Commissioning
TIG welding
Item No.: 099-002046-EWM01
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6.7.2
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine)
WARNING
Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders!
Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury.
• Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations
concerning the use of compressed air!
• Place shielding gas cylinders in the holders provided for them and secure with fixing
devices.
• Avoid heating the shielding gas cylinder!
CAUTION
Faults in the shielding gas supply.
An unhindered shielding gas supply from the shielding gas cylinder to the welding torch
is a fundamental requirement for optimum welding results. In addition, a blocked
shielding gas supply may result in the welding torch being destroyed.
• Always re-fit the yellow protective cap when not using the shielding gas connection.
• All shielding gas connections must be gas tight.
6.7.2.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply
PICOTIG 180
PICOTIG 180 MV
1
Figure 6-3
Item Symbol Description
0
1
G¼” connecting nipple
Shielding gas connection on the pressure reducer
NOTE
Before connecting the pressure reducer to the gas cylinder, open the cylinder valve
briefly to expel any dirt.
• Tighten the pressure reducer screw connection on the gas bottle valve to be gas-tight.
• Screw gas hose connection crown nut onto the output side of the pressure reducer.
• Screw the gas hose connection nipple onto the G¼" connection nipple.
