Welding Studs
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WARNING:
Electric welding
- Risk of electric shock or burns
- Wear personal protective gear.
- Disconnect both battery terminals.
- Do not weld in a damp area or when it is wet under foot.
- Move highly inflammable materials out of the work area. Vertilate the work area well.
- Remove smoke gases with an extraction system.
- Read specific safety information for the welder.
- Check that welder is working perfectly before use.
IMPORTANT:
The welding process can only be started if the welding current circuit is closed. For this purpose, there must be electric contact between the welding element and workpiece.
- Fit weld stud -1-
with a head gap of > Length 2 mm
into the support fixture -2-
.
Inserting weld studs
- Screw in stop screw -3-
as far as the weld stud and secure it in order to hold the weld stud in position.
Holding weld stud in position
- Fit stud holder with weld stud into the welding gun. Check projection of the stud -1-
with respect to the gas nozzle -2-
of > Length 2 mm
.
Supporting weld stud in gas pipe
- Weld the weld stud onto the workpiece.
Welding on weld stud
- 4.1 Check welding parameters.
- 4.2 When using aluminium studs, remove the oxide coating on the weld stud by sanding it down.
- 4.3 Position welding gun straight onto the workpiece and check that the welding gun attachment is seated evenly and securely.
- 4.4 Start welding by pressing the trigger.
- 4.5 Wait at least 2 seconds to allow the molten weld pool to cool down and set.
IMPORTANT:
After welding, pull the welding gun straight off the welding element to avoid damaging the stud holder and stud.