User Manual

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PATON ProMIG DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
2.4 CONNECTING THE MAINS PLUG
ATTENTION! The mains plug needs to match the supply voltage and current
consumption of the welding unit (see the technical data). In accordance with the safety
instructions, use a guaranteed ground connection, do not connect to the zero wire of the
power supply mains!!!
CAUTION! The mains switch in ProMIG-160/200/250 units is a signal button and
cuts off only the power current of the welding unit, but does not completely de-energize the
unit’s internal electronics. Therefore, for safety reasons, when connecting, do not forget to
completely disconnect from the wall socket.
3. MANUAL METAL ARC (MMA) WELDING
The wire feeder is not required in this welding mode.
Procedure for preparing the unit for operation:
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insert the electrode cable into the socket of the source A “+”;
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insert the ground cable into the socket of the source B “-”;
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connect the grounding cable to the product;
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connect the mains cable to the power supply;
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put the automatic switch 12 on the rear panel to the ON position;
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use button 4 to set the MMA welding mode (the modes are switched in a circle);
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use buttons 2 to set the current main parameter, this is the welding current;
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if necessary, you can adjust additional functions of the welding process (see paragraph 6.1
for the order of switching).
Caution! In the MMA welding mode, after the mains switch is switched to the "I"
position, the MMA is energized. Do not touch conductive or grounded objects such as, e.g.,
the housing of the welding unit, etc. with the electrode, since the unit will perceive this
condition as a signal to start the welding process.