Fronius TransTig 1700, Operating Instructions Manual

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MMA welding
Safety
WARNING!
Danger from incorrect operation.
Possible serious injury and damage to property.
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Do not use the functions described here until you have read and completely
understood these Operating Instructions.
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Do not use the functions described here until you have fully read and under-
stood all of the Operating Instructions for the system components, in partic-
ular the safety rules!
WARNING!
An electric shock can be fatal.
If the power source is connected to the mains electricity supply during installa-
tion, there is a high risk of very serious injury and damage.
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Before carrying out any work on the device make sure that the power source
mains switch is in the "O" position
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Before carrying out any work on the device make sure that the power source
is unplugged from the mains
Preparation
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Switch off cooling units (set setup parameter C-C to OFF)
2
Move the mains switch to the "O" position
3
Disconnect the mains plug
4
Remove the TIG welding torch
5
Plug the grounding cable in and latch it into place:
- for MagicWave: in the grounding cable connection
- for TransTig: in the (+) current socket
6
Use the other end of the grounding cable to establish a connection to the
workpiece
7
Plug in the electrode cable and twist it clockwise to latch it into place:
- for MagicWave: in the welding torch connection
- for TransTig: in the (-) current socket
8
Plug in the mains plug
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and damage from electric shock.
As soon as the mains switch is in the "I" position, the rod electrode in the elec-
trode holder is live.
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Make sure that the rod electrode does not touch any persons or electrically
conductive or earthed parts (e.g. the housing, etc.).
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Move the mains switch to the "I" position
All the indicators on the control panel light up briefly.
MMA welding
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Press the Mode button to select:
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