Abicor Binzel iCAT mini, Operating Instructions Manual

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BAL.0361.0 • 2021-02-25 EN - 25
iCAT mini 7 Operation
6.6 Attaching the wire guide
1 Equip the cable assembly with welding torch neck and wear parts.
2 Insert the wire guide until it reaches the stop in the cable assembly.
3 Determine excess length a (2) .
4 Shorten the wire guide on the front side by dimension a (2) .
5 Strip the wire guide a min. of 150 mm on the welding torch side.
6 Insert the wire guide until it reaches the stop in the cable assembly.
7 Secure the wire guide with the set screw M4 × 5 (3) .
7 Operation
Since the iCAT mini is integrated in the torch’s welding process, the operating steps are
performed after the respective welding torch and the welding power source have been put into
operation. Observe the operating instructions of the relevant welding torch.
8 Decommissioning
Decommissioning depends on the respective welding torch. Observe the operating instructions
of the relevant welding torch and welding power source.
NOTICE
• New wire guide liners that have not yet been used must be shortened to the actual length
of the cable assembly.
• The torch neck for the wire brake model must be equipped with the neckliner intended for
this purpose.
• For handling the wire guide, observe the enclosed wire guide mounting instructions.
• Strip the wire guide a min. of 150 mm on the welding torch side after shortening it.
Shortening the insulation is important to prevent disruptions to the shielding gas flow.
1 Sleeve 2 Excess length a 3 Set screw M4 × 5
Fig. 14 Determining the excess length of the wire guide
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