HSF TIG-MAX XT 2500 User manual

XT 2500 I XT 4000 I XT 6000
XT 7000 I XT 9000
XT 2500 I XT 4000 I XT 6000
XT 7000 I XT 9000
operating instructions

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1. forewordcontent
1. foreword
These operating instructions are an important aid. Keep them with the device. The
instruction manual provides information on the operating procedures and precautions
necessary for the safe and proper operation of TIG-MAX®XT that are required.
1.1. Product description
The TIG-MAX®XT Stainless Steel Weld Cleaners (strippers) are metal cleaning, polis-
hing, electropolishing and etch plating machines that are ideal for processing materials
such as stainless steel, copper and brass. The cleaning system consists of a control unit,
a wand with a conductive brush on the end and a cable set. The weld can be treated wi-
thin seconds by using the brush. This unique cleaning system is fast and delivers a safe
and high quality - without any pickling paste.
The fastest, safest and most efcient
cleaning method for stainless steel welds
1. foreword Page 3
1.1. Product description Page 3
2. safetY precautions Page 4
2.1. Safety information Page 4
2.2. Environmental conditions Page 5
3. tips - care - Maintenance Page 6
3.1. Cleaning and maintenance after work Page 6
3.2. Care of the ground clamp Page 7
4. coMMisioning Page 7
4.1. Mains connection Page 7
4.2. Connecting the cable Page 7
4.3. TIG-MAX®XT 2500 Page 8
4.3.1. Cleaning Page 8
4.3.2. Polishing Page 9
4.4. TIG-MAX®XT 4000 Page 10
3.4.1. Cleaning Page 10
3.4.2. Polishing Page 11
4.5. TIG-MAX®XT 6000 Page 13
4.5.1. Cleaning Page 13
4.5.2. Polishing Page 14
4.5.3. Marking/Etching Page 15
4.6. TIG-MAX®XT 7000 Page 16
4.6.1. The front panel Page 16
4.6.2. Description of buttons Page 16
4.6.3. Cleaning Page 17
4.6.4.. Polishing Page 18
4.6.5. Marking/Etching Page 19
4.7. TIG - MA X®XT 9000 Page 20
4.7.1. The front panel Page 20
4.7.2. Description of buttons Page 20
4.7.3. Cleaning Page 21
4.7.4. Polishing Page 22
4.7.5. Marking/Etching Page 23
5. setting tips Xt 7000/Xt 9000 Page 24
5.1. Cleaning with XT 7000 / XT 9000 Page 24
5.2. Polishing with XT 7000 / XT 9000 Page 25
6. trouBLesHooting Page 22
7. care and Maintenance Page 22
7.1. Device disposal Page 22
8. tecHnicaL data Page 23

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• Alwaysswitcho󰀨thedevicebeforechangingthecarbonbrushes.
• Warning! Over extended treatment periods, the temperature of the carbon brush can
reach as high as 200°C (400°F).
• You must wear suitable protective clothing when using the device (acid-resistant
gloves, apron and goggles).
• If the electrolyte comes into contact with your skin or face, you should rinse the
a󰀨ectedareasofskinwithplentyofwaterimmediatley.Ifyoucontinuetoexperience
any discomfort, visit a doctor: do not forget to take the label with you.
• Do not eat or drink at the workplace. After working with electrolytes, always wash
your hands thoroughly with soap and plenty of water.
2.2. Environmental conditions
Ambient air temperature range:
• -10°C to +40°C,
• during transport and storage -25°C to +55°C
relative humidity:
• up to 50% at 40°C
• up to 90% at 20°C
Ambient air must be free from abnormal amounts of dust, acids, corrosive gases or sub-
stances, etc., other than those generated by welding.
Examples of unusual operating conditions:
• unusual corrosive smoke,
• Steam,
• excessive oil haze,
• unusual vibrations or shocks,
• Excessive dust such as grinding dust, etc.,
• harsh weather conditions,
• unusual seacoast or shipboard conditions.
Ensure free supply and exhaust air when setting up the device.
The device has been tested according to protection class IP23, which means:
• Protection against ingress of solid foreign bodies Ø> 12mm,
• Protection against spray water up to an angle of 60° from the vertical.
2. safetY precautions
2. safetY Measures
Protect yourself and others by following all safety information, warnings, and precau-
tions. Failure to follow instructions can result in personal injury and/or damage to the
product or property. Please be sure to observe the detailed information on our EC safety
data sheet for the electrolytes.
Before using the TIG-MAX®XT, make sure the work area is well ventilated and there are
noammablesubstancesnearby.
2.1. Safety information
• The stainless steel cleaning device (pickling device) may only be used for the elec-
trolytic processing methods described in these instructions. Inappropriate uses are
not permitted.
• Before each start-up, the mains cable, the mains plug, the electrode cable, the
cleaning electrode, the handle, the ground cable and the workpiece clamp must be
checked for external damage.
• Place the device in a dry place or make sure that it cannot fall down.
• Route cables so that people cannot trip over them.
• Never place the cleaning brush or the handle on the workpiece or work surface in
suchawaythattheelectrodeorthecarbonbercleaningbrushcancomeintocont-
actwiththemetalsurface.Otherwisecurrentwillcontinuetoow,whichcanleadto
damage or even danger.
2. safetY precautions

