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Introduction
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Stud welding unit
operating manual
Date:
July 2021
ALPHA 850
07.2021 / EN
Rev.:
A
1
Introduction
1.1 General remarks
This operating manual is about the ALPHA 850 welding device and is intended for
operating and service personnel.
The ALPHA 850 welding device can only be operated safely and reliably with
knowledge of the contents of this operating manual.
If anything is difficult or unclear, please contact Tucker customer service, who will be
glad to help you.
The illustrations, information and data in this operating manual were valid as of July
2021.
Tucker reserves the right to make technical changes that contribute to improvement of
the ALPHA 850 welding device.
Also follow our instructions for safely operating the system in chapter 9.2
“Troubleshooting” of this operating manual. This will greatly ease independent
solution of problems.
In addition, we recommend looking through DVS leaflet 0902 “Arc stud welding with
drawn arc” and DGUV information 209-010 “Arc welding”, as well as standards EN
ISO 14555 “Welding - Arc stud welding of metallic materials” and EN ISO 13918
“Welding - Studs and ceramic ferrules for arc stud welding”.