Tig Welding; Welding Torch And Workpiece Line Connection - EWM Tetrix 180 Smart TGD Operating Instructions Manual

5.6

TIG welding

5.6.1

Welding torch and workpiece line connection

Prepare welding torch according to the welding task in hand (see operating instructions
for the torch).
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• Insert the welding current plug on the welding torch into the welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
• Remove yellow protective cap on G¼ connecting nipple.
• Screw welding torch shielding gas connection tightly onto the G¼" connection nipple.
• Insert control lead plus on the welding torch into the connection socket for the welding torch control
lead (5-pole for a standard torch, 8-pole for up/down or potentiometer torches) and tighten.
• Insert the cable plug on the work piece lead into the "+" welding current connection socket and lock by
turning to the right.
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Welding torch
Welding torch hose package
Connection socket, "-" welding current
Welding current lead connection for TIG welding torch
G¼" connecting nipple
TIG welding torch shielding gas connection
Connection socket, 5-pole/8-pole
5-pole: Standard TIG torch control lead
8-pole: TIG Up/Down or potentiometer torch control lead
Workpiece
Connection socket for "+" welding current
Workpiece lead connection
Design and function
NOTE
Figure 5-3
TIG welding
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