Paton STANDARDTIG-160, User Manual

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PATON StandardTIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
b) TIG welding – only the ground cable is connected;
c) MIG/MAG welding with solid wire - the cable from the wire feeder is connected;
d) MIG/MAG welding with flux-cored wire - the ground cable is connected;
B – Bayonet-type power current socket "-":
a) MMA welding – the grounding cable is connected (in more rare cases, when using
special electrodes, the electrode cable is connected);
b) TIG welding
– only the TIG torch is connected;
c) MIG/MAG welding with solid wire – the ground cable is connected;
d) MIG/MAG welding with flux-cored wire – the cable from the wire feeder is connected.
2. START-UP
Caution! Please, read Section 13 "Safety instructions" before starting-up.
2.1 INTENDED USE
The welding unit is designed exclusively for MMA welding, tungsten-arc inert-gas
(TIG) welding, as well as metal-arc inert-gas welding/metal active gas welding (MIG/MAG).
Any other use of the unit is inappropriate. The manufacturer bears no liability for
damage caused by using the unit for other purposes.
Proper use implies following the instructions in this user manual.
2.2 SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The welding unit is protected against penetration of foreign particles with a diameter of
more than 5.5 mm.
The welding unit can be located and operated outdoors. The internal electrical parts of the
unit are protected from direct exposure to moisture, but not from condensation drops.
CAUTION! After finishing welding in hot weather, or intensive welding in any weather, do
not turn off the unit immediately! Wait 5 minutes time to let the electronic components to
cool down.
CAUTION! After operating in the cold season, after switching off and subsequent cooling
of the unit, condensation forms inside - do not switch the unit in less than 3 to 4 hours !!!
Therefore, do not turn off the unit during the cold season if you plan to turn it on in less than
4 hours.
Place the unit so that cooling air can enter and exit freely through the vents on the front and
rear panels. Make sure that no metal dust (e.g. when sanding) is sucked into the unit directly
by the cooling fan.
CAUTION! The unit can be life-threatening after being dropped. Place the unit on a
stable solid surface.
2.3 POWER CONNECTION
The standard welding unit is rated for:
1. Mains voltage is 220V (-27% +18%)
– for StandardTIG-160/200/250.