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Instruction Manual

PR-8

2000-08

US

GB

- approved

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Preface

The photographs and drawings in this manual are merely illustrative and do not necessarilyrepresent the actual appearance of equipment available. The equipment is designed to beused in accordance with established practices and in observation of applicable safety re-gulations. The design of the equipment presented in this manual may be changed withoutprior notice.

You have just bought a Pro Spot PR-8.

The use of microprocessor control in our vehicle body welding equipment hasmany benefits. It means, for example, that a wide range of features is available tothe operator.

The microprocessor is programmed in the same way as an ordinary computer. Itincludes software that enables the operator to control energy input to suit theparticular application or conditions. Repair work quality can be checked with anacoustic signal, while a display helps the operator to control and set up themachine.

Read this instruction book to appreciate how versatile the Pro Spot PR-8 is.

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A. SafetyA1 Warnings, important notes

and information 3A2 Safety signs 4A3 Placement of safety signs 5

B. InstallationB1 Connection to the power unit 6B2 Maintenance 6

C. Function selectionC1 Operating mode 7C2 Control pushbuttons (modes 1-5) 7C3 Control pushbuttons (mode 6),

automatic program 8

D. OperationD1 Welding tools 9D2 Mode selections 9

- Swaging, heating – graphite arc tool 9- Washer, stud and single-sided welding 9- C & X tongs, double-sided spot welding 9- Automatic control and special programs 10

D3 Fitting the welding device 12D4 Fitting the earth connection 14D5 Welding gun with single electrode 15D6 Setting the welding current 16

E. Trouble shootingE1 Welding problems 17E2 Error list 18

F. Technical specificationF1 Technical data 19F2 Block Diagram 20F3 Diagram 21

G. Spare parts 23

H. C-tong Situations 27

Contents

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A1. Warnings, important notes and information

Follow these safety rules to ensure safety for the operator and other persons.

In addition to the safety signs shown on page 5, the following warnings and important noteswill be found elsewhere in these instructions.

Warning! Make sure you know where fire extinguishingequipment is.

Important! Risk of damage to materials close to the weld,e.g. glass or textiles.

Important! Ensure that all electrical equipment within the workingarea is disconnected. Beware risk of interference.

Important! When in Operating Mode 4, the earth connectionmust be made to the supporting body sheet and not to the part tobe welded.

Important! The user must have the necessary knowledge foruse of this equipment.

REMEMBER GENERAL FIRE SAFETY!Pay attention to the fire safety regulations. Welding is always classified as a fire riskoperation.Welding where there is flammable or explosive material is strictly forbidden.Remove flammable material from the immediate vicinity of the welding site.Fire extinguishers must always be on site where welding is taking place.NOTE: Sparks may cause fire many hours after completion of welding.

WATCH OUT FOR THE MAIN VOLTAGE!Take care of the cables - the connection cable must not be compressed, touch sharp edgesor hot work pieces.Faulty cables are always a fire risk and highly dangerous.Do not locate the welding machine on wet surface.

A. Safety

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A2. Safety signs

Blue with white symbol.Directive - Prescribes a specific obligation

Yellow with black symbol.Warning - Warning for danger.

A. Safety

Warning: Appropriate eye protectionmust be worn when using this equipment.

Protective gloves, clothing and shoesmust be worn when using this equipment.

Warning: Risk of tripping: loose hoses, cables etc.

Undamaged safety signs must always be positioned at the places indicated.

If any sign is damaged or missing, the user must ensure that it is immediately replaced by anew sign. Safety signs are available as spare parts.

Warning: All electrical work on the power unit (connec-tion, service and installation) must be performed only byauthorized personnel. Disconnect the supply before per-forming any service or installation work.

Warning: Sparks from welding could start a fire.

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A3. Placement of safety signs

A. Safety

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B. Installation

B1. Connection to the power unit

Warning: All electrical work on the power unit (connection,service and installation) must be performed only by authorizedpersonnel. Disconnect the supply before performing any serviceor installation work.

Make sure that the voltage shown on the machine rating plate is the same as that of yoursupply.

Connect the equipment to a supply socket capable of supplying the power required

The main supply cable must be of such a size as to ensure that it does not overheat when theequipment is in use.

