
Contents
Notes on using these operating instructions
099-005607-EW501
20.11.2020
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 ..................................................................................... 13
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ................................. 13
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ........................................ 13
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation ........................................................................................... 13
3.3.6 Part of the complete documentation ..................................................................... 14
4Machine description – quick overview ...................................................................................... 15
4.1 Machine configuration .......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Front view / side view from the right .................................................................................... 16
4.3 Rear view / side view from left ............................................................................................. 18
5Design and function ..................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Transport and installation .................................................................................................... 20
5.1.1 Lifting by crane ..................................................................................................... 20
5.1.2 Craning principle ................................................................................................... 20
5.1.3 Ambient conditions ............................................................................................... 21
5.1.3.1 In operation ........................................................................................... 21
5.1.3.2 Transport and storage ........................................................................... 21
5.1.4 Machine cooling .................................................................................................... 21
5.1.5 Workpiece lead, general ....................................................................................... 21
5.1.6 Welding torch cooling system ............................................................................... 22
5.1.6.1 Functional characteristics ..................................................................... 22
5.1.6.2 Permitted torch coolant ......................................................................... 22
5.1.6.3 Maximal hose package length .............................................................. 22
5.1.6.4 Adding coolant ...................................................................................... 23
5.1.7 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ................................................ 24
5.1.8 Stray welding currents .......................................................................................... 25
5.1.9 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ..................... 25
5.1.9.1 Pressure regulator connection .............................................................. 26
5.1.10 Mains connection .................................................................................................. 27
5.1.10.1 Mains configuration ............................................................................... 27
5.1.11 Switching on and system diagnosis ..................................................................... 27
5.1.11.1 LED status bar - display of operating status ......................................... 28
5.1.12 Protective flap, welding machine control .............................................................. 28
5.2 MIG/MAG welding ................................................................................................................ 29
5.2.1 Connecting the intermediate hose package to the power source ........................ 29
5.2.1.1 Intermediate hose package strain relief ................................................ 30
5.2.1.2 Possible attachment points ................................................................... 30
5.2.1.3 Locking the strain relief ......................................................................... 31
5.2.2 Connection for workpiece lead ............................................................................. 31
5.2.3 Setting the shielding gas volume (gas test)/rinse hose package ......................... 32
5.2.4 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 32
5.3 TIG welding .......................................................................................................................... 33
5.3.1 Connecting the intermediate hose package to the power source ........................ 33
5.3.1.1 Intermediate hose package strain relief ................................................ 34
5.3.1.2 Possible attachment points ................................................................... 34
5.3.1.3 Locking the strain relief ......................................................................... 34
5.3.2 Connection for workpiece lead ............................................................................. 35
5.3.3 Welding task selection .......................................................................................... 35