Setting The Gas Pressure; Tig Welding - Fronius ActiveCharger 1000 Operating Instructions & Parts List Manual

Setting the gas
pressure
Welding torch with gas cut-off valve

TIG welding

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Select TIG welding with the welding process button
1
the TIG welding indicator lights up
Press the setting value button until
2
the welding current indicator lights up
Adjust the welding current using the adjusting dial
3
Place the gas nozzle down on the ignition location, ensuring there is a gap of approx.
4
2 to 3 mm (5/64 to 1/8 in.) between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece Gap
exists
Actuate gas cut-off valve
5
- Shielding gas flows
Gradually tilt the welding torch up until the tungsten electrode touches the workpiece
6
Raise the welding torch and rotate it into its normal position
7
- The arc ignites
Carry out welding
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Open the gas cut-off valve of the
1
welding torch
–
Set the desired gas flow rate on the
2
pressure regulator
Close the gas cut-off valve of the
3
welding torch
6
Shielding gas flows
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