Fronius TransTig 1600, Operating Instructions And Spare Parts List

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Fig. 21 The Transtig 1600 / 1700 as a manual electrode welding machine, consisting of: power source with
control unit, Tpmc manual remote control unit (may be used optionally) and welding cables
- Plug the welding cable into the appropriate current socket
(see symbols) and secure it by turning it clockwise.
(Cable cross-sectional area 35 - 50 mm
2 )
- Select the correct polarity for the type of electrode to be used.
- Shift the mains master switch (1) to "1".
- Press the function button (4) to the position.
The LED indicator (5) and welding current indicator (10) lights up.
- Digital-Voltmeter (3) indicates the open circuit voltage
- Connect TPmc remote control unit if required (set arc force and Hot-Start)
- Pre-select welding current (command value for main current I
H
is displayed on
ammeter 2)
- Initiate the welding operation.
Manual electrode welding
Start up
WARNING! The tungsten electrode on the mounted welding torch will always
be live when the mains master switch (1) is ON and the operating mode is in
the
position. Make sure, when the torch is not in use, that it is either
disconnected from the machine or else fastened to the machine in such a way
(insulated) that the tungsten electrode cannot touch any electrically conductive
or earthed parts.
Safety
WARNING! Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and
damage. Do not use the functions described here until you have read and
completely understood all of the following documents:
-
these Operating Instructions
- all operating instructions for the system components, especially the “Safety
rules”