Commissioning; Intended Use; Placement Requirements - Paton StandardMIG-160 User Manual

8 – Digital display of the wire feeder;
9 – Safety gas check button (no wire feed);
10 – Button for selecting functions of the wire feeder;
11 – Torch button mode indicators (2т/4т/alt.4T modes);
12 – KZ-2 EURO type connector for semi-automatic torch connection;
13 – Power supply plug to the wire feeder;
14 – Source on/off breaker/button (decorative color and shape);
15 – Fuse holder (4A) for wire feeder;
16 – Safety gas connection;
17 – Lifting protective cover for wire feeder and coil compartment;
18 – Ground cable connection point.
A – Power socket "+" of bayonet type:
a) For MMA welding, the electrode cable is connected (in rarer cases, when special
electrodes are used, the "ground" cable is connected);
b) For TIG welding, only the "ground" cable is connected;
c) In the case of semi-automatic MIG/MAG welding with solid wire, the cable to the
feeder shall be connected;
d) In the case of semi-automatic MIG/MAG welding with flux wire, "ground" cable
shall be connected;
B – Power socket "-" of bayonet type:
a) For MMA welding, ground cable is connected (in rarer cases, when special
electrodes are used, the electrode cable is connected);
b) For TIG welding, only the argon torch is connected;
c) In the case of semi-automatic MIG/MAG welding with solid wire, the "ground"
cable is connected;
d) In the case of semi-automatic MIG/MAG welding with flux wire, the cable is
connected to the feeder.

2. COMMISSIONING

Warning! Before commissioning, please read the section "Safety instructions" in cl.
13.

2.1 INTENDED USE

The welding machine is designed exclusively for manual arc welding with a stick
electrode, argon welding, and semi-automatic welding with safety gas.
Any other use is considered improper. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage
caused by improper use.
Intended use is subject to the instructions in this operating manual.

2.2 PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Welding machine is protected against the penetration of foreign solid objects larger
than 5.5 mm in diameter.
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