Paton PRO-160, User Manual

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PATON PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
3. MANUAL METAL ARC (MMA) WELDING
Procedure for preparing the unit for operation:
- insert the electrode holder cable into the socket of the source
A “ + ” ;
- insert the ground terminal into the socket of the source B “ - ” ;
- connect the ground terminal to the workpiece ;
- connect the mains cable to the three-phase power supply;
- put the automatic switch
6 on the rear panel to the ON position;
- use button 4 to set the MMA welding mode, the modes are switched in a circle;
- use buttons 2 to set the current main parameter, this is the welding current;
- if necessary, you can adjust additional functions of the welding process, see paragraph 6.1
for the order of switching.
Caution! In the MMA welding mode, after the mains switch is switched to the "I" position,
the MMA is energized. Do not touch conductive or grounded objects such as, e.g., the
housing of the welding unit, etc. with the electrode, since the unit will perceive this
condition as a signal to start the welding process.
3.1 WELDING PROCESS CYCLE
– MMA
See paragraph 6.1 for the procedure for switching the value of any function
3.2 “ HOT-START ” FUNCTION
Advantages:
- improved striking even when using poorly ignited electrodes;
- better penetration of the base material during striking, therefore, less lack of penetration;
- prevention of slag inclusions;
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