Operation; Preliminary Works Before Welding; Preparing The Sheets; Preparing Welding Pliers - Elektron MULTISPOT MI-100control Operating Manual

Resistance welder MULTISPOT MI-100control

Operation

6 Operation
6.1

Preliminary works before welding

6.1.1

Preparing the sheets

Always connect the earth connection to the lower sheet. Otherwise the electricity cannot
flow.
When using insulating layers (e.g. spot welding primer), you must first establish an auxiliary
connection (using a vise-grip wrench, for instance) in order to establish the electrical contact.
Contact faces must be ground down to the bare metal on all sides.
Galvanised sheets should not be damaged, if possible.
Make sure the sheets are always stacked with their faces parallel to each other.
Otherwise, it will not be possible to apply clean spot welds.
6.1.2

Preparing welding pliers

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WARNING! Do not hurt yourself during grinding!
Grinding sheets may constitute a hazard of injuries.
Therefore:
Be sure to deploy employees who are experienced in this type of jobs.
Strictly observe any manuals etc. that come with the grinding tools.
WARNING! Unintentional start-up of welder may constitute a hazard of injuries!
If the new tool is switched on during retooling, the weld current and / or unintentional
movements of the pliers may be actuated. There is a danger of pinching and crushing.
Therefore:
Be sure to tool up first, and only then switch on the welder.
If retooling is unavoidable during the work, be sure to switch OFF before you do
anything.
NOTE!
For more detailed information on preparing / tooling up the welding pliers,
see separate operating instructions.
CAUTION!
Therefore:
Switch off cooling first before changing electrodes!