Lincoln Electric IM10046 VRTEX 360 - Manual (Page 20)

B-3 OPERATION B-3
VRTEX ® 360
HARDWARE SPECIFICS:
VR GMAW/FCAW GUN
The VR gun has a trigger that is used during the simu-
lation of GMAW and FCAW processes to initiate and
maintain the simulated welding arc. The VR
GMAW/FCAW gun should be placed on the round gun
holder on the right side when not in use.
In order to strike an arc with the VR SMAW device,
strike or tap the tip of the rod (of the VR SMAW
device) on the coupon being welded. To break the
arc, move the VR SMAW device rod away from the
work piece.
Do not try to strike the arc with excessive force,
as the arc start is distance based. Excessive
force may result in damage to the VR SMAW
device.
The angle of the rod can be changed by squeezing
the handle of the VR SMAW device. This allows the
rod to be moved into the 45 or 90 degree position.
Once the rod is at one of these angles, release the
handle. The rod should now be fixed in that position.
Do not change the rod angle while the rod is
extending or retracting.
VR SMAW DEVICE
VR GMAW/FCAW GUN
CAUTION
VR GMAW/FCAW GUN (Properly Stored)
CAUTION
Store gun as shown below to
avoid damage.
VR SMAW DEVICE (Properly Stored)
CAUTION
Store device as shown below to
avoid damage.
VR SMAW DEVICE
The VR SMAW device has a rod that represents a
stick electrode. This rod retracts when a virtual arc is
struck to simulate the electrode burning off during the
virtual welding process. When the virtual electrode
burns down to a stub, the rod will stop retracting and
the user will no longer be able to weld. When the user
presses “new stick” in the orange actions and cues
menu button, the rod extends out, simulating that a
new electrode was put into the VR SMAW device.
When not in use, the VR SMAW device should be
placed in the VR SMAW holder on the left side of the
VR weld machine.