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TIG welding
Safety
Prerequisite The TIG welding process is only possible
- with the Comfort, US and TIME 5000 Digital control panels
- with a TIG gas valve torch
The inputs required for TIG welding are described by reference to the Comfort control pan-
el.
Preparation Move the mains switch to the "O" position
Disconnect the mains plug
Remove the MIG/MAG welding torch
Disconnect the grounding (earthing) cable from the (-) current socket
Plug the grounding (earthing) cable into the (+) current socket and latch it in place
Use the other end of the grounding (earthing) cable to establish a connection to the
workpiece
Plug the bayonet current plug on the TIG gas valve torch into the (-) current socket and
twist it clockwise to fasten it
Screw the pressure regulator onto the (argon) gas cylinder and tighten it
Connect the gas hose of the TIG gas valve torch to the pressure regulator
Plug in the mains plug
TIG welding
Move the mains switch to the "I" position: all the indicators on the control panel light
up briefly
Press the Process button to select the TIG welding process:
The welding voltage is connected to the welding socket with a 3-second time lag.
WARNING! Operating the equipment incorrectly can cause serious injury and
damage. Do not use the functions described until you have thoroughly read and
understood the following documents:
- these operating instructions
- all the operating instructions for the system components, especially the safe-
ty rules
WARNING! An electric shock can be fatal. If the power source is connected to the
mains electricity supply during installation, there is a high risk of very serious in-
jury and damage. Before carrying out any work on the device make sure that:
- the power source mains switch is in the "O" position
- the power source is unplugged from the mains
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CAUTION! Risk of injury and damage from electric shock. As soon as the mains
switch is in the "I" position, the tungsten electrode of the welding torch is LIVE.
Make sure that the tungsten electrode does not touch any persons or electrically
conducting or earthed parts (e.g. housing, etc.)
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