Cloos GLC 353 MC3, Operating Instructions Manual

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B-18
Welding
GLC 353/503/553 MC3
B2.4 Procedure: TIG Direct-Current
For TIG Direct-Current Welding you only have to select the operating mode and the
welding current. The arc is ignited by touching the workpiece with the Tungsten electrode.
The Soft-Start function provides lower ignition current and prevents electrode damage
during this procedure. After arc ignition, the welder pulls the welding torch away from the
workpiece and the power source increases the welding current to the set value.
Please proceed as follows:
- Switch machine on.
- Select the Operating mode by pressig the key:
In our example the operation mode 4 cycle has been selected.
- Select the Procedure by pressing the following key:
When welding with TIG Direct-Current, the forth LED from
the top must light up (see photo).
For this welding procedure, it is not required to set the values
Material and Wire diameter.
The value Gas is automatically adopted to the gas type Argon.
- Set Display 2 by pressing
the selector key until A
Set
for the current set value
appears.
After setting, the LEDs light up as
shown on the photo.
B2.4 TIG Direct-Current