Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-002057-EW501
04.03.2019
1 Contents
1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 For your safety ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Part of the complete documentation .............................................................................................. 6
2.4 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Software version .......................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 13
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 ................................................................................................... 14
4 Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................ 17
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.1 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 19
5.1.1 Machine cooling ............................................................................................................ 19
5.1.2 Workpiece lead, general ............................................................................................... 19
5.1.3 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 19
5.1.3.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 19
5.1.3.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 19
5.1.4 Adjusting the length of the carrying strap ..................................................................... 20
5.1.5 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ........................................................ 20
5.1.6 Stray welding currents .................................................................................................. 21
5.1.7 Mains connection .......................................................................................................... 21
5.1.7.1 Mains configuration ....................................................................................... 22
5.2 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 22
5.2.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 23
5.2.3 Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.4 Arcforce ........................................................................................................................ 24
5.2.5 Antistick ........................................................................................................................ 25
5.2.6 Average value pulse welding ........................................................................................ 25
5.2.7 Expert menu (MMA) ..................................................................................................... 26
5.3 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 27
5.3.1 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 27
5.3.1.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................ 27
5.3.2 Connecting a TIG welding torch with rotating gas valve .............................................. 28
5.3.3 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 28
5.3.4 Arc ignition .................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.4.1 Liftarc ............................................................................................................ 29