USA / Canada Other countriesSupply protection: Circuit Breakers Residual Current Device

Voltage/Power: 3 phase 208-240Volt / 60 A 3 phase 208-240Volt / 60 A3 phase 400-440Volt / 40 A 3 phase 400-440Volt / 40 A

Cable area: 20mm2 per conductor 10mm2 per conductor> 380Volt 6mm2 per

conductor

Degrees of protection: IP 23 IP23

Connection to the compressed air system

The equipment requires a compressed air supply at 6-8 bar. This must be clean, oil-free andmoisture-free air.

Connect the Pro Spot PR-8 to the compressed air system via the connection on the rearpanel of the machine, using a standard compressed air connector.

The Pro Spot PR-8 is now ready for use.

B2. MaintenanceThe amount of use and the working environment should be taken into consideration when planning thefrequency of maintenance of the machine. Careful use and preventive maintenance will help to ensure troublefree operation.

Daily maintenance: Check the condition of tongs, air connections and air hoses to prevent overheatingand mailfunction due to bad cooling.

Check the condition of tongs and welding cables, do not use faulty cables!

Make sure that the main connection cables in use are safe and according to laiddown regulations. The repair and mounting of main connection cables should becarried out by an authorized electrician.

Clean all oxidized parts of the tongs, electrodes and connections and tighten theloosened ones.

Regular maintenance: Pro Spot service repair shops make regular maintenance.

Cleaning the machine

Checking and maintenance of connections, welding tools and electric connections.

Checking of main cable and plug.

Damaged parts or parts in bad condition are replaced by new ones.

Maintenance testing. Operation and performance of the machine are checked.

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The Pro Spot PR-8 has six operating modes, as follows:

1. Swaging (graphite arc tool) for thermal straightening of damaged bodywork.

2. Washer welding for slide-hammer tool (pulling out dents.)

3. Stud welding for welding various types of studs, rivets, etc.

4. Single-sided spot welding for welding body parts without tongs.

5. Tongs (double-sided spot welding) for welding with C or X tongs.

6. Automatic Control and special programs.

C. Function selection

C2. Control pushbuttons (modes 1-5)

7. Ten LEDs (four green, three orange and three red). For indication of power output.

8. See below.

C1. Operating modes Front panel

7. 8.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Press + Plus to increase output power.NB: When operating in Mode 3, text willbe shown on the display for rivets, studs etc.

Press – Minus to decrease output power.

Acknowledge/cancel messages or faultswith V (reset).

Press S to select operating modes.

” + ”

” - ”

” v ”

” s ”

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C. Function selection

C3. Control pushbuttons in Mode 6, Automatic Program

Don’t forget to connect the welding cables and control cable. When using tongs, connect theair hose on the welding cable to the air supply connection on the front panel.

Push S to select operating mode.

Push + Plus to select program.

Push – Minus to select program.

Push V to reset alarm signals.

” + ”

” - ”

” v ”

” s ”

Air Main On/Off switch

Pressure Regulator

Welding cablesCooling air

Trigger connection& measurement

Pressure gauge

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D. Operation

Nut

D1. Welding tools

The PR-8 has two 150 mm² screened, air-cooled weldingcurrent cables, with connectors for the welding tool to beused.

Select the welding tool(s) that is/are suitable for the repairwork to be performed.

D2. Mode selection

There are six different operating modes, each with tenprograms.

Select the required operating mode by pressing the Spushbutton.Select the required program and/or output power using the+ pushbutton.

Description of operating cycles:Operating Mode 1 (swaging, heating – graphite arctool)Current flows when the operator presses the trigger.Current stops when the operator releases the trigger.

Operating Modes 2, 3 and 4 (washer, stud andsingle-sided welding)When pressing the trigger, the welding cycle starts andstops automatically. Keep the pressure on the tool until themachine shows the goahead signal.

Operating Mode 5 (C and X tongs, double-sided spotwelding)Pressing the trigger starts the following programmedsequence:- Current flows after a half-second delay when the opera-

tor presses the trigger. This is referred to as the squeezesequence.

- The welding electrodes close.- Welding current flows.- The electrodes are held closed to ensure a reliable spot

weld.

Release the trigger to release the welding electrodes andmove them to the next position. Turn the nut on the rear ofthe pneumatic cylinder to adjust the width of opening of thetongs. Turn the nut anti-clockwise to increase the openingand clockwise to decrease it.

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D2. Mode selection (continued)

Operating Mode 6: Automatic and special programs

At Power On of the machine it is possibly to see thedefault calibration value for a short time in the display.

