As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert!
DANGER!
Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result in immediate,
serious personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING!
Means potential hazards which could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION!
Means hazards which could result in minor personal injury.
WARNING!
Before use, read and understand the instruction manual
and follow all labels, employer's safety practices and
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
1.2Safety precautions
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety
precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following
recommendations should be observed, in addition to the standard regulations that apply to
the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations, which
could result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1.Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
○ its operation
○ the location of emergency stops
○ its function
○ the relevant safety precautions
○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2.The operator must ensure that:
○ no unauthorized person is within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up
○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the
equipment
3.The workplace must:
○ be suitable for the purpose
○ be free from drafts
4.Personal safety equipment:
○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,
flame-proof clothing, safety gloves
○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which
could become trapped or cause burns
5.General precautions:
○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely
○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician
○ Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at
hand
○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during
operation
If equipped with ESAB cooler
Use ESAB approved coolant only. Non-approved coolant might damage the equipment and
jeopardize product safety. In case of such damage, all warranty undertakings from ESAB
cease to apply.
For ordering information, see the "ACCESSORIES" chapter in the instruction manual.
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting may cause injury to yourself and others. Take precautions
when welding and cutting.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
CAUTION!
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential
locations where the electrical power is provided by the
public low-voltage supply system. There may be
potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility of class A equipment in such locations,
due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
NOTE!
Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling
facility!
To conform with the European Directive 2012/19/EC on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its
implementation in accordance with national law,
electrical and/or electronic equipment that has reached
the end of its life must be disposed of at a recycling
facility.
As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your
responsibility to obtain information on approved
collection stations.
For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.
ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment
for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on
our website.
The installation must be carried out by a professional.
CAUTION!
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference. It is the user's responsibility to take adequate
precautions.
4.1Location
Position the cooling unit such that its cooling air inlets and outlets are not obstructed.
4.2Power supply
The cooling unit is supplied from the power source, see the "OPERATION" chapter.
4.3Installing welding equipment
Installation instruction for this product can be found in the "ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS"
chapter.
General safety regulations for handling the equipment can be found in the "SAFETY"
chapter of this manual. Read it through before you start using the equipment!
5.1Connections and control devices
1.Switch for On/Off
2.Coolant filling
3.Min./max. of coolant
4.Connection RED for coolant (return)
to cooling unit
5.Connection BLUE for coolant from
cooling unit
5.2Usage of the cooling unit
CAUTION!
Important! Turn OFF the cooling unit when welding SMAW or using air cooled
GMAW/GTAW welding torches to avoid excessive wear of the pump. Otherwise the
pump will work against a closed valve.
Turn ON the cooling unit when using a water-cooled GMAW welding torch to avoid
damage to the cable set.
5.3Coolant connection
For problem-free operation, it is recommended that the height from the cooling unit to the
water-cooled GMAW torch is a maximum of 8.5 m.
5.4Coolant pressure controller
The pump has an enclosed pressure relief valve. The valve opens gradually when the
pressure is too high. This can occur if a hose is folded, which causes the flow to fail or stop.
Regular maintenance is important for safe and reliable operation.
CAUTION!
Only persons with appropriate electrical knowledge (authorized personnel) may
remove the safety plates.
CAUTION!
All warranty undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer attempts
any work to rectify any faults in the product during the warranty period.
6.1Inspection and cleaning
WARNING!
The mains supply must be disconnected before cleaning.
Dust, grinding, swarf etc.
The air stream through the cooling unit carries particles that become trapped in the cooling
element, particularly in dirty working environments. This results in reduced cooling capacity.
For this reason, blow clean using compressed air at regular intervals.
The coolant system
The recommended coolant must be used in the system; otherwise, clumps can be created
that block the pump, water connections or elements. Flushing can only be performed via the
red water connection. Then drain the tank manually, i.e. empty via the tank's filling hole.
6.2Filling with coolant
Only use ESAB's ready mixed coolant, see the "ACCESSORIES" chapter.
•Fill with coolant. (The fluid level must
not exceed the upper marking but
neither must it be below the lower
marking.)
NOTE!
Coolant must be topped up if connecting a welding torch or coolant hoses that are 5
meters in length or longer. When adjusting the water level by topping up, the coolant
hoses do not need to be disconnected.
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorized ESAB service
technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts.
The COOL2 is designed and tested in accordance with International and European
standards IEC/EN 60974-2 and IEC/EN 60974-10, Canadian standards
CAN/CSA-E60974-1 and US standards ANSI/IEC 60974-1. Upon completion of service or
repair work, it is the responsibility of the person(s) performing the work to ensure that the
product still complies with the requirements of the above standards.
Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the back
cover of this document. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation
and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list. This facilitates dispatch and
ensures correct delivery.
The three last digits in the document number of the manual show the version of the manual.
Therefore they are replaced with * here. Make sure to use a manual with a serial number or
software version that corresponds with the product, see the front page of the manual.
Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com
(10l/2.64gal)
Use of any other cooling liquid than the
prescribed one might damage the
equipment. In case of such damage, all
warranty undertakings from ESAB cease
to apply.