Tig Welding; Safety; Preparations - Fronius TPS/i COMPACT Operating Instructions Manual

TIG welding

Safety

Danger from incorrect operation and work that is not carried out properly.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
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Danger from electrical current.
This can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
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Preparations

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TIG welding
Risk of injury and damage from electric shock.
As soon as the mains switch is in the "I" position, the tungsten electrode of the
welding torch is live.
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WARNING!
All the work and functions described in this document must only be carried
out by technically trained and qualified personnel.
Read and understand this document in full.
Read and understand all safety rules and user documentation for this equip-
ment and all system components.
WARNING!
Before starting work, switch off all the devices and components involved and
disconnect them from the grid.
Secure all devices and components involved so they cannot be switched back
on.
After opening the device, use a suitable measuring instrument to check that
electrically charged components (such as capacitors) have been discharged.
Move the mains switch to the "O" position
Disconnect the mains plug
Remove the MIG/MAG welding torch
Disconnect the grounding (earthing) cable from the (-) current socket
Plug the grounding (earthing) cable into the 2nd (+) current socket and twist
to fasten it
Use the other end of the grounding (earthing) cable to establish a connection
to the workpiece
Plug the bayonet current plug on the TIG gas-valve torch into the (-) current
socket and twist it clockwise to fasten it
Screw the pressure regulator onto the (argon) gas cylinder and tighten it
Connect the gas hose of the TIG gas-valve torch to the pressure regulator
Plug in the mains plug
CAUTION!
Make sure that the tungsten electrode does not touch any persons or elec-
trically conductive or earthed parts (e.g. housing, etc.)
Move the mains switch to the "I" position