If the calibrationvalue set from the factory is to bechanged, se instructions below.

NOTE! Do the calibration in Mode 6 with 1 diode ON. It’salways better to calibrate at low power.

Select the required program by pressing the + or - buttonuntil the correct program is shown on the display .

Calibration for AC1 and AC2

Important! Concerns the two programs, whose text onthe display start with AC1 and AC2.

- Press the + and – pushbuttons at the same time.- The display shows CALIBRATION.- Push the trigger on the tong.- Read the message on the display. If there is no error

message (such as ‘CLEAN ELECTRODES’), and if avalue of 195 - 205 µOhm is shown, conditions arecorrect.

- Finish calibration by pressing Vor if the value needs to be changed press + or - to getthe correct value. Store the new value by pressing S.The text MEM is displayed and finish calibration by pressing V.

Now it is possible to use AC1 (metal thickness 0.5 - 1.9mm) or AC2 (1.0 - 3.0 mm) and let the PR-8 compensatefor different metal thickness.

The display and the beep indicate the quality of eachweld (correct spot weld, defective spot weld, too highpower).

Signals during operation:Acoustic signals allow the operator to concentrate on thewelding, telling him of the quality of the welds.1.Strident signal: correct weld.2. Muffled signal: defective weld (see E1, Welding

problems).Further information in all cases is shown on the display.

D. Operation

Why changing the calibrationValue?Depending of how powerful the mainsupply is there is sometimes a needfor a change of the calibration value.If the machine is to powerful:Increase the calibration value with 10units and test.If the machine is to weak: Reducethe calibation value with 10 units andtest.

Only for AC1 and AC2

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D2. Mode selection (continued)

The Automatic Control System.

The machine monitors the resistance of the weld as the weld current builds up, stoppingthe current when a correct weld has been achieved.

The machine generates an error signal when a defective weld has been made.

ACE program suits best when there is a lot of similar welding points (same thickness) toweld, the program will compensate for the temperatur raise (transformer, cables and tong)and put out more power.

AC1 / AC2 program is more sensitive and need a calibration (ref. D2). The program worksgood when welding different sheet thickness.

Special program

Select the special program by pressing the + button. The selected program will be shownon the display (1).

1.

D. Operation

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D. Operation

D3. Fitting the welding device

1) Stud holder:Two sizes of stud holders are supplied withthe PRO SPOT PR-8. Select the correctholder to suit the size of stud to be welded,and fit it using the brass nut supplied.

2) Conducting probe (graphite arc):Fit this in the same way as the stud hold-ers.

The welding devices, studs and washers canbe stored on the tool chart.

3) Tongs for double-sided welding:The tongs can be connected to the samewelding cables, which means that they canbe changed without having to change thecables.

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D. Operation

4) The welding electrodes, the wheel, theslide-hammer electrode and the rivet holderall feature a conical shank and can be fittedon the same adapter.

5) The slide-hammer tool (for pulling outdents) is intended to be screwed directly intothe welding gun handle. Make sure that thelocating pin fits into the correspondinggroove. Select the particular part to suit thework. See the Welding Devices section.

D3. Fitting the welding device (continued)

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D. Operation

IMPORTANT! (For Operating Modes 1,2 and 3): The earth connection must besecured to the part to be welded, and notto the metal beneath it. Make the con-nection as close to the working area (1)as possible.

SUPPORTING SHEET

IMPORTANT! (For Operating Mode 4):The earth connection must be securedto the supporting part that is to be weld-ed to the new part. Make the connec-tion as close to the working area (1) aspossible.

SUPPORTING SHEET

Part

(1)

Part

(1)

D4. Fitting the earth connection

a) For Operating Modes 1, 2 and 3- Carefully grind an area of 7 x 4 cm and

temporarily secure the earth connectionto the workpiece with a clamp.

- Grind an area of 7 x 4 cm on the bodysheet, choosing an area where it is flat-test. See diagram A.

- Spot-weld an earth connection stud in thecentre of the ground area, using Operat-ing Mode 3, level 7 or 8. Make sure thatthe stud cannot be twisted or broken off.

- Secure the earth connection to the studwith the hand bolt.

b) For Operating Mode 4- Carefully grind an area of 7 x 4 cm on

the load-carrying part of the body andtemporarily secure the earth connectionto it with a clamp.

- Grind an area of 7 x 4 cm on the load-bearing body sheet, choosing an areawhere it is flattest. See diagram B.

