EWM Taurus 355 Basic TDM - Table of Contents; Contents

Contents
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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1 Contents
1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 6
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 General .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 13
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1 MIG/MAG standard welding ......................................................................................... 14
3.1.1.1 MIG/MAG cored wire welding ....................................................................... 14
3.1.2 MMA welding ................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.2.1 Air arc gouging .............................................................................................. 14
3.2 Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................................ 14
3.3 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 15
3.3.3 Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 15
3.3.4 Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 15
3.3.5 Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 15
4 Machine description – quick overview .............................................................................................. 16
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Machine control – Operating elements ........................................................................................ 20
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 23
5.1.1 Protective flap, welding machine control ...................................................................... 24
5.2 Machine cooling ........................................................................................................................... 24
5.3 Workpiece lead, general .............................................................................................................. 24
5.4 Notes on the installation of welding current leads ....................................................................... 25
5.5 Welding torch cooling system ...................................................................................................... 27
5.5.1 Welding torch cooling unit connection .......................................................................... 27
5.6 Mains connection ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.6.1 Mains configuration ...................................................................................................... 28
5.7 Connecting the intermediate hose package to the power source ............................................... 29
5.7.1 Intermediate hose package strain relief ....................................................................... 29
5.7.2 Intermediate hose package connection ....................................................................... 30
5.8 Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................................. 31
5.8.1 Connection ................................................................................................................... 32
5.8.2 Gas test ........................................................................................................................ 32
5.8.3 Adjusting the gas post-flow time ................................................................................... 32
5.8.4 Setting the shielding gas quantity ................................................................................. 33
5.9 Welding torch holder .................................................................................................................... 34
5.10 Welding data display .................................................................................................................... 35
5.11 MIG/MAG welding ........................................................................................................................ 36
5.11.1 Connection for workpiece lead ..................................................................................... 36
5.11.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 37
5.11.2.1 Accessory components for operating point setting ....................................... 37
5.11.3 MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes ..................................................... 38
5.11.3.1 Explanation of signs and functions ............................................................... 38
5.12 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 41
5.12.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 41
5.12.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 42
5.12.2.1 Welding current setting ................................................................................. 42