6 Putting into operation
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6.1.2 ABITIG
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Gas nozzle
2
Gas diffuser
Fig. 2
Equipping the ABITIG
1 Screw the tungsten electrode (3) into the gas diffuser (2) from behind.
2 Insert the gas diffuser (2) into the torch body (4) from the front.
3 Hold tungsten electrode (3) and gas diffuser (2) and screw on guide tube (5) but do not
tighten.
4 Set tungsten electrode (3) to the desired stick-out and tighten the guide tube (5).
5 Screw in gas nozzle (1).
6.2 Tungsten electrode
The electrode type is set by EN ISO 6848. The max. length of electrode depends on the type
of torch.
3.1 Technical Data on page EN-5
NOTICE
• 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.
6.3 Connecting the cable assembly
1 Plug the hose assembly connection into the power supply and secure it with a connection nut.
2 Properly mount the connections for coolant supply/return, shielding gas and control lead
plug.
EN - 10
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2
3
3
Tungsten electrode
4
Torch body
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MT 260W/400W/500W
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5
5
Guide tube
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ABITIG
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