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Fon +49 2680 181-0 • Fax +49 2680 181-244 www.ewm.de • info@ewm.de Operating instructions TIG welding torch TIG 17 G TIG 26 G TIG 150 G TIG 200 G N. B. These operating instructions must be read before commissioning. Failure to do so may be dangerous.
Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents 1 Contents ..............................2 2 Safety instructions ..........................3 Notes on the use of these operating instructions................3 General............................4 Transport and installation.......................5 2.3.1 Scope of delivery ......................5 Ambient conditions.........................6 2.4.1 In operation........................6 2.4.2 Transport and storage ....................6 Proper usage..........................6 3 Technical data............................7...
Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions These operating instructions are arranged into chapters. For ease of navigation, there are also occasional symbols for especially important text passages on the edge of the pages in addition to sub-headings.
Safety instructions General General CAUTION Obligations of the operator! In the European Economic Area (EEA), the relevant national version of the basic guidelines must be followed and observed! • National version of the basic guidelines (89/391/EEC) as well as the relevant individual guidelines.
Safety instructions Transport and installation 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! •...
Safety instructions Ambient conditions If possible, please use the original packaging and the original packaging material. If you have any queries on packaging and protection during transport, please contact your supplier. Ambient conditions CAUTION Equipment damage due to dirt accumulation! Unusually high quantities of dust, acid, corrosive gases or substances may damage the equipment.
Technical data Proper usage Technical data Type TIG 17 TIG 26 TIG 150 TIG 200 Poling of the electrode with normally negative Operation type hand-controlled Duty cycle 35 % Voltage measurement 113 V peak value Max. arc ignition and 12kV stabilisation voltage Switching voltage key 0.02–42 V...
Machine description TIG 17, TIG 26, TIG 150, TIG 200 Machine description The TIG torches are available in different model versions. The up/down and Retox versions add extra operating elements to the torches (see Function specification chapter). TIG 17, TIG 26, TIG 150, TIG 200 TIG 17, TIG 26, TIG 150, TIG 200 TIG 26 Up/Down, TIG 150 Up/Down, TIG 200 Up/Down...
Commissioning Connection variants Connection variants Figure 4-2 Item Symbol Description Welding torch decentral connection Control lead cable plug Gas connection Welding torch central connection Commissioning General CAUTION Risk of burns on the welding current connection! If the welding current connections are not locked, connections and leads heat up and can cause burns, if touched! •...
Commissioning Equipping the torch Equipping the torch 5.3.1 TIG 17, 26 Equipping the torch using the example of the TIG 17 torch. Procedure is similar for other models as appropriate. Figure 5-1 Item Symbol Description Gas nozzle Collet casing Torch body Collet Electrode Torch cap...
Commissioning Equipping the torch 5.3.2 TIG 150, 200 Torches TIG 150 and TIG 200 can be fitted either with an electrode holder or gas diffuser. The design of a gas diffuser means that it generates a laminar gas flow which is suitable for open air welding in particular.
Functional characteristics General Functional characteristics General TIG welding torches are connected to the power source via the tube package. The following run via the tube package: • the welding current lead, • the shielding gas supply and • the control lead. With liquid-cooled TIG welding torches, the lines for the •...
Functional characteristics TIG Up/Down torch TIG Up/Down torch TIG up/down torches are equipped with two rocker switches. The rocker switches can be used to • switch the main current on and off, • reduce to a secondary current by tapping, •...
Functional characteristics TIG Retox torch TIG Retox torch RETOX torches have two rocker switches in addition to a display. The assignment of the individual operating elements with functions may differ from the welding machine being used. In most cases, • the left rocker switch can be used to switch the welding current on and off, •...
Maintenance and testing Daily maintenance tasks Maintenance and testing CAUTION The following work must always be carried out with the power source switched off. Daily maintenance tasks • Check torch, tube package and power connections for exterior damage and replace if available or have repaired by specialist staff! •...
Operating problems, causes and remedies Customer checklist Operating problems, causes and remedies 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.
Replaceable parts TIG 150 10.3 TIG 150 Type Designation Item no. TIG 150/260W S Torch cap 094-011752-00000 TIG 150/260W M Torch cap 094-011753-00000 TIG 150/260W L Torch cap 094-011754-00000 WE-D1.6MM Gas lens 094-009658-00000 WE-D2.4MM Gas lens 094-009659-00000 WE-D3.2MM Gas lens 094-009660-00000 48MM NW12.5MM Gas nozzle, ceramic...
Appendix A Declaration of Conformity Appendix A 11.1 Declaration of Conformity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction: • EC Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC), • EC EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), • DIN EN 60974-7. This declaration shall become null and void in the event of unauthorised modifications, improperly conducted repairs, non-observance of the deadlines for the repetition test and / or non-permitted conversion work not specifically authorised by the manufacturer.
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