TRANSTIG 220AC/DC AND 300AC/DC POWER SOURCE
Manual 0-5293
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INTRODUCTION
2.05 Description
The CIGWELD TRANSTIG 220AC/DC and 300AC/DC
are light weight constant current welding power sourc-
es incorporating the latest digital inverter technology
to provide exceptional AC/DC arc characteristics. TIG
welding features include torch trigger latch, pre & post
flow gas control, pulse control, spot weld control, hot
start control, up & down slope control. Lift TIG and
HF TIG operating modes are available.
These units also have outstanding arc characteristics
across a wide range of Manual Metal Arc Welding
(MMAW) electrodes. MMAW welding features include
a built in VRD, hot start control and arc force control.
The units are equipped with digital amperage and
voltage meters. The unit are also fully compliant to
Australian Standard AS 60974.1 and IEC 60974.1.
The TRANSTIG 220AC/DC and TRANSTIG 300AC/
DC provides excellent welding performance across
a broad range of applications when used with the
correct welding consumables and procedures. The
following instructions detail how to correctly and
safely set up the machine and give guidelines on
gaining the best efficiency and quality from the Power
Source. Please read these instructions thoroughly
before using the unit.
2.06 User Responsibility
This equipment will perform as per the information
contained herein when installed, operated, maintained
and repaired in accordance with the instructions pro-
vided. This equipment must be checked periodically.
Defective equipment (including welding leads) should
not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly
worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced
immediately. Should such repairs or replacements
become necessary, it is recommended that such re-
pairs be carried out by appropriately qualified persons
approved by CIGWELD. Advice in this regard can
be obtained by contacting an Accredited CIGWELD
Distributor.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be al-
tered from standard specification without prior written
approval of CIGWELD. The user of this equipment
shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction
which results from improper use or unauthorized
modification from standard specification, faulty
maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone
other than appropriately qualified persons approved
by CIGWELD.
2.07 Transporting Methods
This unit is equipped with a handle for carrying
purposes.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. DO NOT TOUCH
live electrical parts. Disconnect input
power conductors from de-energized
supply line before moving the welding
power source.
!
WARNING
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause serious
personal injury and equipment damage.
Lift unit with handle on top of case.
Use handcart or similar device of adequate capacity.
If using a fork lift vehicle, place and secure unit on a
proper skid before transporting.
2.08 Packaged Items
Transtig 220AC/DC Inverter Plant (Part No. W1007220)
• Transtig 220 AC/DC Inverter Power Source
• Comet Professional Argon Regulator/Flowmeter
• Tig Torch type 26 with flex head, trigger switch
and 8 pin remote control connection with 4m
lead
• Tig Torch Accessory kit that includes 1.6mm and
2.4mm tungstens with collets, collet bodies and
No. 4, 5 & 6 Alumina nozzles
• Electrode Holder with 5m lead
• Work Clamp with 5m lead
• Shielding Gas Hose Assembly
• Shoulder Strap
• Product Bag
• Operating Manual
Transtig 220AC/DC Inverter Power Source (Part No.
W1007221)
• Transtig 220 AC/DC Inverter Power Source
• Shoulder Strap
• Operating Manual
• Shielding Gas Hose Assembly