TRANSTIG 220AC/DC AND 300AC/DC POWER SOURCE
Manual 0-5293
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP
Figure 3-14: Dead Man Switch Function in Both 2T and 4T MMAW (STICK) Mode
Welding with the Dead Man Switch is as follows:
2T MODE
1. Press the trigger on the electrode holder.
2. The Power Source will now output the VRD volts and the VRD led will be lit.
3. Touch the MMAW (Stick) Electrode to the work and commence welding as usual.
4. Release the trigger to cease welding.
There will be 0V on the Power Source welding terminals and the VRD light will be off.
4T MODE
1. Press the trigger on the electrode holder.
2. The Power Source will now output the VRD volts and the VRD led will be lit.
3. Touch the MMAW (Stick) Electrode to the work and commence welding as usual.
4. Release the trigger and continue welding.
5. Press and release the trigger to cease welding.
There will be 0V on the Power Source welding terminals and the VRD light will be off.
In both 2T and 4T modes, if the MMAW (Stick) electrode is not touched to the work piece within three
seconds, the welding output will be inhibited. Release the trigger to reset, and press the trigger again to
reactivate the VRD.
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WARNING
Approval from a mine site manager, or work site manager must be obtained in writing before the
Dead Man Switch function is altered. Only a suitably qualified electrical tradesperson or Cigweld
Service Agent should make any changes to the Power Source.