- Spot-weld an earth connection stud inthe centre of the ground area, usingOperating Mode 3, level 7 or 8. Makesure that the stud cannot be twisted orbroken off.

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D5. Welding gun with single electrode (Operating Mode 4).

The use of a microprocessor in the BOSS+V4 means that the operator needs only set therequired value of the current before starting to use the equipment. However, some basicwelding rules need to be followed if best use is to be made of the machine:

- Do not weld on the body sheet to which the earth connection is made. (See section D4 onthe earth connection.)

- When performing spot welding, start with the spot furthest away from the earthconnection and work towards the earth connection.

- Make sure that the two body plates to be welded are in good metallic contact with eachother.

- Press the electrode against the body sheet by hand pressure. Note: Insufficient handpressure and too high a welding current can burn a hole in the metal and damage theelectrode. Make sure that you are using the correct combination of pressure and current.

- Wait for about a second after conclusion of welding before removing the gun, to allow timefor the weld to fuse.

- Reposition the welding gun and repeat the operation.

- Clean and sharpen the electrode tip carefully, particularly if poor contact has caused themetal to stick to the tip of the electrode. (Probably due to excessive current and/or too lowhand pressure.)

- Let the machine and welding cables cool down if they overheat and/or if an overheatingalarm is generated.

Tong (Operating Mode 5-6).The starting time of the welding cycle, a half second squeeze sequence, gives the possibilityto stop the cycle if bad positioning.

Important! Risk of damage to materials close to the weld,e.g. glass or textiles.

Warning! All electrical work on the power unit (connection,service and installation) must be performed only by autho-rized personnel. Disconnect the supply before performingany service or installation work.

D. Operation

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D. Operation

D6. Setting the welding current

The operator can increase or decrease the welding current with the + and – pushbuttons.

The display (1) shows the Operating Mode and program that you have selected.

1.

Numbers 1 to 10 represents number of diodes ON.Mode 4 (Diode 4 ON) Prog Display (1) Anmärkning1 31 0.5-0.6 mm Welding of 0.5 - 0.6 mm2 32 0.6-0.7 mm Welding of 0.6 - 0.7 mm3 33 0.7Weld into 1.5 Welding of 0.7 mot 1.5 mm4 34 1.0Weld into 1.5 Welding of 1.0 into 1.5 mm5 35 0.7Weld into 2.0 Welding of 0.7 into 2.0 mm6 36 1.0Weld into 2.0 Welding of 1.0 into 2.0 mm7 37 ACE3 0.5-0.7mm ACEnergy 3 for 0.5 - 0.7 mm welding8 38 ACE5 0.7-1.0mm ACEnergy 5 for 0.7 - 1.0 mm welding9 39 1.5Weld into 1.5 ACEnergy welding for 1.5 into 1.5 mm10 40 1.5Weld into 2.0 ACEnergy welding for 1.5 into 2.0 mm

Mode 5 (Diode 5 ON)1 41 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 0.5 - 0.7 mm2 42 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 0.6 - 0.8 mm3 43 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 0.7 - 0.9 mm4 44 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 0.7 - 1.0 mm5 45 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 1.0 - 1.4 mm6 46 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 1.2 - 1.5 mm7 47 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 1.6 - 2.0 mm8 48 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 2.0 - 2.4 mm9 49 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 2.2 - 2.5 mm10 50 STD PROG TWIN Sheet Thickness 2.5 - 3.0 mm

Mode 6 (Diode 5 ON and Diod Extra Program ON)1 51 0.7 - 0.7 GALV Welding of galvanized sheets 0.7 - 0.7 mm2 52 1.0 - 1.0 GALV Welding of galvanized sheets 1.0 - 1.0 mm3 53 1.5 - 1.5 GALV Welding of galvanized sheets 1.5 - 1.5 mm4 54 2.0 - 2.0 GALV Welding of galvanized sheets 2.0 - 2.0 mm5 55 AC1 0.5 - 1.9 AC1 Automatic program for sheets 0.5 to 1.9 mm (see D2)6 56 AC2 1.0 - 3.0 AC2 Automatic program for sheets 1.0 to 3.0 mm (see D2)7 57 ACE3 0.5 - 0.9 ACEnergy for sheets 0.5 - 0.9 mm8 58 ACE7 0.7 - 1.4 ACEnergy for sheets 0.7 - 1.4 mm9 59 ACE30 1.5 - 2.4 ACEnergy for sheets 1.5 - 2.4 mm10 60 ACE50 2.5 - 3.0 ACEnergy for sheets 2.5 - 3.0 mm

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E. Trouble shooting

E1. Welding problems

Swaging (Operating Mode 1):Nothing happens when the graphiteelectrode touches the body sheet:- Make sure that the earth connection is

correctly positioned.- Check the power supply to the machine

(fuses, MCBs, plugs inserted etc.).- See the section on fault tracing.

