Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-005219-EW501
10.06.2013
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Contents
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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5
2.2
Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3
General .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 11
2.4.1
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 12
3
Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1
Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................................ 13
3.2
Applications .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1
MIG/MAG standard welding ......................................................................................... 14
3.2.1.1
forceArc ......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1.2
rootArc ........................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2
TIG (Liftarc) welding ..................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.3.1
Air arc gouging .............................................................................................. 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 ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5
Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5.2
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.3
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 21
5.4
Installation .................................................................................................................................... 22
5.5
Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 23
5.6
Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 24
5.6.1
Cooling module connection .......................................................................................... 24
5.7
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 25
5.7.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 25
5.8
Connecting the intermediate hose package to the power source ............................................... 26
5.8.1
Intermediate hose package strain relief ....................................................................... 26
5.8.2
Intermediate hose package connection ....................................................................... 27
5.9
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................................. 28
5.10
Welding torch holder .................................................................................................................... 29
5.11
MIG/MAG welding ........................................................................................................................ 30
5.11.1
Connection for workpiece lead ..................................................................................... 30
5.12
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 31
5.12.1
Welding torch connection ............................................................................................. 31
5.12.2
Connection for workpiece lead ..................................................................................... 31
5.13
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.13.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 32
5.14
Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 33
5.15
Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 34
5.15.1
PC Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 34
