Design and function
System gas connection
099-008724-EW501
08.01.2012
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5.7.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply
4
3
2
1
Figure 5-3
Item Symbol Description
0
1
Pressure regulator
2
Shielding gas cylinder
3
Output side of the pressure regulator
4
Cylinder valve
• Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket.
• Secure the shielding gas cylinder using a securing chain.
• Tighten the pressure regulator screw connection on the gas bottle valve to be gas-tight.
• Screw gas hose connection crown nut onto the output side of the pressure regulator.
• Fit the gas hose and G1/4" crown nut onto the relevant connection on the welding machine, and fit the
wire feed unit (if present on this version).
5.7.1.1
Gas test
Operating
element
Action Result
1 x
Select gas test
"Gas pre-flow time (TIG)" signal light is on. Shielding gas flows for
approx. 20 seconds. The gas test can be ended immediately by
pressing it once more.
5.7.1.2
“Rinse hose package” function
Operating
element
Action Result
5 s
Select hose package rinsing
"Gas pre-flow time (TIG)" signal light flashes.
The function is ended by pressing the button again.
NOTE
If the "Rinse hose package" function is not ended by pressing the "Gas and current
parameters" button again, shielding gas will flow until the gas cylinder is empty!