Washer welding (Operating Mode 2)Severe burning of the metal- Reduce the current.

The edge of the washer penetrates intothe body sheet:- Reduce the pressure on the washer and

reduce the current.

Stud welding (Operating Mode 3):The studs do not hold:- Make sure that the stud and the earth

contact are on the same body part.- Position the earth connection close to the

part to be welded.- Increase the pressure on the stud and

increase the current. Note: the currentand the pressure must be matched.

- Grind the sheet - it may be covered withsomething that prevents proper currentflow.

The studs burn through the sheet:- Reduce the current.- Increase the pressure on the stud.- Grind the sheet for better current distribu-

tion.

Single electrode (Operating Mode 4)Spot welds are not holding:- Check the earth connection and make

sure that it is sufficiently close to the partto be welded.

- Make sure that the earth connection issecured to the supporting sheet and not tothe part to be welded.

- Start by welding the spot furthest awayfrom the earth connection and then worktowards the earth connection.

- Increase the pressure on the electrode,and increase the current.

- Clean and sharpen the tip of the electrode.- Check the power supply to the machine

(fuses, MCBs, plugs inserted etc.).- Check that the welding cables are con-

nected to the correct polarity (+ and –).

Double electrode (Operating Modes5 and 6)The electrode burns through the mate-rial:- Replace the electrodes if they are too old.- Check the air pressure: must be at least

6 bar.Pressure for C-tong should be 5 bar(73psi, see table on front panel).

- Check to see whether the electrodeclamping force is too low.

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E. Trouble shooting

E2. Error listError message (welding)

51 = Calculation error53 = Measurement error54 = Stop or thyristor fault55 = Calibration error56 = Too high power57 = Resistance error (AC)58 = Autoblanking not found (AC)59 = Safety time (AC)

High temperature – Allow the machine to cool for a few minutes. Do not turn it off, so that thefan can continue to run and the welding gun can work.

Press the V pushbutton and try again. If thesame error message recurs, stop using themachine and call for service.Error no. 5 will be displayed if you do notpress the V pushbutton.

3.

2.

1.1. Test button for the RCD (residual currentdevice). We recommend that you press thisbutton at least once a year to check that theRCD is operating correctly.

2. RCD. The machine incorporates an RCDthat protects against earth faults and powerfailures. If it operates, reset it by turning it onagain.

3. MCB (miniature circuit-breaker). Protectsagainst overloads. If it operates, reset it byturning it on again.

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F. Technical specification

F1. Technical dataPermissible load : Duty cycle % 2.5% maximum load.Supply voltage : 208 - 240 Volt, 60 A

: 400 - 440 Volt, 40 A: 3 phase, 50/60 Hz

Output voltage : 15VWelding current : 200-9500 A (see diagram)Cable length : Up to 3 m (normally 3 m)Welding cable area : 150 mm²Cooling : Air + fanNo. of operating modes : 6No. of programs : 60Air supply pressure : 5 bar (C-tong), 6 - 8 bar (X-tong)Degrees of protection : IP 23

Pro Spot PR-8 meets the following directives:

ETL and C-ETL Listed Mark, Low Voltage Directive LVD(73/23/EEC), The EMC Directive(89/336/EEC), The Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC).

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F2. Block diagramProtect the equipment by means of an RCD where required by local regulations.

F. Technical specification

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F3. Diagram

The actual welding current depends onseveral factors: supply voltage, cablelength and cable cross-sectional area areparticularly important.

The diagram represents the main func-tions and processes graphically.

Cable length

The power unit can supply a maximum of18 kA. However, such a current is seldomnecessary, and it requires a cable lengthof zero.

For a welding current of 6-8 kA, which is anormal value for 3+3 steel, 150 mm²cables can be up to 2 m long. Heaviercurrents require shorter or thicker cables.

(The diagram applies for a high mainsvoltage and low internal impedance.)

