Schweißkraft 1073141, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
With the CRAFT-STICK welding units, welding with all
common rod electrodes is possible. The device has the
automatic functions "
Hot Start ", " Anti-Stick " and " Arc
Force ". The Hot-Start function provides stable ignition
of the arc and the Anti-Stick function prevents the
electrode from sticking. These functions are automati-
cally activated and deactivated. The
Arc-Force control
adjusts the dynamics to the welding process and can be
controlled.
Wit the CRAFT-STICK 161P and CRAFT-STICK 201P
welding machine, all materials can be welded using the
TIG process with all common electrodes, with the excep-
tion of aluminium.
8.1 Operating conditions
Working altitude: </= 1000 m above sea level
Operating temperature: -10°C to +40°C
Humidity: < 90% (20°C)
Substrate: solid, level (max inclination angle 15°).
Protect the unit from rain and direct sunlight.
Environment free of dust, chemicals (acids, corrosive
substances).
Ensure adequate ventilation. Minimum distance of the
device to the wall: 30 cm.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
- Do not weld in rooms where there is a risk of fire or
explosion. Special regulations apply here!
- No welding work may be carried out on containers
in which gases, fuel, oils, dyes or the like have been
stored, even if they have been emptied for a long
time. There is a risk of explosion due to residues.
- Do not carry out welding work near pressurised
containers.
- Do not weld in environments where dust, gas or ex-
plosive vapours are present.
- Do not use damaged or leaking gas cylinders.
- Never touch the gas cylinders with the electrode or
other live parts!
RISK OF FIRE!
- Avoid the dispersion of open fire, which can be cau-
sed by sparks, slag and glowing material.
- Fire protection devices must be in the vicinity of the
workplace.
- Remove flammable materials and fuels from the
work area.
ATTENTION!
Welded joints which are subject to special stresses
and must meet high safety requirements may only be
carried out by specially trained and certified welders.
ATTENTION! MAGNETIC FIELD!
Magnetic fields from power circuits can influence the
function of pacemakers. Persons wearing vital
electronic devices of this type must consult their phy-
sician before being in areas where such welding
equipment is present.
Interference may occur in the following areas/
devices. Appropriate countermeasures must be
taken:
- Data transmission systems,
- Communication systems,
- Control,
- Security devices,
- Calibration and measuring equipment.
NOTE!
The welding equipment may only be operated by per-
sons who have been instructed in the use of welding
machines and are familiar with safety regulations.
Always wear protective clothing when welding and
ensure that other persons are not exposed to the UV
radiation of the arc.
NOTE!
The Craft-Stick P models have better efficiency and
lower power consumption than the standard models.
Especially when operating the standard models,
make sure that the house installation is sufficiently
dimensioned.