5. Connecting welding cables and torch
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Before connecting the torch please make sure the device in not connected to power
supply.
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Check if the ground cable is connected with ground clamp
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Ground cable plug should be connected to appropriate polarization socket. Push the plug
into the socket and turn it to tighten the plug. Loosely connected plug may cause sparks
and burning the connector.
In MIG/MAG process ground plug should be connected to negative socket ( - ) however in
TIG and using flux core wire it should be connected to positive socket ( + ). The other
empty socket must connected with polarization selector plug or a TIG torch if available.
Please remember th
at you can’t leave any socket unplugged is it will not close the circuit
and welding won’t be possible.
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Before connecting MIG torch make sure the contact tip and torch liner are compatible with
the wire you are about to use. In the set manufacturer provides torch compatible with
0.8mm steel wire. For a different wire diameter or type you will need to supply compatible
parts.
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Connect the mig torch EURO plug in to the corresponding socket on the front panel and
tighten the holding ring.
6. Mounting the wire spool into the feeder
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Please make sure that all the rollers installed in the drive assembly are corresponding to
the type and diameter of the wire inserted. Factory installed rolls are intended for steel wire
from 0.6 to 0.8mm. For steel wires use V-shaped groove rolls, and for aluminium wires U-
shaped groove rolls.
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Place the wire spool on the spool mount, taking care to ensure that the wire unwinding
direction was in line with the direction of the wire entering the drive unit.
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Lock the reel by tightening the plastic nut.
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Release the roll locking mechanism to allow the wire to enter the feeder.
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Insert the end of the wire into the guide located in the back of the feeder and carry it out
over the drive rollers and insert it into the connector leading to the welding torch. Make
sure the wire is straight and the tip is filled so it won’t get stuck.
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Push the wire into the grooves by tightening pressure of the locking mechanism.
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Remove the gas nozzle from a troch and unscrew the contact tip.
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Turn on the device.
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Unfold the torch cable so that it is in a straight line, then press the trigger until wire comes
out of the torch (approx. 20 mm), release the button.
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Screw the current tip, put on the gas nozzle back on.
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Adjust the downforce of the feed roller by turning the pressure knob. Too low contact force,
cause there will be a sliding of the drive roller. Too much force increases the resistance in
the feeder and can deform the wire.
