Cloos NexT 452 AC, Operating Instructions Manual

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7. Function
7.1 Button "Gas manually"
For all welding power sources of the QINEO series the button "Gas manual-
ly" is designed as a switch.
The gas valve remains open if the button is actuated and released again.
The gas valve is closed by pressing the button again.
This function enables the exact adjustment of the gas flow rate by means
of a gas measuring tube.
7.1.1 Adjustment of the gas flow rate
Designation Function
Gas measuring tube
Measurement of the gas
escaping at the welding torch.
1
2
3
Press the button "Gas manually".
INFO!
Rule of thumb for steel:
10 x wire diameter in litre / min Exam-
ple: Wire 1.2 mm = 12 litres / min
Rule of thumb for aluminium:
10 x wire diameter in litre / min +2
Example: Wire 1.2 mm = 14 litres / min
INFO!