do not force or gouge the electrode into the wheel If your tungsten electrode is so badly shaped that it won t fit into the proper sized hole on the Tip Flat block you will need to cut off the tip Be sure to use the notching feature to avoid splintering in y
3. The Welding Accessory Experts Piranha 2 Medium duty Tungsten Grinder Operations Manual ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com Wwww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Piranha 2 Medium duty Precision Tungsten Electrode Grinder from Arc Zone com Your new grinding machine is made in the USA and comes with a one year warranty against manufacturing defects Piranha 2 Medium duty Precision Tungsten Electrode Grinder Features e Solid compact and durable construction e Can be used in horizontal or vertical position e Longitudinal grinding for improved arc stability e Angle scale for quick setup and repeatability e Consistently grind electrode sizes 040 1 0mm 1 16 1 6mm and 3 32 2 4mm Easy to use tip flat grinding position e Electrode notching area for simple cut off e Wide range of included grinding angles e Double sided diamond wheel provides long wheel life ARC ZONE COM Inc 6 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com www arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Ope
4. e Piranha 2 Medium duty precision grinding machine allows operators to diamond grind electrodes consistently and accurately for improved weld quality and increased productivity Precision ground electrodes deliver extended arctime minimized arc wander electrode Spitting shedding and weld inclusions ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com WwWww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Motor 1 10 Hp 8000rpm 1 5 Amps and 115 Volts 60 HZ Optional 220Volt 50 60 Hz motor available specify when ordering Grinding Wheels Double sided diamond impregnated wheel for precision grinding of tungsten electrode diameters 040 1 0mm 1 16 1 6mm and 3 32 2 4mm Weight 6 5lbs 2 95kg WARRANTY The Piranha 2 Medium duty Precision Tungsten Grinder comes with a one year parts and labor warranty excluding diamond wheel Warranty excludes excessive abuse or improper handling Note This is a precision machine and should be treated accordingly SAFETY INFORMATION Read Safety Precautions Carefully Note This Precision Machine Is Designed To Grind Tungsten Electrodes Only e When not grinding electrodes turn grinder off for safety purposes decreased wear on the precision electric motor
5. nscrew the Thumb Screws on the Wheel Cover Remove the Wheel Cover to fully expose the wheel Using the supplied Allen Wrench loosen the Wheel Mounting Screws Remove the old Wheel and mount the replacement Wheel on the Wheel Arbor Replace all of the other parts in reverse order used to remove them ols ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com Wwww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 8 ORDERING REPLACEMENT WHEELS Replacement diamond wheels are available directly from Arc Zone and can be ordered online at www arc zone com by phone 1 800 944 2243 or fax your order to 1 760 931 1504 Select the proper wheel using the wheel reference guide below Wheels are in stock for immediate delivery REPLACEMENT WHEEL GUIDE For optimum wheel life and surface finish when grinding 040 1 0mm through 3 32 2 4mm electrodes Use a 300 Grit Diamond Wheel Medium duty Replacement Wheel Price List A PTG 3 300 300 Grit Double sided Precision Diamond Grinding Wheel 699 001 3 76 2mm Diameter for fine finish 146 91 A PTG 3 150 150 Grit Heavy duty Double sided Diamond Grinding Wheel 699 003 3 76 2mm Diameter 269 00 All prices are FOB Factory Products listed above are stock items con
6. our electrode which could cause contamination in your weld ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com Wwww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 7 NOTCHING YOUR ELECTRODE The notching feature is located at the right hand side of your unit This feature is provided to notch your electrodes so they can be re sized or to remove the contaminated portion of a spent electrode Never snap your electrode without notching it first as this will cause splintering which can result in contamination of your weld Insert your electrode through one of the two openings and push through so the electrode exits from the opposite opening Hold both ends and push the electrode towards the corner of the rotating wheel Once you have notched enough of your electrode on one side rotate the electrode to notch the other side Use the Tip Flat Block to flatten the end of your electrode and proceed to grind as normal INSTALLING REPLACEMENT GRINDING WHEELS 1 Turn power off and unplug the electrical outlet Wait until the motor comes to a complete stop 2 Unscrew and remove Knob A see picture of adjusting knobs Lift up and remove the Arm taking care not to loose the washer between the Arm and the Knob Set them aside 3 U
