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Description TIG unit Processes Important Information All persons authorised to use, repair or service the VIPER2000 tig unit, should read the section on safety, before any work is under- taken. Further information is available in publication HSG118 'Electric safety in arc welding', which may be obtained from the Health &...
The safe handling of gas cylinders Pay attention to fire and safety regulations in force at the The VIPER2000 TIG units use argon gas during TIG welding. This is welding site. an inert gas and can displace oxygen in the atmosphere lead- ing to asphyxiation.
Note: - the Viper 2000 requires a suitable flow meter to be fitted to the pressure reduction regulator. Note: -The pressure reduction regulator should be set at approximately 5 Bar. VIPER2000...
This excellent striking characteristic is achieved by using state of the art elec- tronic techniques. As the arc ignition system does not require a spark gap for its operation it is virtually maintenance free. VIPER2000...
Check that the supply voltage to the unit is in the range of 40 to 100 volts. Voltages outside this range may result in erratic operation or cause dam- age to the unit. VIPER2000...
HF bypass capacitor (3 per machine) Contactor M70070 HF inductor assembly M90479 Negative bus bar M90499 Positive bus bar M90500 Molded handle M00026 Mounting feet (4 per machine) M00096 Fuse 3.15 amp slow blow M00020 Torch switch plug M00063 VIPER2000...
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