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Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
299-020100-TWD01
18.03.2016
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Contents
1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 General .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 11
2.4.1 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 12
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 13
3.1.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 13
3.1.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 13
3.1.5 Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 13
4 Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 14
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 Welding data display .................................................................................................... 17
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 19
5.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 19
5.4.1 Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 19
5.5 Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 20
5.5.1 Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 20
5.6 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 21
5.6.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 21
5.6.2 5-pole control lead ........................................................................................................ 22
5.6.3 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 22
5.6.3.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 23
5.6.3.2 Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................. 24
5.6.4 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 25
5.6.5 Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 26
5.6.5.1 HF ignition ..................................................................................................... 26
5.6.5.2 Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 26
5.6.6 TIG automatic cut-out ................................................................................................... 26
5.6.7 Function sequences/operating modes ......................................................................... 27
5.6.7.1 Legend .......................................................................................................... 27
5.6.7.2 TIG non-latched operation ............................................................................ 28
5.6.7.3 TIG latched operation.................................................................................... 29
5.6.8 Welding torch (operating variants) ............................................................................... 30
5.6.8.1 Tap torch trigger (tapping function) ............................................................... 30
5.6.9 Torch mode and up/down speed setting ...................................................................... 31
5.6.9.1 Standard TIG torch (5-pole) .......................................................................... 32
5.6.10 Average value pulse welding ........................................................................................ 34
5.6.11 Expert menu (TIG) ........................................................................................................ 36
5.7 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 37
5.7.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 37
5.7.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 38
5.7.3 Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 38
5.7.4 Arcforce ........................................................................................................................ 38