Setting The Gas Pressure; Tig Welding - Fronius AccuPocket 150/400 TIG Operating Instructions Manual

Setting the gas
pressure
Welding torch with torch trigger
(and TIG Multi Connector plug)

TIG welding

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When using a welding torch with a torch trigger and TIG Multi Connector plug (with
2-step mode factory setting):
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Select TIG welding with the welding process button
the TIG welding indicator lights up
Press the setting value button until
the welding current indicator lights up
Adjust the welding current using the adjusting dial
Place the gas nozzle down on the ignition location, ensuring there is a gap of approx.
2 to 3 mm (5/64 to 1/8 in.) between the tungsten electrode and the workpiece Gap
exists
Gradually tilt the welding torch up until the tungsten electrode touches the workpiece
Pull back and hold the torch trigger
– Shielding gas flows
Raise the welding torch and rotate it into its normal position
– The arc ignites
Carry out welding
Welding torch with torch trigger (and
TIG Multi Connector plug):
Press the torch trigger
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– Shielding gas flows
Set the desired gas flow rate on the
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pressure regulator
Release the torch trigger
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