LORCH M-Pro BasicPlus, Operation Manual

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Before start-up
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12 Before start-up
12 .1 Connecting the torch
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Connect the central connector 17 of the
torch to the central socket 11.
17
11
Abb. 2: Connecting the torch
12 .2 Connecting the ground cable
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Connect welding return cable 18 to con
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nector 10 and secure it by turning it clock
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wise.
10
18
Abb. 3: Connecting the ground cable
12 .3 Select mains voltage
(Only for machines with mains voltage
switch-over, refer to technical data )
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Set the required voltage by using mains
voltage switch 4.
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For 230 V operation, the adapter CEE 16
on shock proof plug (incl. in delivery) may
be used.
Performance values are limited
in 230 V mode, i.e. max welding
power is limited to 2/3 of the values
stated in technical data.
12 .4 Fastening the ground clamp
Abb. 4: Correct
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Attach the ground clamp immediately be
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side the welding point so that the welding
current will not try to find its own return
path through machine parts, ball bearings
or electric circuits.
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Connect the ground clamp firmly to the
welding bench or the workpiece.
Abb. 5: Incorrect
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Do not place the ground clamp on the
welding machine or the gas cylinder; oth
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erwise the welding current will be carried
via the protective conductors and it will
destroy these.
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