Commissioning
TIG welding
Item No.: 099-002046-EWM01
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6.7
TIG welding
6.7.1
Connecting the welding torch and workpiece lead
NOTE
Prepare welding torch according to the welding task in hand (see operating instructions
for the torch).
6.7.1.1
PICOTIG 180
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Figure 6-1
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Connection socket, "-" welding current
Welding current lead connection for TIG welding torch
2
G¼" connecting nipple
TIG welding torch shielding gas connection
3
Connection socket, 5-pole
Standard TIG torch control lead
4
Connection socket for "+" welding current
Workpiece lead connection
• Insert the welding current plug on the welding torch into the welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
• Remove yellow protective cap on G¼ connecting nipple.
• Screw welding torch shielding gas connection tightly onto the G¼" connection nipple.
• Insert the control lead plug on the welding machine into the connection socket for the welding torch
control lead (5-pole) and tighten.
• Insert the cable plug on the work piece lead into the "+" welding current connection socket and lock by
turning to the right.
