Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions Contents 1 Contents..............................3 2 Safety instructions..........................5 Notes on the use of these operating instructions ................5 Explanation of icons........................6 General ............................7 Transport and installation ......................11 2.4.1 Lifting by crane ......................12 Ambient conditions........................
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Contents Notes on the use of these operating instructions 8 Technical data............................30 Saturn 351 DG ..........................30 9 Accessories ............................31 General accessories ........................31 Options ............................31 10 Appendix A............................32 10.1 Setting instructions........................32 11 Appendix B............................33 11.1 Overview of EWM branches......................33 099-004991-EW501 26.09.2011...
Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions Safety instructions Notes on the use of these operating instructions DANGER Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent imminent serious and even fatal injuries. • Safety notes include the "DANGER" keyword in the heading with a general warning symbol. •...
Safety instructions Explanation of icons Explanation of icons Symbol Description Press Do not press Turn Switch Switch off machine Switch on machine ENTER (enter the menu) NAVIGATION (Navigating in the menu) EXIT (Exit the menu) Time display (example: wait 4s/press) Interruption in the menu display (other setting options possible) Tool not required/do not use Tool required/use...
Safety instructions General General DANGER Electric shock! Welding machines use high voltages which can result in potentially fatal electric shocks and burns on contact. Even low voltages can cause you to get a shock and lead to accidents. • Do not touch any live parts in or on the machine! •...
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Safety instructions General WARNING Explosion risk! Apparently harmless substances in closed containers may generate excessive pressure when heated. • Move containers with inflammable or explosive liquids away from the working area! • Never heat explosive liquids, dusts or gases by welding or cutting! Smoke and gases! Smoke and gases can lead to breathing difficulties and poisoning.
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Safety instructions General CAUTION Damage due to the use of non-genuine parts! The manufacturer's warranty becomes void if non-genuine parts are used! • Only use system components and options (power sources, welding torches, electrode holders, remote controls, spare parts and replacement parts, etc.) from our range of products! •...
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Safety instructions General CAUTION EMC Machine Classification In accordance with IEC 60974-10, welding machines are grouped in two electromagnetic compatibility classes (see technical data): Class A machines are not intended for use in residential areas where the power supply comes from the low-voltage public mains network.
Safety instructions Transport and installation Transport and installation WARNING Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders! Incorrect handling of shielding gas cylinders can result in serious and even fatal injury. • Observe the instructions from the gas manufacturer and in any relevant regulations concerning the use of compressed air! •...
Safety instructions Transport and installation 2.4.1 Lifting by crane DANGER Risk of injury during lifting by crane! When lifting the equipment by crane, serious injuries can be inflicted by falling equipment or add-on units. • Transport on all lifting lugs at the same time (see Fig.
Safety instructions Ambient conditions Ambient conditions CAUTION Installation site! The machine must not be operated in the open air and must only be set up and operated on a suitable, stable and level base! • The operator must ensure that the ground is non-slip and level, and provide sufficient lighting for the place of work.
Intended use Applications Intended use WARNING Hazards due to improper usage! Hazards may arise for persons, animals and material objects if the equipment is not used correctly. No liability is accepted for any damages arising from improper usage! • The equipment must only be used in line with proper usage and by trained or expert staff! •...
Intended use Documents which also apply Documents which also apply 3.3.1 Warranty NOTE For further information, please see the accompanying supplementary sheets "Machine and Company Data, Maintenance and Testing, Warranty"! 3.3.2 Declaration of Conformity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction: •...
Machine description – quick overview Front view Machine description – quick overview Front view Figure 4-1 Item Symbol Description Lifting lug Carrying handle Signal light, Functional error On when excess temperature detected Main switch, machine on/off Welding voltage step switch To set the welding voltage Cooling air inlet Connection socket, workpiece lead...
