The operating status of the cooling unit can be manually changed by selecting different
operating modes.
Risk from insufficient coolant when using the cooling unit for the first time.
This can result in serious damage to property.
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OPT/i CU Torch
When using OPT/i CU Torch deflate option, the "Empty/fill torch hosepack" setup para-
deflate: Empty-
meter is available in the power source setup menu under the component settings for the
ing/filling the
AUT and ECO operating modes.
torch hosepack
This function can be used to return the coolant in the torch hosepack to the coolant tank,
for example when changing the torch body.
The power source does not have to be turned off during this process.
NOTE!
When emptying long hosepacks > 8 m, there is a risk of a completely full coolant
tank overflowing - slipping hazard!
If the coolant temperature is < 50 °C, the emptying process is started from the power
source setup menu or the welding torch and takes a maximum of 60 seconds.
After the torch body has been successfully changed, the torch hosepack can be filled
with coolant.
Procedure for filling long torch hosepacks
(> 8 m, extension hosepacks):
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More in-depth information about emptying/filling the torch hosepack can be found in the
Operating Instructions for the power source or welding torch.
CAUTION!
If the cooling unit is fitted with an OPT/i CU level sensor, the OPT/i CU level sensor
may cause an error message to be output if long hosepacks are being used when
starting for the first time.
If this happens, top up the coolant.
Connect the hosepack/extension hosepack to the power source
Fill the coolant tank to the maximum
Fill the hosepack with coolant
Do not top up the coolant tank, otherwise the tank could overflow when the torch
hosepack is emptied.
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