1 Contents
1Contents..................................................................................................................................................3
2Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ..........................................................................5
2.2 Explanation of icons.......................................................................................................................6
2.3 General ..........................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................11
2.4.1 Ambient conditions .......................................................................................................12
2.4.1.1 In operation ...................................................................................................12
2.4.1.2 Transport and storage...................................................................................12
3Intended use.........................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Applications..................................................................................................................................13
3.1.1 TIG hot wire welding.....................................................................................................13
3.1.2 TIG cold wire welding ...................................................................................................13
3.2 Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................................13
3.3 Documents which also apply .......................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Warranty.......................................................................................................................14
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................14
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.........................................14
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)................................................14
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation....................................................................................................14
4Machine description –quick overview ..............................................................................................15
4.1 System overview..........................................................................................................................15
4.2 Front view ....................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Rear view.....................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Machine control –Operating elements........................................................................................20
4.4.1 Machine control –Concealed operating elements.......................................................22
4.4.2 Operating elements in the machine..............................................................................23
5Design and function.............................................................................................................................24
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................24
5.2 Machine cooling...........................................................................................................................25
5.3 Workpiece lead, general..............................................................................................................25
5.4 Notes on the installation of welding current leads .......................................................................26
5.5 Installation....................................................................................................................................28
5.5.1 Protective flap, welding machine control......................................................................28
5.5.2 TIG hot wire welding.....................................................................................................29
5.5.2.1 Legend ..........................................................................................................30
5.6 Mains connection.........................................................................................................................31
5.6.1 Mains configuration ......................................................................................................31
5.7 Welding torch cooling system......................................................................................................32
5.7.1 List of coolants..............................................................................................................32
5.7.2 Maximal hose package length......................................................................................32
5.8 Intermediate hose package connection.......................................................................................33
5.8.1 Control cable pin configuration.....................................................................................34
5.9 Connection for workpiece lead ....................................................................................................35
5.10 Welding torch connection ............................................................................................................36
5.10.1 Control cable pin configuration.....................................................................................37
5.11 Wire feed......................................................................................................................................38
5.11.1 Open the protective flap of the wire feeder ..................................................................38
5.11.2 Inserting the wire spool.................................................................................................38
5.11.3 Changing the wire feed rollers......................................................................................39
5.11.4 Inching the wire electrode ............................................................................................40
5.11.5 Spool brake setting.......................................................................................................42
5.12 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine).............................................43
5.12.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply............................................................................43
5.12.2 Gas test ........................................................................................................................44
