Abicor Binzel ABITIG GRIP Mode D'emploi D'origine page 15

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ABITIG GRIP, ABITIG GRIP AT/WT
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WARNING
Electric shock due to touching live components
Touching live equipment parts may result in potentially fatal electric shocks.
► Only hold and move the welding torch using the intended handle piece.
WARNING
Electric shock due to damaged or improperly installed components
Damaged or improperly installed components may result in potentially fatal electric shocks. Components include: welding torch, cable assembly, spare parts,
wear parts.
► Inspect all components prior to each use and check that all connections are duly installed and undamaged.
► Clean soiled components immediately.
► Replace damaged components immediately.
► Damaged, deformed or worn components must only be replaced by an electrician who has been trained by ABICOR BINZEL.
Perform the following activities prior to every use:
1 Inspect, clean and, if necessary, replace the welding torch.
2 Inspect, clean and, if necessary, replace the spare and wear parts.
4.1 Bending the flexible torch body (optional), Fig. 2
To extend the torch head's service life, please use the recommended
technique:
Type of cooling
Air-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Bending back to the initial position is classed as a bending cycle.
4.2 Preparing the welding torch for installation on the welding power source
1 Switch off the welding power source and pull out the mains plug.
2 Close off the gas supply.
4.3 Setting up the welding torch, Fig. 1
CAUTION
Risk of injury from the sharpened electrode
The sharpened electrode is pointed and can cause puncture injuries.
► Keep your hands away from the electrode tip.
► Hold the electrode tip away from your body.
► Wear the correct protective gloves.
A gas diffuser can also be used instead of the electrode holder.
Owing to its design, it will produce a laminar gas flow.
1 Insert the electrode holder into the torch body.
2 Screw the back cap with the tungsten electrode into the torch body.
4.4 Shortening the tungsten electrode
The electrode type is set by EN ISO 6848.
The electrode length depends on the torch type.
4.5 Sharpening tungsten electrodes, Fig. 3
Sharpening the tungsten electrode depends on wear and must therefore be
carried out when required.
► When sharpening the tungsten electrode, use a sharpening device with
the following properties:
— Diamond disc
4.6 Connecting the cable assembly
1 Plug the cable assembly connector into the welding power source and
secure it with a connection nut.
3 Inspect, clean and, if necessary, replace the cable assembly.
► Perform all the steps in the specified order.
► Support the torch head with the thumbs at position (2) when
Bending cycle Max. bending angle
80 times
50 times
3 Switch off the coolant circuit.
3 Screw on the gas nozzle.
The welding performance is affected by the selection of the tungsten
electrode and by wear. A smooth, groove-free sharpened end of the tungsten
electrode has a positive effect on the welding result.
— Point sharpened longitudinally through the centre axis
— Automatic regulation of the tungsten electrode drive by gravity
— Can be set for all electrode diameters
— Offers continuous angle adjustment
2 Properly mount the connections for coolant supply/return, shielding gas
bending (1).
Min. bending radius [mm]
45°
45°
and control lead connector.
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