Operation; Fitting The Liner; Equipping The Torch; Fitting The Central Adaptor To The Equipment - ESAB PSF 260 Instruction Manual

5 OPERATION

5 OPERATION
General safety regulations for handling the equipment can be found in the "SAFETY"
chapter of this manual. Read it through before you start using the equipment!
CAUTION!
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference. It is the user's responsibility to take adequate precautions.
DANGER!
In the event of an emergency, the power supply must be switched off immediately.
For further action in such circumstances, refer to the instruction manual for the
power source for more information.
The welding torch can be used in any welding position.
Contact with hot items might cause damage to the torch and the cable assembly.
Do not drag the power source using the torch.
Do not pull the cable assembly over sharp edges. Do not bend the cable assembly sharply.
5.1

Fitting the liner

Fit the correct wire guide liner for the application, as needed to suit the wire type and
diameter. See chapter "MAINTENANCE" section "Steel liner / Plastic liner".
NOTE!
For information on how to install new liners and about correct assembly
procedure, see the chapter entitled "Maintenance"
Steel liner = for steel wires
Plastic liner = for aluminium, copper, nickel and stainless steel wires
5.2

Equipping the torch

The torch must be equipped according to the wire diameter and wire material. Choose the
right liner, contact tip, tip adaptor, gas nozzle and gas diffuser (as applicable). A detailed
overview of the suitable parts is found in the spare parts list for the torch.
Tighten the tip adaptor and the contact tip with an adequate tool.
Make sure that all required parts shown in the spare parts list, e.g. insulators, are installed.
Welding without these items might cause immediate destruction of the torch.
5.3

Fitting the central adaptor to the equipment

1. Check that the wire guide liner is fitted correctly.
2. Insert the central plug into the socket on the wire feed unit and secure it by tightening
the adaptor nut firmly by hand.
5.4

Connecting the cooling circuit

Connect the water hoses to the cooling unit: blue for water flow forward from the cooler to the
torch; red for heated water flow backwards from the torch to the cooler. Before using a water
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