Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-008717-EW501
24.03.2011
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Contents
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Contents.................................................................................................................................................. 3
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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
2.5
Ambient conditions....................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.1
In operation................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.2
Transport and storage .................................................................................................. 12
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Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1
Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................................ 13
3.2
Applications.................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2.1
MIG/MAG standard welding ......................................................................................... 13
3.2.2
MIG/MAG pulse welding............................................................................................... 13
3.2.3
rootArc .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.4
forceArc ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.2.5
TIG (Liftarc) welding ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2.6
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 13
3.3
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 14
3.3.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards......................................... 14
3.3.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 14
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Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 15
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 16
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Design and function............................................................................................................................. 17
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2
Installation.................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 18
5.4
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 18
5.5
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 19
5.5.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 19
5.6
Connecting the intermediate tube package to the power source ................................................ 20
5.6.1
Intermediate tube package strain relief ........................................................................ 20
5.6.2
Intermediate tube package connection ........................................................................ 21
5.6.3
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 22
5.7
MIG/MAG welding........................................................................................................................ 23
5.7.1
Connection for workpiece lead ..................................................................................... 23
5.7.2
Remote control ............................................................................................................. 24
5.8
R 40 ............................................................................................................................................. 24
5.9
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 25
5.9.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 25
5.10
Shielding gas supply .................................................................................................................... 26
5.10.1
Gas test ........................................................................................................................ 26
5.10.2
“Rinse tube package” function...................................................................................... 26
5.10.3
Setting the shielding gas quantity................................................................................. 26
5.11
Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 27
5.11.1
PC Interfaces................................................................................................................ 27