Paton STANDARDTIG-160, User Manual

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PATON StandardTIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
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Procedure for preparing the unit for operation:
- insert the torch cable into the socket of the source
B "-" ;
- insert the ground cable into the socket of the source A "+" ;
- connect the ground cable to the workpiece;
- install the reducing valve on the gas cylinder;
- connect the torch gas hose to the gas cylinder reducing valve;
- open the gas cylinder valve, check for air-tightness;
- connect the mains plug to the power supply;
- turn power switch
8 on the rear panel to the "I" position;
- use button 4 to set the TIG welding mode, the modes are switched in a circle;
- set the TIG-LIFT torch button function; all you need to do is to hold button 3 until the
"button mode" appears on the display, and using buttons 2 set the LIFT mode. If you do not
take any action for a long time, the unit will exit this function. You can return in the same
way, if you omitted the required mode of the button, press button
4 again: the functions are
switched in a circle;
- after the unit reaches the main parameter, use buttons
2 to set the welding current;
- if necessary, you can adjust the remaining additional functions of the welding process; see
paragraph 6.1 for the order of switching
Caution! The TIG torch must be of valve type, with a Ø13mm bayonet connector.
Choose the maximum torch current according to your operating requirements.
4.1.2 TIG-LIFT ARC STRIKING FUNCTION
This function is designed for torches with contact arc striking, without the use of
oscillators or similar devices, but unlike the conventional contact method, it completely
eliminates the shock current at the moment of striking, and this significantly reduces the
destruction of the non-consumable tungsten electrode and the ingress of its inclusions into
the weld, which is a very negative phenomenon.
Caution! The valve on the torch must be opened manually before welding and
closed after the completion of the process.