Machine description – quick overview Rear view Rear view Figure 4-2 Item Symbol Description Securing elements for shielding gas cylinder (strap/chain) Key button, Automatic cutout Wire feed motor supply voltage fuse (press to reset a triggered fuse) 7-pole connection socket Wire feed unit control lead Earth cable connecting (PE) Connection of green-yellow earth cable from the intermediate tube package...
Design and function General Design and function NOTE Observe documentation of other system components when connecting! General WARNING Risk of injury from electric shock! Contact with live parts, e.g. welding current sockets, is potentially fatal! • Follow safety instructions on the opening pages of the operating instructions. •...
Design and function Installation CAUTION Damage due to incorrect connection! Accessory components and the power source itself can be damaged by incorrect connection! • Only insert and lock accessory components into the relevant connection socket when the machine is switched off. •...
Design and function Mains connection Mains connection DANGER Hazard caused by improper mains connection! An improper mains connection can cause injuries or damage property! • Only use machine with a plug socket that has a correctly fitted protective conductor. • If a mains plug must be fitted, this may only be carried out by an electrician in accordance with the relevant national provisions or regulations (any phase sequence for three-phase machines)!
Design and function Intermediate hose package connection Intermediate hose package connection Figure 5-2 Item Symbol Description Wire feed unit Intermediate tube package 7-pole connection socket Wire feed unit control lead Connector plug, welding current "+" Welding current connection on wire feed unit Earth cable connecting (PE) Connection of green-yellow earth cable from the intermediate tube package •...
Design and function Shielding gas supply Shielding gas supply 5.7.1 Connecting the shielding gas supply WARNING Risk of injury due to improper handling of shielding gas cylinders! Improper handling and insufficient securing of shielding gas cylinders can cause serious injuries! •...
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Design and function Shielding gas supply Figure 5-3 Item Symbol Description Pressure regulator Shielding gas cylinder Output side of the pressure regulator Cylinder valve • Place the shielding gas cylinder into the relevant cylinder bracket. • Secure the shielding gas cylinder using a securing chain. •...
Design and function Connection for workpiece lead Connection for workpiece lead Figure 5-4 Item Symbol Description Workpiece Connection socket, workpiece lead Choke tapping "soft" Connection socket, workpiece lead "Hard" choke tapping • Insert cable plug on the workpiece lead into the connection socket for workpiece lead 1 or 2 (depending on the application or shielding gas used) and lock by turning to the right.
Maintenance, care and disposal General Maintenance, care and disposal DANGER Risk of injury from electric shock! Cleaning machines that are not disconnected from the mains can lead to serious injuries! • Disconnect the machine completely from the mains. • Remove the mains plug! •...
Information about giving back used equipment or about collections can be obtained from the respective municipal administration office. • EWM participates in an approved waste disposal and recycling system and is registered in the Used Electrical Equipment Register (EAR) under number WEEE DE 57686922. •...
Rectifying faults Customer checklist Rectifying faults All products are subject to rigorous production checks and final checks. If, despite this, something fails to work at any time, please check the product using the following flowchart. If none of the fault rectification procedures described leads to the correct functioning of the product, please inform your authorised dealer.
Rectifying faults Resetting the control (Reset all) Resetting the control (Reset all) NOTE M2.xx control The first action should always be to check and if necessary correct the machine type setting. All user settings will be overwritten with factory settings and must therefore be checked afterwards, or set up again! After resetting the machine control to the factory settings, it is essential that the machine type used is checked and reset if necessary.
Technical data Saturn 351 DG Technical data Saturn 351 DG NOTE Performance specifications and guarantee only in connection with original spare and replacement parts! Switching steps Welding current setting range 30 A - 350 A Max. welding current at 25 °C ambient temperature...
Accessories General accessories Accessories NOTE Performance-dependent accessories like torches, workpiece leads, electrode holders or intermediate hose packages are available from your authorised dealer. General accessories Type Designation Item no. DM1 32L/MIN Manometer pressure regulator 094-000009-00000 GH 2X1/4'' 2M Gas hose 094-000010-00001 GS16L G1/4"...
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