Operation; Consumable And Gas Flow Selection - Kemppi FLEXLiTE TX Series Operating Manual

4. OPERATION

Before using the equipment, ensure that all the necessary installation actions have been completed according to
your equipment setup and instructions.
Welding is forbidden in places where there is an immediate fire or explosion hazard!
Welding fumes may cause injury. Take care to ensure sufficient ventilation during welding and wear respiratory pro-
tection!
Always check before use that interconnecting cable, shielding gas hose, earth return lead/clamp and mains cable are
in serviceable condition. Ensure that the connectors are correctly fastened. Loose connectors can impair welding per-
formance and damage connectors.
Many Flexlite TX torches are equipped with an ON/OFF switch. The exact operation and function of the switch may
vary depending on your welding machine settings (e.g. 2T, 4T or Minilog).
1. Ensure that the earth return cable is connected to the welding machine and piece to be welded.
2. To start welding, press the ON/OFF switch (1) on the welding torch handle.
3. With the roller and rocker switch versions only: Adjust the welding current by rolling the roller switch (2/3) or by
pulling/pushing the rocker switch (2/3).

4.1 Consumable and gas flow selection

The tables in this chapter provide some basic guidance only and must not be considered as a definitive source of elec-
trode and gas flow rate information.
The welding current setting defines the electrode size and the shielding gas flow rate. The most typical shielding
gas for TIG welding is argon.
The following tables provide some basic guidance for the electrode size and shielding gas flow rate selection.
Welding current DC- (AC)
A
5...80 (5...50)
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Electrode Gas nozzle
ø mm Number ø mm
1.0 4/5 6.5/8.0
Gas flow rate
l/min
5...6
13/24
Flexlite TX
Operating manual - EN
1920910 / 1921