Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...
Safety instructions Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Press Do not press Turn Switch Switch off machine Switch on machine ENTER (enter the menu) NAVIGATION (Navigating in the menu) EXIT (Exit the menu) Time display (example: wait 4s/press) Interruption in the menu display (other setting options possible) Tool not required/do not use Tool required/use...
Safety instructions General General DANGER Electric shock! Welding machines use high voltages which can result in potentially fatal electric shocks and burns on contact. Even low voltages can cause you to get a shock and lead to accidents. • Do not touch any live parts in or on the machine! •...
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Safety instructions General WARNING Risk of injury due to radiation or heat! Arc radiation results in injury to skin and eyes. Contact with hot workpieces and sparks results in burns. • Use welding shield or welding helmet with the appropriate safety level (depending on the application)! •...
Safety instructions Transport Transport CAUTION Damage due to supply lines not being disconnected! During transport, supply lines which have not been disconnected (mains supply leads, control leads, etc.) may cause hazards such as connected equipment tipping over and injuring persons! •...
Intended use Applications Intended use This machine has been manufactured according to the latest developments in technology and current regulations and standards. It must only be operated in line with the instructions on correct usage. WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly.
Design and function General Design and function NOTE Observe documentation of other system components when connecting! General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. •...
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Design and function General CAUTION Damage due to incorrect connection! Accessory components and the power source itself can be damaged by incorrect connection! • Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the machine is switched off. •...
Design and function Welding torch cooling system Welding torch cooling system 5.2.1 General CAUTION Coolant mixtures! Mixtures with other liquids or the use of unsuitable coolants result in material damage and renders the manufacturer's warranty void! • Only use the coolant described in this manual (overview of coolants). •...
Design and function Adjusting the spotArc nozzle position Adjusting the spotArc nozzle position Figure 5-1 • Screw the torch head completely into the handle. • Screw the gas nozzle body into place. • Loosen the gas nozzle body and adjust the nozzle position. •...
Design and function Set electrode distance Set electrode distance NOTE The setting gauge has different gauges on the three sides for the different welding nozzles. Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description Torch cap Gas nozzle body Tungsten electrode Spot welding nozzle, flat weld Spot welding nozzle, edge weld Spot welding nozzle, fillet weld Setting gauge...
Design and function TIG spotArc TIG spotArc NOTE The settings for the individual parameters are made on the welding machine. The procedure is described in the operating instructions for the respective welding machine. Figure 5-3 Sequence: • Press and hold torch trigger 1. •...
Maintenance, care and disposal Daily maintenance tasks Maintenance, care and disposal CAUTION The following work must always be carried out with the power source switched off. Daily maintenance tasks • Remove impurities from the spot welding nozzle and spray with protective spray. •...
Information about giving back used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the respective municipal administration office. • EWM participates in an approved waste disposal and recycling system and is registered in the Used Electrical Equipment Register (EAR) under number WEEE DE 57686922. •...
Rectifying faults Customer checklist Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.
Technical data SPOTARC TIG 18/26 Technical data NOTE Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! SPOTARC TIG 18/26 Type TIG 18 W TIG 26 G Electrode polarity with DC Normally negative Operation type Manually operated Voltage type DC direct voltage or AC alternating voltage Voltage measurement...
Replaceable parts SPOTARC TIG 18/26 Replaceable parts Type Name Item number Gas nozzle body 094-017309-00000 Gas nozzle 094-017310-00000 COLB 17/18/26 D=3.2MM CU Collet casing, PU = 2 pieces 094-000940-90002 COLB 17/18/26 D=1.6MM CU Collet casing, PU = 2 pieces 094-000936-90002 COLB 17/18/26 D=4.0MM CU Collet casing, PU = 2 pieces 094-001315-90002...
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