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Notes on the use of these operating instructions

099-002003-EW501

19.09.2011

1 Contents

Contents..................................................................................................................................................3

2 Safety 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

2.5 Ambient conditions.......................................................................................................................12

2.5.1 In operation...................................................................................................................12

2.5.2 Transport and storage..................................................................................................12

3 Intended use.........................................................................................................................................13

3.1 Applications..................................................................................................................................13

3.1.1 MMA welding................................................................................................................13

3.1.2 TIG (Liftarc) welding .....................................................................................................13

3.2 Overview of device types.............................................................................................................13

3.2.1 Voltage reducing device (VRD)....................................................................................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

4 Machine description – quick overview ..............................................................................................15

4.1 Pico 180.......................................................................................................................................15

4.1.1 Front view.....................................................................................................................15

4.1.2 Rear view......................................................................................................................16

4.2 Machine control – Operating elements........................................................................................17

5 Design and function.............................................................................................................................18

5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................18

5.2 Machine cooling...........................................................................................................................18

5.3 Workpiece lead, general..............................................................................................................18

5.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................19

5.4.1 Adjusting the length of the carrying strap.....................................................................19

5.5 Mains connection.........................................................................................................................20

5.5.1 Mains configuration ......................................................................................................20

5.6 MMA welding ...............................................................................................................................21

5.6.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead ..................................................21

5.6.2 Selecting MMA welding ................................................................................................22

5.6.3 Hotstart current and Hotstart time ................................................................................22

5.6.4 Antistick ........................................................................................................................23

5.6.5 Advanced settings........................................................................................................23

5.6.5.1 Arcforce correction (welding characteristics)................................................23

5.7 TIG welding..................................................................................................................................24

5.7.1 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) .............................24

5.7.1.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply ............................................................25

5.7.2 Connecting a TIG welding torch with rotating gas valve ..............................................26

5.7.3 TIG welding selection ...................................................................................................27

5.7.4 TIG arc ignition .............................................................................................................27

5.7.5 Advanced settings........................................................................................................28

5.7.5.1 Setting the ignition current and upslope time................................................28

5.8 Voltage reducing device (VRD) ...................................................................................................29

5.9 Dirt filter........................................................................................................................................29

5.10 Remote control.............................................................................................................................30

5.10.1 Manual remote control RT 1.........................................................................................30

5.10.2 Foot-operated remote control RTF 1............................................................................30