Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-005598-EW501
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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 .............................................................................................. 7
2.4 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 10
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................................ 12
3.3 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 13
3.3.3 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 13
3.3.4 Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 13
4 Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 14
4.1 Front view / side view from the right ............................................................................................ 14
4.2 Inside view from the right ............................................................................................................. 15
4.3 Inside view from the left ............................................................................................................... 16
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.1 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 18
5.1.1 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 18
5.1.2 Welding torch cooling system ....................................................................................... 20
5.1.2.1 Approved coolants overview ......................................................................... 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
5.1.5 Intermediate hose package connection ....................................................................... 23
5.1.6 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 24
5.1.6.1 Shielding gas volume settings ...................................................................... 24
5.1.6.2 Gas test ......................................................................................................... 25
5.1.6.3 Purge hose package ..................................................................................... 25
5.2 MIG/MAG welding ........................................................................................................................ 26
5.2.1 Welding torch connection ............................................................................................. 26
5.2.2 Wire feed ...................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.2.1 Open the protective flap of the wire feeder ................................................... 28
5.2.2.2 Inserting the wire spool ................................................................................. 28
5.2.2.3 Changing the wire feed rollers ...................................................................... 29
5.2.2.4 Inching the wire electrode ............................................................................. 31
5.2.2.5 Spool brake setting ....................................................................................... 32
5.2.2.6 Basic settings for operation with two wire feeders (P10) .............................. 33
5.2.2.7 Switching between wire feed units ................................................................ 33
5.2.2.8 Special points when operating with two wire feed units ................................ 33
5.2.3 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 34
5.3 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 34
5.3.1 Welding torch connection ............................................................................................. 34
5.3.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 35
5.4 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 35
5.4.1 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 35
5.4.2 Air arc gouging ............................................................................................................. 35
5.5 Remote control ............................................................................................................................. 35
5.6 Interfaces for automation ............................................................................................................. 36
5.6.1 Remote control connection socket, 19-pole ................................................................. 36
5.7 Access control .............................................................................................................................. 37