Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-002057-EW501
28.04.2014
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Contents
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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2
Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 13
3
Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1
Applications .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.2
TIG (Liftarc) welding ..................................................................................................... 14
3.2
Machine variants .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1
Voltage reduction device
– VRD machine version ....................................................... 14
3.3
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.3.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 15
3.3.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
3.3.5
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 15
4
Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
5
Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 21
5.1.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 21
5.2
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 22
5.3
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 22
5.4
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 23
5.4.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 23
5.5
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 24
5.5.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 24
5.5.2
Selecting MMA welding ................................................................................................ 25
5.5.2.1
MMA pulsed welding ..................................................................................... 26
5.5.2.2
Hotstart current and Hotstart time ................................................................. 28
5.5.2.3
Antistick ......................................................................................................... 28
5.5.3
Advanced settings ........................................................................................................ 29
5.6
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 30
5.6.1
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 30
5.6.1.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 31
5.6.2
Connecting a TIG welding torch with rotating gas valve .............................................. 32
5.6.2.1
TIG welding selection .................................................................................... 33
5.6.2.2
TIG arc ignition .............................................................................................. 33
5.6.3
Advanced settings ........................................................................................................ 34
5.6.3.1
Setting the ignition current and upslope time ................................................ 34
5.7
Dirt filter ........................................................................................................................................ 35
5.8
Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 36
5.8.1
Manual remote control RT1 19POL .............................................................................. 36
5.8.2
Foot-operated remote control RTF1 19POL ................................................................ 36
5.8.3
Foot-operated remote control RTF2 19POL 5m .......................................................... 36
5.8.4
RTG1 19POL manual remote control ........................................................................... 36
5.9
Voltage reducing device (VRD) ................................................................................................... 36
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Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 37
6.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 37
