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 Applications..........................................................................................................................12
3.2 Use and operation solely with the following machines ........................................................12
3.3 Documents which also apply ...............................................................................................13
3.3.1 Warranty...............................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity.....................................................................................13
3.3.3 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)........................................13
3.3.4 Calibration/Validation............................................................................................13
3.3.5 Part of the complete documentation.....................................................................14
4Machine description –quick overview ...................................................................................... 15
4.1 Front view / side view from the right ....................................................................................15
4.2 Rear view / side view from left.............................................................................................17
5Design and function..................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Transport and installation ....................................................................................................19
5.1.1 Ambient conditions ...............................................................................................19
5.1.2 Welding torch cooling system...............................................................................20
5.1.2.1 Permitted torch coolant.........................................................................20
5.1.2.2 Maximal hose package length ..............................................................20
5.1.3 Notes on the installation of welding current leads................................................21
5.1.4 Stray welding currents..........................................................................................22
5.2 Intermediate hose package connection...............................................................................22
5.2.1 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) .....................24
5.2.2 Pressure regulator connection .............................................................................24
5.2.2.1 Gas test.................................................................................................25
5.2.2.2 Purge hose package.............................................................................25
5.2.3 Protective flap, welding machine control..............................................................25
5.3 MIG/MAG welding................................................................................................................26
5.3.1 Assemble the wire guide ......................................................................................26
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 MMA welding or gouging .....................................................................................................34
5.4.1 Connection of electrode holder or gouging torch .................................................34
5.4.2 Welding task selection..........................................................................................35
5.5 Remote control.....................................................................................................................35
6Maintenance, care and disposal.................................................................................................36
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................36
6.1.1 Cleaning ...............................................................................................................36
6.1.2 Dirt filter ................................................................................................................36
6.2 Maintenance work, intervals ................................................................................................37
6.2.1 Daily maintenance tasks.......................................................................................37
6.2.2 Monthly maintenance tasks..................................................................................37
6.2.3 Annual test (inspection and testing during operation)..........................................37
6.3 Disposing of equipment .......................................................................................................38
