Schweißkraft 1073141, Operating Instructions Manual

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Operation
8.2 Electrical connection
Check that the voltage indicated on the type plate corre-
sponds to the nominal voltage of your voltage mains.
The device may only be used at a connection with a 1-
phase voltage of 230 V (+/-10%), which has been instal-
led by an authorised specialist. The required power
consumption must be available and the mains socket
must be properly grounded. The fusing of the supply li-
nes to the mains socket must comply with the regulati-
ons.
For some applications, extension cords must be used to
reach the workplace. To ensure full performance of the
unit, the required conductor cross-sections must be ob-
served depending on the cable length.
If necessary, a qualified electrician must ensure that the
electrical installation is carried out in such a way as to
ensure the correct operation of the welding machine.
8.3 Welding with rod electrode (MMA)
Important! Before welding, read the instructions of the
electrode manufacturer on the electrode packaging.
They contain the following information:
- Recommended welding current,
- Ground Polarity; Connect to ¨+¨ or ¨-¨ Connection,
- Welding current type: direct current, alternating
current.
The cable provided is for connecting the welding material
to the device (Fig. 12, DCEP - left: MMA welding). The
welding material must be clean at the connection with
the earth terminal in order to achieve good contact. The
earth terminal must always be connected directly to the
workpiece and to the ¨-¨ connection on the device side -
according to the instructions of the electrode manufactu-
rer.
Fig. 12: Connection for arc welding
The electrode holder - cable must be connected to the
¨+¨ connection - according to the instructions of the
electrode manufacturer.
Step 1: Connect the cables to the particular terminal on
the unit and tighten clockwise (bayonet lock).
If the polarities are reversed (according to the instructi-
ons of the electrode manufacturer), make the connecti-
ons as shown in Fig. 12, DCEN - right.
Step 2: Switch on the unit with the ON/OFF switch on the
rear panel.
Step 3: Select the MMA, MMA VRD mode with the MMA/
MMA VRD/LIFT TIG switch (161P and 201P mo-
dels only).
Step 4: Adjust the welding current with the welding cur-
rent adjustment knob 5.
Step 5: Set the Hot Start and Arc Force welding para-
meters with the knobs (161P and 201P models
only).
Step 6: Insert the non-coated end of the electrode into
the pliers. Connect the earth clamp to the work-
piece to be welded.
Step 7: Pull the electrode over the workpiece. The arc is
automatically ignited with the Hot-Start function.
Carry out the welding process. Adjust the wel-
ding current as required.
Step 8: To stop the welding process, remove the
electrode from the workpiece so that the arc
goes out.
Step 9: After completion of welding the Power Source
should be left turned ON for 2 to 3 minutes. This
allows the fan to run and cool the internal com-
ponents.
Step 10: Switch the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
In case of overheating, the LED alarm indicator (Fig.11;
Pos. 3) lights up and the unit switches off. Overheating
can occur when welding at high currents for a long time.
Leave the unit switched on to allow it to cool down while
the fan is running.
ATTENTION!
Different electrodes demand different polarities to
ensure optimal results. Therefore, special attention
must be paid to polarity and the instructions of the
electrode manufacturer must be followed exactly.