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1 Contents
1Contents..................................................................................................................................................3
2Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ..........................................................................6
2.2 Explanation of icons.......................................................................................................................7
2.3 General..........................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................12
2.4.1 Lifting by crane.............................................................................................................13
2.4.2 Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................14
2.4.2.1 In operation...................................................................................................14
2.4.2.2 Transport and storage...................................................................................14
3Intended use.........................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Applications..................................................................................................................................15
3.1.1 MIG/MAG standard welding.........................................................................................15
3.1.1.1 forceArc.........................................................................................................15
3.1.1.2 rootArc...........................................................................................................15
3.1.2 MIG/MAG pulse welding...............................................................................................15
3.1.2.1 forceArc puls.................................................................................................15
3.1.2.2 rootArc puls...................................................................................................15
3.1.3 TIG (Liftarc) welding.....................................................................................................15
3.1.4 MMA welding................................................................................................................15
3.1.4.1 Air arc gouging..............................................................................................15
3.1.5 Voltage reduction device – VRD machine version.......................................................15
3.2 Use and operation solely with the following machines................................................................16
3.3 Documents which also apply.......................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Warranty.......................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................17
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.........................................17
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)................................................17
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation ...................................................................................................17
4Machine description – quick overview ..............................................................................................18
4.1 Front view ....................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Rear view.....................................................................................................................................20
4.3 Rear view.....................................................................................................................................20
5Design and function.............................................................................................................................22
5.1 General........................................................................................................................................22
5.2 Installation....................................................................................................................................23
5.3 Machine cooling...........................................................................................................................23
5.4 Workpiece lead, general..............................................................................................................23
5.5 Notes on the installation of welding current leads.......................................................................24
5.6 Welding torch cooling system......................................................................................................26
5.6.1 List of coolants..............................................................................................................26
5.6.2 Maximal hose package length......................................................................................26
5.6.3 Adding coolant..............................................................................................................27
5.7 Mains connection.........................................................................................................................28
5.7.1 Mains configuration......................................................................................................28
5.8 Intermediate hose package connection.......................................................................................29
5.9 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine).............................................30
5.9.1 Connection ...................................................................................................................30
5.10 Adjusting the cable resistance.....................................................................................................32
5.11 MIG/MAG welding........................................................................................................................34
5.11.1 Connection for workpiece lead.....................................................................................34
5.12 TIG welding..................................................................................................................................35
5.12.1 Welding torch connection.............................................................................................35
5.12.2 Connection for workpiece lead.....................................................................................36
5.13 MMA welding ...............................................................................................................................37
5.13.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead..................................................37