EWM Phoenix 401 Progress puls LP MM FKW, Operating Instructions Manual

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Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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20.11.2015
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Contents
1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 7
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 General .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 13
2.4.1 Lifting by crane ............................................................................................................. 14
2.4.2 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 15
2.4.2.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 15
2.4.2.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 15
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.1.1 MIG/MAG standard welding ......................................................................................... 16
3.1.1.1 forceArc ......................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1.2 rootArc ........................................................................................................... 16
3.1.2 MIG/MAG pulse welding ............................................................................................... 16
3.1.2.1 forceArc puls ................................................................................................. 16
3.1.2.2 rootArc puls ................................................................................................... 16
3.1.3 TIG (Liftarc) welding ..................................................................................................... 16
3.1.4 MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 16
3.1.4.1 Air arc gouging .............................................................................................. 16
3.2 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 17
3.2.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 17
3.2.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 17
3.2.5 Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 17
4 Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 18
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Inside view ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 24
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 26
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 26
5.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3 Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 27
5.4 Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 27
5.5 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 28
5.6 Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 30
5.6.1 List of coolants .............................................................................................................. 30
5.6.2 Maximal hose package length ...................................................................................... 30
5.6.3 Adding coolant .............................................................................................................. 31
5.7 Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 32
5.7.1 Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 32
5.8 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................................. 33
5.8.1 Gas test ........................................................................................................................ 34
5.8.2 Rinse hose package function ....................................................................................... 34
5.8.2.1 Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 34
5.9 Welding data display .................................................................................................................... 35
5.10 MIG/MAG welding ........................................................................................................................ 36
5.10.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 36
5.10.2 Wire feed ...................................................................................................................... 39
5.10.2.1 Open the protective flap of the wire feeder ................................................... 39
5.10.2.2 Inserting the wire spool ................................................................................. 39
5.10.2.3 Changing the wire feed rollers ...................................................................... 40
5.10.2.4 Inching the wire electrode ............................................................................. 42