Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
099-005231-EW501
10.05.2012
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1 Contents
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Contents..................................................................................................................................................3
2 Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ..........................................................................7
2.2 Explanation of icons.......................................................................................................................8
2.3 General..........................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................13
2.4.1 Lifting by crane.............................................................................................................14
2.5 Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................................15
2.5.1 In operation...................................................................................................................15
2.5.2 Transport and storage..................................................................................................15
3 Intended use.........................................................................................................................................16
3.1 Applications..................................................................................................................................16
3.1.1 forceArc........................................................................................................................16
3.1.2 rootArc..........................................................................................................................16
3.1.3 MIG/MAG standard welding.........................................................................................16
3.1.4 MIG/MAG cored wire welding.......................................................................................16
3.1.5 TIG (Liftarc) welding.....................................................................................................16
3.1.6 MMA welding................................................................................................................16
3.2 Documents which also apply .......................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Warranty.......................................................................................................................17
3.2.2 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................17
3.2.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards.........................................17
3.2.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams)................................................17
4 Machine description – quick overview ..............................................................................................18
4.1 Front view ....................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Rear view.....................................................................................................................................20
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements........................................................................................22
4.3.1 Covered operating elements........................................................................................24
5 Design and function.............................................................................................................................26
5.1 General........................................................................................................................................26
5.2 Installation....................................................................................................................................27
5.3 Machine cooling...........................................................................................................................27
5.4 Workpiece lead, general..............................................................................................................27
5.5 Welding torch cooling system......................................................................................................28
5.5.1 General.........................................................................................................................28
5.5.2 List of coolants..............................................................................................................28
5.5.3 Adding coolant..............................................................................................................29
5.6 Mains connection.........................................................................................................................30
5.6.1 Mains configuration ......................................................................................................30
5.7 Shielding gas supply....................................................................................................................31
5.7.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply............................................................................31
5.7.2 Gas test........................................................................................................................32
5.7.3 “Rinse hose package” function.....................................................................................32
5.7.4 Setting the shielding gas quantity.................................................................................33
5.8 MIG/MAG welding........................................................................................................................34
5.8.1 Welding torch and workpiece line connection..............................................................34
5.8.1.1 MIG/MAG standard welding..........................................................................35
5.8.1.2 MIG/MAG cored wire welding.......................................................................36
5.8.2 Removing the wire feed unit cover...............................................................................38
5.8.3 Inserting the wire spool ................................................................................................38
5.8.4 Changing the wire feed rollers......................................................................................39
5.8.5 Inching the wire electrode ............................................................................................39
5.8.6 Spool brake setting.......................................................................................................41
5.8.7 Definition of MIG/MAG welding tasks...........................................................................42