Manual

PPi Dual Drive

Note

• Eachtimethewireischanged,makesurethatthewireendisfreeof

burrs or sharp edges which can gouge the neck liner.

• Makesurethatthewirefeedrollsandconsumablescomplywiththe

diameter of the inserted wire electrode.

a 8.1 Replacing the wire feed roll on page 12

1. Insert the wire in the wire feeder as specified by the manufacturer.

2. Open the housing cover (2) at the handle.

3. Rotate the drive tension release knob (3) counter-clockwise until any free play

is taken up & resistence felt, then rotate knob another1/2 turn counter-clockwise.

4. Depress the torch trigger until the wire comes out at the torch drive rolls and

then release trigger quickly. Note: Feeding the wire slowly (<300ipm) will help to

avoid bird nesting of the wire. You may need to manually guide the wire during

initial set-up to avoid wire jams.

5. Rotate the drive tension knob (3) clockwise until it stops and verify the wire is

in both drive rolls grooves. Note: The required contact pressure is automatically

pre-set via the pressure adjustment knob (3).

6. Depress the torch trigger and feed welding wire through the neck.

5 Handle operating elements

Note

• AstheMIG/MAGweldingtorchesareintegratedintoawelding

system, the operating instructions of the welding components, such as

the welding power supply, must be observed during operation.

Using a standard welding torch, the two-cycle mode of the trigger can be activat-

ed. Further operating modes and handle modules depend on the corresponding

welding power supply and must be ordered separately.

5.1 2-cycle function of the trigger

1. Press the trigger on the handle and keep it pressed = welding is started.

2. Release the trigger = welding is stopped.

6 Putting into operation

1. Open the shielding gas cylinder.

2. Switch on the power supply

3. Set the welding parameters.

4. Start welding.

Note

• Liquid-cooledhoseassemblieswillstartleakingifthereturncoolant

temperature is exceeded. Make sure not to exceed a return coolant

temperature of 60˚ C.