Table Of Contents; Contents - EWM Taurus 551 Basic FDG Operating Instructions Manual

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1 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Notes on the use of these operating instructions .......................................................................... 5
2.2 Explanation of icons ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 11
3 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Applications .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.1
3.2 Documents which also apply ....................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
4 Machine description - quick overview .............................................................................................. 14
4.1 Front view .................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Rear view ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Machine control - Operating elements ........................................................................................ 18
4.3
5 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 20
5.1 Transport and installation ............................................................................................................ 20
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
5.1.6
5.1.7
5.1.8
5.1.9
5.2 MIG/MAG welding ........................................................................................................................ 32
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.3 MMA welding ............................................................................................................................... 38
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
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Use and operation solely with the following machines ................................................. 12
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 13
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 13
Welding in environments with increased electrical hazards ......................................... 13
Service documents (spare parts and circuit diagrams) ................................................ 13
Calibration/Validation ................................................................................................... 13
Lifting by crane ............................................................................................................. 20
Ambient conditions ....................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2.1 In operation ................................................................................................... 21
5.1.2.2 Transport and storage ................................................................................... 21
Machine cooling ............................................................................................................ 21
Workpiece lead, general ............................................................................................... 21
Intermediate hose package connection ....................................................................... 22
Welding torch cooling system ....................................................................................... 24
5.1.6.1 Approved coolants overview ......................................................................... 24
5.1.6.2 Maximal hose package length ...................................................................... 24
5.1.6.3 Adding coolant .............................................................................................. 25
Notes on the installation of welding current leads ........................................................ 26
5.1.7.1 Stray welding currents................................................................................... 27
Mains connection .......................................................................................................... 28
5.1.8.1 Mains configuration ....................................................................................... 28
Shielding gas supply (shielding gas cylinder for welding machine) ............................. 29
5.1.9.1 Pressure regulator connection ...................................................................... 29
5.1.9.2 Shielding gas hose connection ..................................................................... 30
Gas test - setting the shielding gas volume ................................................. 31
5.1.9.3
5.1.9.4 Rinse hose package function ........................................................................ 31
Connection for workpiece lead ..................................................................................... 32
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 33
5.2.2.1 Accessory components for operating point setting ....................................... 33
Further welding parameters ......................................................................................... 34
MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes ..................................................... 35
5.2.4.1 Explanation of signs and functions ............................................................... 35
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 39
Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 40
Arcforce ........................................................................................................................ 40
Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 40
Antistick ........................................................................................................................ 40
Air arc gouging ............................................................................................................. 41
5.3.6.1 Connection .................................................................................................... 41
Notes on the use of these operating instructions
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