5 OPERATION
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5 OPERATION
General safety regulations for handling the equipment can be found in the "SAFETY" chapter
of this manual. Read it through before you start using the equipment!
NOTE!
When moving the equipment use intended handle. Never pull the cables.
WARNING!
Electric shock! Do not touch the workpiece or the welding head during operation!
5.1 Connections and control devices
1. Setting panel 6. Positive welding terminal
2. Gas valve (outlet) 7. Mains cable
3. Connection for 2 pin torch 8. Mains power supply switch, ON/OFF
4. Connection for remote control unit or
8pintorchconnector
9. Gas valve (inlet)
5. Negative welding terminal
5.2 TIG welding
TIG welding melts the metal of the workpiece, using an arc initiated from a
non-consuming tungsten electrode. The weld pool and electrode are protected by a
shielding gas that usually consists of an inert gas.
For TIG welding, the welding power source shall be supplemented with:
• a TIG torch with gas valve
• an argon gas cylinder
• an argon gas regulator
• tungsten electrode
• return cable (with clamp)