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After completing work with the TIG-MAX® XT observe the following simple care and
maintenance instructions!
Dirt,corrosionordepositsontheearthclampcana󰀨ecttheelectricalcontinuity,which
reduces the cleaning performance!
3. tips -care -Maintenance3. tips -care -Maintenance
4.1. Mains connection
Ensurethatthevoltagespeciedontheratingplateiscompatiblewiththeratedvoltage
of your AC voltage supply.
4.2. Connecting the cable
4. coMMisioning
Moulded grip cable
Earth clamp
cable
1. Turn o󰀨 the device and
disconnect the earth cable
from the TIG-MAX®XT de-
vice. Lock the clamp in a
vice with soft jaws.
2. Clean the clamp and
especially the prongs with a
newirebrush.
3. The earth clamp now has
the full electrical continuity
again.
1. Thoroughly rinse the brushes with warm
water after each weld cleaning and allow
them to dry thoroughly, taking care to keep
thebersstraight.
2. If the copper socket on the brush starts
to run or becomes dirty, clean it with a small
stainless steel wire brush to ensure good
electrical contact.
3. If hard deposits pads form on or in the threads of the brush, wand or handle, clean them
with a miniature wire brush. The threads could otherwise seize and the cleaning perfor-
mance could be reduced or completely lost.
1.Turno󰀨thedeviceandunplug
the blue cable.
2. Unscrew the brush from the wand.
3. Remove the sliding shroud.
4. Unscrew the wand from the handle.
5. Wash all parts thoroughly under
running water.
6. Allow the parts to dry overnight before
packing them away.
3.1. Cleaning and maintenance after using the TIG-MAX®XT 3.2. Care of the earth clamp

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4. tig-MaX®Xt 2500
4.3.2. Marking/etching
• Placethetemplateinthedesiredpositionandxitwithsomeadhesivetapeatthe
corners to prevent it from slipping.
• Slightly wet the stencil with the TM-90 marking liquid.
• MoistenthefeltonthemarkingelectrodewithTM-90markinguid.
• Now stroke the stencil with only light pressure and a slow movement.
• The felt and the area to be marked must be kept wet with the marking liquid during
the marking process.
• At the end, removethetemplatefromtheworkpieceandrinseo󰀨theelectrolyte
residues well with water.
4.3.1. Cleaning
• Only use the brush tip to clean.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be cleaned must be kept moist with the TC-225 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
4.3. tig-MaX® Xt 2500
4. tig-MaX® Xt 2500

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4. tig-MaX®Xt 4000
4.4.2. Polishing
• Only use the brush tip for polishing.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be polished must be kept wet with the TC-275 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
4.4.1. Cleaning
• Only use the brush tip to clean.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be cleaned must be kept moist with the TC-225 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
4.4. tig-MaX®Xt 4000
4. tig-MaX®Xt 4000
TIP:
Excessive smoke is
an indication of too high a power setting.
The result is a high brush and electrolyte consumption!
TIP:
Excessive smoke is
an indication of too high a power setting.
The result is a high brush and electrolyte consumption!

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4.5.1. Cleaning
• Only use the brush tip to clean.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be cleaned must be kept moist with the TC-225 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
4.5. tig-MaX®Xt 6000
4. tig-MaX®Xt 6000tig-MaX®Xt accessories
TIP:
Excessive smoke is
an indication of too high a power setting.
The result is a high brush and electrolyte consumption!

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4. tig-MaX®Xt 6000
4.5.2. Polishing
• Only use the brush tip for polishing.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be polished must be kept wet with the TC-275 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
4. tig-MaX®Xt 6000
4.5.3. Marking/etching
• Placethetemplateinthedesiredpositionandxitwithsomeadhesivetapeatthe
corners to prevent it from slipping.
• Slightly wet the stencil with the TM-90 marking liquid.
• MoistenthefeltonthemarkingelectrodewithTM-90markinguid.
• Now stroke the stencil with only light pressure and a slow movement.
• The felt and the area to be marked must be kept wet with the marking liquid during
the marking process.
• At the end, remove the templatefromtheworkpieceandrinseo󰀨theelectrolyte
residues well with water.
TIP:
Excessive smoke is
an indication of too high a power setting.
The result is a high brush and electrolyte consumption!

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4. tig-MaX®Xt 7000
4.6.1. The front panel
voltage value
voltage setting
4.6.2. Description of buttons
Operating menu:
• – WIG cleaning
• – MIG cleaning
• – Polishing with brush
• – Dark marking
Operating button to control voltage output:
• 100 % – Cleans at 100% of the maximum current
• 60 % – Cleans at 60% of the maximum current
• 30 % – Cleans at 30% of the maximum current
4.6. tig-MaX®Xt 7000
XT 7000
4. tig-MaX®Xt 7000
4.6.3. Cleaning
Setting:
or
Setting tips on page 24
Electrolyte:
• Only use the brush tip to clean.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be cleaned must be kept moist with the TC-225 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
XT 7000
XT 7000

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4. tig-MaX®Xt 7000
4.6.4. Polishing
Setting:
Setting tips on page 25
Electrolyte:
• Only use the brush tip for polishing.
• The container must be close to the workplace, since the brush must be regularly
dipped in the liquid.
• The brush and the surface to be polished must be kept wet with the TC-275 clea-
ning electrolyte during the cleaning process.
• At the end spray with the TC-510 neutralizer. Then rinse well with clear water to
remove all the cleaning electrolyte.
• Clean contacts and threads well. The brush must be removed from the wand and
carefully cleaned. To maintain full performance, we recommend placing the brush in
warm water to remove any remaining liquid.
XT 7000
4. tig-MaX®Xt 7000
4.6.5. Marking/etching
Setting:
Electrolyte:
• Placethetemplateinthedesiredpositionandxitwithsomeadhesivetapeatthe
corners to prevent it from slipping.
• Slightly wet the stencil with the TM-90 marking liquid.
• MoistenthefeltonthemarkingelectrodewithTM-90markinguid.
• Now stroke the stencil with only light pressure and a slow movement.
• The felt and the area to be marked must be kept wet with the marking liquid during
the marking process.
• At the end, remove the templatefromtheworkpieceandrinseo󰀨theelectrolyte
residues well with water.
XT 7000