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FreedomDrive

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Summary of Contents for FreedomDrive Abimig AT355

Page 1: ...FreedomDrive MIG MAG EN 60 974 7 Operating Instructions FreedomDrive Push Pull www binzel abicor com T E C H N O LO GY F O R T H E W E L D E R S WO R L D...

Page 2: ...Putting into operation 6 4 1 Equipping the MIG gun neck ABIMIG AT 6 4 2 Equipping the MIG gun neck ABIMIG WT 6 4 3 Installing the optional neck liner in the MIG gun neck A C option 7 4 4 Installing th...

Page 3: ...dity up to 90 at 20 C Control device rating 1 A AC 250 V AC Tab 1 General Data Type of voltage DC direct voltage Polarity of the electrode Usually positive Wire types Commercially available round wire...

Page 4: ...ces at the workplace Voltage rating Classification of the insulation resistance voltage strength and protection type FreedomDrive Hand held Push Pull welding MIG gun with integrated drive and screwabl...

Page 5: ...result in material damage to the equipment WARNING Describes a potentially dangerous situation If not avoided it may result in serious injuries DANGER Describes imminent threatening danger If not avo...

Page 6: ...pping the ABIMIG WT MIG gun neck 1 Screw the replaceable tip adapter 4 onto the gun neck 5 and tighten the tip adaptor 4 using the supplied wrench 2 Screw the contact tip 3 into the tip adaptor 4 3 Ti...

Page 7: ...the gun handle 2 Insert the gun neck liner 2 into the gun neck until the end stops at the contact tip 3 Measure the length of the neck liner protruding from the neck inlet x Subtract 1mm 1 coil from...

Page 8: ...ar Cable Liner Installing Steel Rear Cable Liner 1 Lay the MIG gun out straight and remove liner retention nut 6 from rear con nector then insert the liner 4 bare end first all the way into gun until...

Page 9: ...he liner collet as shown in Fig 5 for the various rear connection types 3 Install the liner nut and tighten The liner should now have a slight compres sion inside the cable to remain under tension as...

Page 10: ...t into the rear connector when retention nut is installed There should be a slight compression on the cable liner once installed 3 Reinstall the retention nut 6 securely then trim rest of liner 4 as c...

Page 11: ...ional neck lin ers on air cooled guns only 3 At the rear of the gun the liner should be carefully trimmed at 50mm from the face of the rear connection block see fig 8 You can insert the liner mark ing...

Page 12: ...assembly Note Do not mix water cooled and air cooled cables and FreedomDrive units Connecting to the Wire Feeder 1 Insert the rear connector of the FreedomDrive cable into the receptacle at the wire...

Page 13: ...emineralized water as coolant or for tightness or flow tests This may impair the service life of your welding MIG gun For liquid cooled FreedomDrive welding MIG guns we recommend using ABICOR BINZEL c...

Page 14: ...feeder or the Universal control box depending on gun type 4 Reconnect the power cord turn on the machine and gas supply prior to welding 4 8 Setting the Shielding Gas Note The type and quantity of th...

Page 15: ...cated beneath the FreedomDrive access cover until the wire is visible at the drive rolls and release the incher button quickly It is not recommended to attempt feeding the wire into the inlet guide in...

Page 16: ...le or the incher button on the FreedomDrive and keep it pressed to command the FreedomDrive motor and wire feeder motor on 2 Release the trigger or incher button and the drive motors are stopped Note...

Page 17: ...or switch is only available on MIG guns with handle mounted wire feed speed knobs The range selector on the FreedomDrive is necessary to allow fine adjustments to wire feed speed 2 Turn the knob in th...

Page 18: ...elding gas cylinder 2 Switch on the power supply 3 Set the welding parameters 4 Start welding Note Liquid cooled hose assemblies will start leaking if the return coolant temperature is exceeded Make s...

Page 19: ...Replace any damaged deformed or worn parts Note Maintenance and cleaning work may only be carried out by qualified and trained specialists Check coolant hoses seals and connections for damage and tigh...

Page 20: ...rked and is suitable for all wire sizes when used in conjunction with an appropriately sized grooved roll The knurled drive roll should always be installed on the side furthest away from the tension r...

Page 21: ...as nozzle with ABICOR BINZEL anti spatter agent or ceramic spray 3 Check wear parts for visible damage and replace them if required 4 Replace the cable or neck liner optional on air cooled when worn o...

Page 22: ...set Check or correct setting Contact tip worn out Replace Wire burn back function set incor rectly Correct Trim setting incorrect Correct Irregular wire feed Liner clogged Clean both directions with...

Page 23: ...23 FreedomDrive Notes...

Page 24: ...and burn skin Always wear correct eye ear and body protection Always wear a welding helmet with the proper grade filter lens Protect yourself and others from spatter arc flash rays by using protective...

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