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4.4
Purging the coolant circuit, Fig. B
For liquid cooled torches only.
1 Place the collection receptacle below the coolant return connector (red).
2 Loosen the coolant return hose at the coolant recirculator and hold it over
a collection receptacle.
4.5
Connecting the extraction hose
NOTICE
• Consult the documentation for the welding components.
1 Connect the extraction system's extraction hose to the suction connector
on the cable assembly.
4.6
Connecting the shielding gas
• Select the appropriate shielding gas for the welding task at hand.
• Briefly open the gas supply valve and close it again to blow out any
contamination at the connector.
4.7
Equipping the torch neck, Fig. F
CAUTION
Risk of injury
Pricking and puncturing by ground tungsten electrode.
• Keep your hands out of the danger zone and wear the correct protective gloves.
1 Push the electrode holder into the torch body.
2 Push the tungsten electrode into the gas diffuser and tighten the back cap.
NOTICE
• A gas diffuser can be used in place of an electrode holder.
5
Operational controls on the handle
NOTICE
• Consult the documentation for the welding components.
The button's two-step and four-step operating mode is available for the
standard welding torch.
5.1
Button with two-step function, Fig. C
1 Press and hold button on handle = start welding.
5.2
Button with four-step function
1 Briefly press button on handle = start welding
5.3
Air regulator, Fig. C
1 Slide the air regulator forward = open, reduced flow of exhaust air at the
suction nozzle.
5.4
Handle modules
The "Up/down longitudinal" is integrated in the handle as an option in the
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Single pressure
Double pressure
BIS-51/S1
BIS-52
Tab. 5
Activation of power source and BIS module function
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Operation
1 Open the shielding gas cylinder, switch on the power source.
2 Switch on the cooling unit liquid for cooled torches. Set the welding
parameters.
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3 Seal the opening on the coolant return hose. Open and close it multiple
4 Re-connect the return hose to the coolant recirculator.
• Connect the shielding gas to the welding device according to the
• Adjust and set the amount of shielding gas for the gas nozzle in use and
3 Tighten the combined nozzle for shielding gas and suction.
Additional operating modes and handle modules depend on the power
source and must be purchased separately.
2 Release the button = end welding.
2 Briefly press button again = stop welding.
2 Slide the air regulator back = closed, regular flow of exhaust air at the
The module functions correspond to the customized connections.
Up/Down BIS-55
Cover BIS-57
3 Purge the shielding gas line and set the welding parameters.
4 Start welding by pressing the torch button.
5 Operational controls on the handle
times. Repeat this process until the coolant flows into the collection
receptacle continuously and without air bubbles.
manufacturer's instructions.
welding task at hand.
suction nozzle.
Up/Down BIS-65
Up/Down BIS-85
Up/Down BIS-95
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