Cable length

15KA

10KA

5KA

0 1m 2m 3m

300 mm²

0 1m 2m 3m

15KA

10KA

5KA

- High- Medium- Low

Mains voltage:

F. Technical specification

Welding current

240 mm²

150 mm²

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100 %

50 %

0 %

0 5 KA 10 KA 15 KA

Intermittence factorThe intermittence factor is 100% for lowcurrents, and up to 60% for MIG/TIGwelding.

Spot welding is never performed conti-nuously, which means that its intermittencefactor is probably 1-10% (0,6 secondswelding with 6-10 seconds between welds).

The Pro Spot PR-8 has a intermittencefactor of: 2,5% without getting a overheat.

Calculated as follow.In 1 minute it’s possibly to make 8spotwelds.Each weld is 10 cycles = 200ms

Duty = (8 * 0,2)/(60-1,6) = 0,027 = 2,7%

F. Technical specification

Welding current

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150

100

50

150 300 450

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250

200

100

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15

16

14

Grundsats/Basic set

x 100

x 200

x 50

x 50

G. Spare parts

Pos Part.No. Quant. Description

Basic set1 1392001300 1 Puller

2 1394003201 1 Single spot gun3 1391003101 1 Nut4 1394001113 1 Electrode holder

5 1394001108 1 Pencil tip holder6 1394001012 1 Graphite rod7 1394001109 1 Stud holder diameter 58 1394001110 1 Stud holder diameter 69 1394001111 1 Rivet holder10 1394001112 1 Stamp electrode11 1394001116 1 Single-spot electrode (dome)12 1394001103 2 Electrode length 40

13 1394001201 1 Stud, 5x14, coarse thread14 1394001202 1 Stud, M6x20 (earth)15 1394001204 1 Clip rivets16 1394001207 1 Cover-plated washer

17 1394023001 1 Allen-key18 1394010225 1 Grounding device19 1394001011 1 Hand nut

1

3

4

2

6 5 7 8 9

10

1112

17

18

19

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G. Spare parts

Pos Part.No. Quant. Description

C-tong1 1394025300 1 C-tong2 1394025302 1 80-yoke3 1394025303 1 330-yoke4 1394001103 3 Electrode length 405 1394001101 1 Electrode length 80

1394025310 1 Fender Edge Kit6 1394001135 1 Washer7 1394001133 1 Electrode L80-S138 1394001134 1 Electrode L80/45°-S139 1394001132 1 Electrode L80/45°10 1394001137 1 Electrodeholder11 1394001136 1 Electrodeholder12 1394001131 1 Electrode length 2013 1394001104 1 Electrode -S14 1394025304 1 Fender edge yoke

X-tong15 1394023300 1 X-tong16 1394023124 2 Arm L=15017 1394001101 2 Electrode L=8018 1394023101 2 Arm L=40019 1394001101 6 Electrode L=8020 1394001104 2 Electrode S21 99200 1 Allen key 6mm22 1394001127 1 Sleeve

3

2122

1

19

20

15 16

17

54

2

14

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

18

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6 75 8 9 10 11 12

Pos Part.No. Quant. Description

Cables1 1394010306 1 Cable, 150mm2 3m +2 1394010305 1 Cable, 150mm2 3m -3 1394010306 1 Cable, 240mm2 2,4m +4 1394010305 1 Cable, 240mm2 2,4m -

Electrodes5 1394001131 1 Electrode length 206 1394001103 1 Electrode length 407 1394001102 1 Electrode length 608 1394001101 1 Electrode length 809 1394001128 1 Electrode length 10010 1394001129 1 Electrode length 12011 1394001130 1 Electrode length 14012 1394001104 1 Electrode -S

Accessories13 1394025201 1 Handle14 1394025305 1 600-yoke

1394025311 1 600-yoke KitPos. 14, 7, 10

12

13

143

4

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4 53 6 7

9

21 8

Pos Part.No. Quant. Description

1394025310 1 Fender Edge Kit

Accessories1 1394001135 1 Washer2 1394001133 1 Electrode L80-S133 1394001134 1 Electrode L80/45°-S134 1394001132 1 Electrode L80/45°5 1394001137 1 Electrodeholder6 1394001136 1 Electrodeholder7 1394001131 1 Electrode length 208 1394001104 1 Electrode -S9 1394025304 1 Fender edge yoke

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H. C-tong Situations

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