User Manual Safety WARNING Read Instructions Before using this product, read the instructions and any related data sheets. (See www.parweld.com). Fumes and Gases Fumes and gases emitted during welding may be dangerous, use adequate ventilation and extraction equipment. Arc Rays Arc rays may burn eyes and skin.
The drive module is fitted to the torch control input lead. For more details see further informatin n this manual. Technical Data Welding Torch Platinum PP365 Duty Cycle 270A @ 60% (Mixed Gas Ar+CO2) Wires 0.8 - 1.6mm...
User Manual Torch Maintenance Neck Fitting Disconnect the torch from the power supply so that it can not be triggered accidentally. • At the neck root slacken the nut which secures the neck to the torch mount. • release it. •...
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User Manual Nozzle and Front End Consumables Remove the nozzle from the front of the neck. Remove all spatter from short circuit. Check all front end consumables for damage and wear. Replace with new if necessary. To maintain the best performance repeatedly check and clean the front end consumables periodically.
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User Manual Feed Rolls The feed rolls will wear over time. Check the roll grooves for wear and debris. Debris can be removed with a wire brush. If the groove is excessively worn, replace. To change the feed rolls; • both the pressure roll and the feed roll.
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User Manual Neck Wire Inlet Guide The neck guide will wear as the wire is fed through into the neck. To maintain trouble free wire feeding periodically check and renew this guide. To remove the guide; • Remove the retaining screw using a hexagonal key. 2mm A/F. •...
User Manual Torch Set Up Roll Pressure Before changing the feed rolls or feeding the wire through the torch the pressure on the pressure roll must be reduced. • First check to see if there is any pressure on the pressure roll by opening the feed unit hatch and pulling on the release arm.
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User Manual Wire Feed Set Up Setup the wire in the power source feed unit ready to be fed through the torch. If the wire has a strong cast, feeding can be improved by adding a slight bend in the end of the wire to straighten it, before clamping in the feed rolls.
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User Manual Roll Pressure Adjustment Before welding the pressure roll will need to be tightened against the wire sat in the groove of the two feed rolls. To adjust; • Turn the pressure adjustment knob on the side of the torch in the clockwise direction.
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User Manual Initial Drive Speed Balancing To correct the pull torch drive speed the adjustment is made on the control lead in-line voltage drive module. Trimming drive module to balance speed: Locate the adjustment trimmer screw access port found on the body of the drive enclosure, see image below.
User Manual Trouble Shooting Problem Remedy Wire feeder does not activate when Check and secure torch gun plug torch trigger is operated connection with the feeding machine Check torch trigger is operating and connection is made through the torch Check feeding machine via the users manual Wire feeder activates when torch trigger Check and secure the control lead...
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