Fronius TransTig 1700, Operating Instructions Manual

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Never touch the workpiece during or after welding - risk of burns.
Slag can jump off cooling workpieces. The specified protective equipment must
therefore also be worn when reworking workpieces, and steps must be taken to
ensure that other people are also adequately protected.
Welding torches and other parts with a high operating temperature must be al-
lowed to cool down before handling.
Special provisions apply in areas at risk of fire or explosion
- observe relevant national and international regulations.
Power sources for work in areas with increased electric risk (e.g. near boilers)
must carry the "Safety" sign. However, the power source must not be located in
such areas.
Risk of scalding from escaping coolant. Switch off cooling unit before discon-
necting coolant flow or return lines.
Observe the information on the coolant safety data sheet when handling coolant.
The coolant safety data sheet may be obtained from your service centre or down-
loaded from the manufacturer's website.
Use only suitable load-carrying equipment supplied by the manufacturer when
transporting devices by crane.
- Hook chains or ropes onto all suspension points provided on the load-carry-
ing equipment.
- Chains and ropes must be at the smallest angle possible to the vertical.
- Remove gas cylinder and wirefeeder (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
If the wirefeeder is attached to a crane holder during welding, always use a suit-
able, insulated wirefeeder hoisting attachment (MIG/MAG and TIG devices).
If the device has a carrying strap or handle, this is intended solely for carrying by
hand. The carrying strap is not to be used if transporting with a crane, counter-
balanced lift truck or other mechanical hoist.
All lifting tackle (straps, handles, chains, etc.) used in connection with the device
or its components must be tested regularly (e.g. for mechanical damage, corro-
sion or changes caused by other environmental factors).
The testing interval and scope of testing must comply with applicable national
standards and directives as a minimum.
Odourless and colourless shielding gas may escape unnoticed if an adapter is
used for the shielding gas connection. Prior to assembly, seal the device-side
thread of the adapter for the shielding gas connection using suitable Teflon tape.
Requirement for
the shielding gas Especially with ring lines, contaminated shielding gas can cause damage to
equipment and reduce welding quality.
Meet the following requirements regarding shielding gas quality:
- Solid particle size < 40 µ m
- Pressure condensation point < -20 °C
- Max. oil content < 25 mg/m³
Use filters if necessary.
Danger from
shielding gas cyl-
inders Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under pressure and can explode if damaged.
As the shielding gas cylinders are part of the welding equipment, they must be
handled with the greatest of care.
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