Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
299-010100-TWD01
02.09.2015
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Contents
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Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2
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
2.4.1
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.1
In operation ................................................................................................... 12
2.4.1.2
Transport and storage ................................................................................... 12
3
Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1
Applications .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1.1
MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 13
3.1.2
TIG (Liftarc) welding ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2
Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 14
3.2.1
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 14
3.2.3
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 14
3.2.4
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 14
3.2.5
Calibration/Validation.................................................................................................... 14
4
Machine description
– quick overview .............................................................................................. 15
4.1
Front view .................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2
Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3
Machine control
– Operating elements ........................................................................................ 17
5
Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2
Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 19
5.2.1
Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 19
5.3
Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 20
5.4
Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 20
5.5
Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 21
5.5.1
Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 21
5.6
MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 22
5.6.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 22
5.6.2
Selecting MMA welding ................................................................................................ 23
5.6.3
Arcforce ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.6.4
Hotstart current and Hotstart time ................................................................................ 23
5.6.5
Antistick ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.7
TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 24
5.7.1
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 24
5.7.1.1
Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 25
5.7.2
Connecting a TIG welding torch with rotating gas valve .............................................. 26
5.7.3
TIG welding selection ................................................................................................... 27
5.7.4
TIG arc ignition ............................................................................................................. 27
5.8
Dirt filter ........................................................................................................................................ 28
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Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 29
6.1
General ........................................................................................................................................ 29
6.2
Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 29
6.2.1
Daily maintenance tasks............................................................................................... 29
6.2.1.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 29
6.2.1.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 29
6.2.2
Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 29
6.2.2.1
Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 29
6.2.2.2
Functional test ............................................................................................... 29
6.2.3
Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 30
6.3
Disposing of equipment ............................................................................................................... 30
