Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-002032-EW501
15.10.2018
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Contents
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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
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For your safety ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2
Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3
Part of the complete documentation .............................................................................................. 8
2.4
Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.5
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 13
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Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1
Overview of device types ............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1
Cellulose electrode types (cel) ..................................................................................... 14
3.2
Voltage reducing device (VRD) ................................................................................................... 14
3.3
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.3.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 15
3.3.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
3.3.5
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 15
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Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1
Front view / rear view ................................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
4.2.1
Welding data display .................................................................................................... 19
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Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 20
5.1.1
Machine cooling ............................................................................................................ 20
5.1.2
Workpiece lead, general ............................................................................................... 20
5.1.3
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 20
5.1.3.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 21
5.1.3.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 21
5.1.4
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 21
5.1.5
Notes on the installation of welding current leads ........................................................ 21
5.1.6
Stray welding currents .................................................................................................. 23
5.1.7
Mains connection .......................................................................................................... 23
5.1.7.1
Mains configuration ....................................................................................... 24
5.2
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 25
5.2.2
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 26
5.2.2.1
Arcforce (welding characteristics) ................................................................. 26
5.2.3
Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.3.1
Hotstart time .................................................................................................. 27
5.2.3.2
Hotstart current ............................................................................................. 27
5.2.4
Antistick ........................................................................................................................ 27
5.3
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 28
5.3.1
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 28
5.3.2
Pressure regulator connection ..................................................................................... 28
5.3.3
Connecting a TIG welding torch with rotating gas valve .............................................. 29
5.3.4
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 29
5.3.5
Gas test
– setting the shielding gas volume ................................................................. 30
5.3.6
Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.6.1
Liftarc ............................................................................................................ 30
5.4
Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 30
5.4.1
RTF1 19POL ................................................................................................................ 30
5.4.2
RT1 19POL ................................................................................................................... 30
5.4.3
Dirt filter ........................................................................................................................ 31
5.5
Voltage reducing device .............................................................................................................. 31
5.6
Machine configuration menu ........................................................................................................ 31
5.6.1
Arcforce correction (welding characteristics) ............................................................... 32
5.6.2
Arc length restriction (USP) .......................................................................................... 32
5.6.3
Activating the welding current actual value display ...................................................... 32