7. rations Manual Page 3 UNPACKING Arc Zone takes great pride in producing and delivering quality products If your product was damaged in transit please contact your Arc Zone account manager immediately After unpacking your new grinder you should have these items e The Piranha 2 Medium duty Tungsten Grinding Machine from Arc Zone com e One 7 64 Allen wrench used to remove precision diamond grinding wheels e A package with this manual warranty card and other materials Please read the manual before proceeding Place the grinder on a flat surface with enough free space on each side for proper ventilation and to allow you to comfortably prepare electrodes Make sure the power switch is in the off position pointing down plug the grinder into a grounded electrical outlet Switch the power on and you are ready to begin preparing precision ground electrodes DESCRIPTION The Piranha 2 Medium duty Precision Tungsten Grinding Machine is an affordable solution for preparing precision ground tungsten electrodes quickly and easily Precision electrode grinding benefits Long lasting diamond wheel delivers consistent high quality longitudinal ground finish Comprehensive included grind angle taper adjustment up to 60 Tip flat grinding option allows for simple tip flat preparation Universal collet accommodates electrode sizes 040 1 0mm 1 16 1 6mm and 3 32 2 4mm e Tungsten notching cutting option Th
8. res e Increased productivity saving you money and time e Lower work function requires less energy to start than 2 Thoriated runs cooler and lasts longer e Proprietary non radioactive formulation e FREE Sample available upon request to qualified customers e FREE Guide to Selecting Tungsten ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com WwWww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved
9. sult factory for specialty wheels and accessories not listed Net 30 terms available O A C for deliveries in the U S International orders by wire transfer Prices are listed are subject to change without notice Please see the parts diagram on the following page ARC ZONE COM Inc 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com WwWww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 9 _7 PART OF ITEM 31 a A R60 LOCTITE 420 S O 6 53 HEX NUT 6 52UNG 1 8 MOTOR MOUNT CHANNEL 1 6 REAR COVER Cd Pama SHOS WA AGUNG N 5 16 1G 40 1 TOP_ASSEMBLY PIRANHA I ARC ZONE COM Inc 6 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 760 931 1504 E Mail info arc zone com WwWww arc zone com Copyright 2007 Arc Zone com Inc All Rights Reserved 1 600 944 2243 WWW arc zone com Piranha 2 Operations Manual Page 10 Arc Zone INTRODUCES State the Art Alloys ina New Non Radioactive Tungsten ArcTime All Purpose Tungsten Electrodes AN Purpose Electrodes e State of the art oxides scientifically formulated for balanced migration and evaporation rates guaranteed to extend electrode arctime e Increased number of arc starts before re sharpening and fewer misfi
10. the Collet Arm on its axis until the Pointer is directed at the Grind Angle Scale re tightening Knob A Next insert tungsten through the appropriate Collet Hole in the Universal Collet observing the height at which the tungsten contacts the wheel Use Knob B to adjust the Electrode Contact Point The electrode should be as close to the top of the wheel as possible After continuous grinding you will begin to wear a groove in the wheel Adjusting knob B moves the contact point down to a new spot on the wheel NOTE Diamond Grinding wheels are specifically designed for grinding tungsten electrodes only SETTING THE TIP FLAT GAUGE p LARGER TIP FL With electrode extending to the desired length tighten the electrode wand Loosen Nut D on the Tip Flat Gauge and insert electrode into the Tip Flat Gauge D C Rotate Knob C until the Stop makes contact with the electrode tip then lock in place with Nut D To duplicate electrode Tip Flat diameter insert electrode into electrode wand Extension should be beyond the desired final length Adjust electrode wand so there is a slight drag on the extended electrode Insert electrode into Tip Flat Gauge and slide until the nose of the electrode wand contacts the Gauge face Secure electrode into position by tightening the electrode wand ARC ZONE COM Inc 6 2091 Las Palmas Drive Ste C Carlsbad CA 92011 1551 Tel 760 931 1500 6 800 944 2243 Fax 76
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