Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-005570-EW501
10.01.2022
1 Contents
1Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2For your safety ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Notes on using these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5
2.2 Explanation of icons ............................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Safety instructions .................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Transport and installation .................................................................................................... 10
3Intended use ................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Use and operation solely with the following machines ........................................................ 12
3.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Documents which also apply ............................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Warranty ............................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................... 12
3.3.3 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ........................................ 12
3.3.4 Calibration/Validation............................................................................................ 12
3.3.5 Part of the complete documentation ..................................................................... 13
4Machine description – quick overview ...................................................................................... 14
4.1 Front view / side view from the right .................................................................................... 14
4.2 Rear view / side view from left ............................................................................................. 16
5Design and function ..................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Transport and installation .................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1 Ambient conditions ............................................................................................... 18
5.1.2 Welding torch cooling system ............................................................................... 19
5.1.2.1 Permitted torch coolant ......................................................................... 19
5.1.2.2 Maximal hose package length .............................................................. 19
5.1.3 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ................................................ 20
5.1.4 Stray welding currents .......................................................................................... 21
5.2 Intermediate hose package connection ............................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Intermediate hose package strain relief ............................................................... 23
5.2.1.1 Locking the strain relief ......................................................................... 23
5.2.2 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ..................... 23
5.2.3 Pressure regulator connection ............................................................................. 24
5.2.4 Gas test – setting the shielding gas volume ......................................................... 24
5.2.5 Protective flap, welding machine control .............................................................. 25
5.3 MIG/MAG welding ................................................................................................................ 25
5.3.1 Assemble the wire guide ...................................................................................... 25
5.3.2 Welding torch connection ..................................................................................... 27
5.3.3 Wire feed .............................................................................................................. 28
5.3.3.1 Inserting the wire spool ......................................................................... 28
5.3.3.2 Changing the wire feed rollers .............................................................. 29
5.3.3.3 Inching the wire electrode ..................................................................... 32
5.3.3.4 Spool brake setting ............................................................................... 33
5.3.4 Standard MIG/MAG torch ..................................................................................... 33
5.3.5 MIG/MAG special-torches .................................................................................... 34
5.3.5.1 Switching between Push/Pull and intermediate drive ........................... 34
5.3.6 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 34
5.4 TIG welding .......................................................................................................................... 34
5.4.1 Welding torch connection ..................................................................................... 34
5.4.2 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 35
5.5 MMA welding or gouging ..................................................................................................... 35
5.5.1 Connection of electrode holder or gouging torch ................................................. 35
5.5.2 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 36
5.6 Remote control ..................................................................................................................... 36
5.7 Access control ...................................................................................................................... 37
5.8 Interfaces for automation ..................................................................................................... 37
5.8.1 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ......................................................... 38
6Maintenance, care and disposal ................................................................................................. 39
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 39
