WELD THE WORLD
Cod. 006.0001.1940
15/02/2021 V.2.2
Discovery 162T
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2.5 PREPARING FOR TIG WELDING
1. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “O” (unit de-energized).
2. Plug the power cable plug into a mains socket outlet.
3. Connect the gas hose from the welding gas cylinder to the rear gas connection.
4. Open the cylinder gas valve.
5. Connect the gas hose of the welding torch to the front gas connection.
6. Connect the electrode holder clamp plug to the following welding socket: Negative pole welding
socket.
7. Choose the electrode based on the type of material and thickness of the workpiece to be welded.
8. Insert the electrode in the TIG torch.
9. Connect the earth clamp plug to the following welding socket: Positive pole welding socket.
10. Connect the earth clamp to the workpiece being processed.
11. Set the welding power source ON/OFF switch to “I” (unit powered).
12. Select the following welding mode on the user interface: DC TIG
13. Press the torch trigger with the torch well clear of any metal parts. This serves to open the gas
solenoid valve without striking the welding arc.
14. Use the flow control valve to adjust the flow of gas as required while the gas is flowing out.
15. S
et the required welding parameter values on the user interface.
The system is ready to start welding.
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