Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-500046-EW501
14.06.2011
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Contents
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Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 3
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Safety instructions................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 4
2.2
Explanation of icons....................................................................................................................... 5
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4
Transport........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.4.1
Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................ 8
2.5
Ambient conditions......................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.1
In operation..................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.2
Transport and storage .................................................................................................... 8
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Intended use ........................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1
Applications.................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1
spotArc ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.2
Documents which also apply ......................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1
Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... 9
3.2.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards........................................... 9
3.2.4
Service documents (spare parts) ................................................................................... 9
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Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 10
4.1
SPOTARC TIG 18/26................................................................................................................... 10
4.2
Setting gauge............................................................................................................................... 11
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Design and function............................................................................................................................. 12
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 12
5.2
Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 14
5.2.1
General......................................................................................................................... 14
5.3
Adjusting the spotArc nozzle position .......................................................................................... 15
5.4
Set electrode distance ................................................................................................................. 16
5.5
TIG spotArc.................................................................................................................................. 17
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Maintenance, care and disposal......................................................................................................... 18
6.1
Daily maintenance tasks .............................................................................................................. 18
6.2
Monthly maintenance tasks ......................................................................................................... 18
6.3
Maintenance work........................................................................................................................ 18
6.4
Disposing of equipment ............................................................................................................... 19
6.4.1
Manufacturer's declaration to the end user .................................................................. 19
6.5
Meeting the requirements of RoHS ............................................................................................. 19
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Rectifying faults ................................................................................................................................... 20
7.1
Customer checklist....................................................................................................................... 20
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Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 21
8.1
SPOTARC TIG 18/26................................................................................................................... 21
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Replaceable parts ................................................................................................................................ 22
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Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................... 23
10.1
Overview of EWM branches ........................................................................................................ 23