Before Switching On; Welding Process - Abicor Binzel ABIPLAS WELD CT Serie Manual De Instrucciones

7 Operation
DANGER
Risk of burns
During welding activities, sparks, glowing workpieces or hot slag can produce flames.
• Check the work area for flashpoints.
• Provide appropriate fire extinguishing equipment in the workplace.
• Allow workpieces to cool down after welding.
• Prior to performing welding work, properly fasten the ground clamp to the workpiece or
welding table.
WARNING
Arc eye
The arc produced by welding can damage the eyes.
• Check and wear your personal protective equipment.
NOTICE
• Only qualified personnel are permitted to perform work on the device or system.

7.1 Before switching on

1 Check that the cable assembly is firmly connected to the power source, gas supply and
coolant recirculator.
2 Ensure that all equipment parts are available and correctly positioned and secured.
3 Check the function of the coolant recirculator and the flow.
4 Check that the flow of the two process gases is correct.
5 Check the setting for the maximum main current on the power source display.

7.2 Welding process

1 Open the shielding gas cylinder and switch on the power source.
2 Ignite the pilot arc.
The high-frequency ignition aid switches off automatically after igniting the arc.
3 Hold the welding torch just above the workpiece, maintaining a distance of about 5 mm
between the workpiece and the gas nozzle.
4 Ignite the main arc.
5 Start the welding process.
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ABIPLAS WELD CT
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