PATON
ProMIG series
DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
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2. START-UP
Attention:
Before start-up, read the chapter "Safety rules", paragraph 13.
2.1 INTENDED USE
The welding machine is designed solely for manual metal arc welding with a
stick electrode, tungsten arc inert gas welding, as well as semiautomatic metal
inert/active gas welding.
Other use of the machine is considered undue. The manufacturer is not
responsible for damage cause by undue use of the machine.
Intended use of the machine implies adherence to instructions of this operating
manual.
Attention: Do not use the welding machine for pipes defrosting.
2.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The welding machine is protected from ingress of foreign solid objects of more
than 2.5 mm in diameter.
The welding machine can be placed and operated outdoors. Internal electric
parts of the machine are protected against direct moisture impact, but not against
condensate drops.
ATTENTION:
Do not switch the machine off immediately after completion of
welding works in hot weather or intense welding works in any weather conditions!
Electronic parts must be allowed to cool down for 5 minutes.
ATTENTION: When the machine is switched off and cools down after
operation in cold season, condensate forms inside of it, so do not switch the
machine on again in less than 3...4 hours!!!
Therefore, do not switch the machine off in cold season, if you are going to
switch it on within 4 hours.
The machine must be placed to ensure free inlet and outlet of cooling air
through vent holes on the front and the rear panels. Take care that metal dust (for
example, during emery grinding) does drawn directly into the machine by the
cooling fan.
ATTENTION: The machine may be life-threatening after a hard fall. So place
it on stable solid surface.
2.3 POWER CONNECTION
The welding machine of series design is rated for mains voltage of 220 V (-27%
+18%) or three-phase mains volt
age of 3х
400 V (± 20%).
