Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-004934-EW501
13.06.2013
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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
Lifting by crane ............................................................................................................. 12
2.4.2
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.4.2.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 13
2.4.2.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 13
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Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1
Applications .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
MIG/MAG standard welding ......................................................................................... 14
3.2
Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................................ 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
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Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1
Wega 401 ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.1
Front view ..................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.2
Rear view ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.2
Wega 501, 601 ............................................................................................................................. 20
4.2.1
Front view ..................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.2
Rear view ...................................................................................................................... 22
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Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 24
5.2
Installation .................................................................................................................................... 25
5.3
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 25
5.4
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 25
5.5
Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 26
5.5.1
General ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.5.2
List of coolants .............................................................................................................. 26
5.5.3
Adding coolant .............................................................................................................. 27
5.6
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.6.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 28
5.7
Intermediate hose package connection ....................................................................................... 29
5.7.1
Wega 401 ..................................................................................................................... 29
5.7.2
Wega 501, 601 ............................................................................................................. 30
5.8
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................................. 31
5.8.1
Connection ................................................................................................................... 32
5.9
Connection for workpiece lead .................................................................................................... 33
5.9.1
Wega 401 ..................................................................................................................... 33
5.9.2
Wega 501, 601 ............................................................................................................. 34
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Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 35
6.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 35
6.2
Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 35
6.2.1
Daily maintenance tasks .............................................................................................. 35
6.2.1.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 35
6.2.1.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 35
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 36
6.2.2.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 36
6.2.2.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 36
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 36
