Mma Welding; Safety; Preparations - Fronius TPS 320i Operating Instructions Manual

MMA welding

Safety

Preparations

IMPORTANT! For MMA welding a grounding (earthing) cable with a Power Connector is
required. For other grounding (earthing) cables the OPT/i TPS 2nd plus socket option must
be installed on the power source.
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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
Move the mains switch to the "O" position
Disconnect the mains plug
Remove the MIG/MAG welding torch
NOTE! Check the rod electrode packaging or labelling to determine whether
the rod electrodes are for positive pole or negative pole welding.
Plug the grounding (earthing) cable into either the (-) or the (+) current socket depend-
ing on the type of electrode, and twist to fasten it
Use the other end of the grounding (earthing) cable to establish a connection to the
workpiece
Plug the bayonet current plug of the electrode holder cable into the free current socket
with the opposite polarity, according to the type of electrode, and twist it clockwise to
latch it in place
Plug in the mains plug
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