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MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Description
Directives
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives: 89/336/EEC
Low Voltage: 73/23/EEC
Machinery Directives: 89/392/EEC
And their amendments 91/368/EEC, 93/31/EEC, 93/44/EEC, 93/68/EEC
Standards
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Product standard for arc welding equipment: EN50199: August 1995
Safety Requirements for Arc Welding Equipment Part 1: EN 60974-1: 1989
Telephone: 39(0)2-982901
Fax: 39(0)2-98290-203
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SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING
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! Marks a special safety message. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible
ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions
" Means “Note”; not safety related. to avoid the hazards.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense # Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays # Always ventilate confined spaces or use
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the approved air-supplied respirator.
weld.
# Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect
your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1
and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards). HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
# Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet. # Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
# Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and # Allow cooling period before working on gun or
glare; warn others not to watch the arc. torch.
# Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant mate-
rial (leather and wool) and foot protection.
MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
# Pacemaker wearers keep away.
# Wearers should consult their doctor before
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks going near arc welding, gouging, or spot
can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot welding operations.
workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause
sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is
safe before doing any welding. NOISE can damage hearing.
# Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
Noise from some processes or equipment can
# Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material. damage hearing.
# Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers. # Wear approved ear protection if noise level is
high.
# Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
# Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
# Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
cause fire on the hidden side.
# Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes, Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
unless they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
Safety Standards). process, be sure to treat them carefully.
# Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly # Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire hazards. cal shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
# Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes. # Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
# Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at
contact tip when not in use. # Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
# Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy # Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap. # Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
# Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches, # Never weld on a pressurized cylinder – explosion will result.
from your person before doing any welding.
# Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fit-
tings designed for the specific application; maintain them and
associated parts in good condition.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes.
# Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
# Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding # Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool, use or connected for use.
they can throw off slag.
# Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
# Wear approved safety glasses with side associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety
shields even under your welding helmet. Standards.
2-1. Specifications
Rated Input
Amperage at
Rated Output Rated Output
Max. Open
Model 100% 60% 50% Circuit Voltage 230 V 400 V Dimension (mm) Weight (kg)
210 A 270 A 300 A 32 A 19 A
350 38 332 x 650 x 705 105
24.5 V 27.5 V 29 V 3 A* 1.75 A*
Wire feed speed range 1.8 mpm to 18 mpm.
* While idling
50
25 30 35 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
% DUTY CYCLE
60% Duty Cycle at 200 Amperes 40% Duty Cycle at 250 Amperes
Overheating
0
A or V
15
OR
Reduce Duty Cycle
Minutes
duty1 4/95 – SB-150 215
Argon Gas
OR
2 3
CO2 Gas
Tools Needed:
15/16 in ST-072573-B
400V
18 in (457 mm)
for airflow
GND/PE
GND/PE
Connect First L1 L2
ST-801 721
3-1. Controls
1 Handle
2 Wire Speed Control
3 Fuse
4 Spot Timer
1
5 Digital Ammeter/Voltmeter
6 High Temperature Shutdown
Light
7 Voltage Control Switch
8 Pilot Light
9 Power Switch and Selector
5 6
2 Range
4 7
10 Torch Connector
3 8
2 9
1 10 F1
3
t
0 3s 4
V A
S
5
5 6
4 7
3 8
10 6
2 9
1 10
0
1 2
3 Months
6 Months
Blow out or vacuum inside. During
heavy service clean monthly.
OR
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; wire does not feed. Be sure line disconnect switch is On (see Section 2-9).
Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 2-9).
No weld output; overload light on Thermostat TP1 open (overheating). Allow fan to run; the thermostat will close when the unit has cooled.
Low weld output. Connect unit to proper input voltage or check for low line voltage (see Section 2-9).
Poor weld bead, or welding Check polarity setting for type of welding wire being used.
wire is noodle welding.
R1 S2 T3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 B MT
1 X X X 3 B
2 X X X PRI. SHUNT
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5 X X X 2 SR1 25 27 +
6 X X X B 26
7 X X X Vr 1 2 –
8 X X X SEC. 3 4 +
B 12
9 X X X 5 6
10 X X X 1 24 V.ac – NO GAS
14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 1 2 1 2 1
B
S2 29 –
RL 1
SL 2
TL 3
RL 1
SL 2
TL 3
Figure 5-1. Circuit Diagram
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1
R W 6 Z V 19
S 3
W 4 Y U 8
T 5
GND SPOT TIMER WIRE SPEED
F1
PC 2T – 4T
10
BURN BACK V.MIN PCB
S1 V.MAX V.RAMP
230V 400V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9
FM
11
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48V 24V 0V
TP CB
PL1
IN RECT. 24V T.Sw.
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SECTION 6 – PARTS LIST
6.1 Sheet Metal Parts
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8
1 9
2 7
3 4 6
5
10
11
17
12
5
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13
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Item Ref. Code Dwg Qty. Item Ref. Code Dwg Qty.
1 000151187 PV.0.0.18 1 11 156012104 ZC.0.0.12 1
2 116122307 ZC.0.0.6 1 12 156034001 BP.2.0.19 2
3 656043027 2 13 057014063 UV.0.7 1
4 156023154 2
14 056054068 ZC.0.0.11 2
6 056054067 ZW.0.0.3 2
15 116121116 ZC.0.0.7 1
7 116005165 DZ.0.0.25 1
8 150005001 1 16 156002018 QF.0.0.13 1
9 156011002 2 17 116122308 ZC.0.0.8 1
10 116005319 ZC.0.0.9 1 18 116123001 DU.0.0.6 1
44 57
45 51
50
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46 49
47 48 20
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29
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27
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54 55 56
22
25
23
24
Dia Dia
Item Ref. Code Dwg Qty. Item Ref. Code Dwg Qty.
1 156018033 1 32 GS 056061042 UV.0.0.7 1
2 156009079 1 33 FM 056126069 ZC.0.0.2 1
3 156032064 GF.1.04 1 34 CB 056067188 UV.0.0.9 1
4 156009075 GF.1.0.2 1 35 000046432 OL.0.0.14 1
5 000010191 FU.1.0.6 1 36 F1 056092039 EZ.4.0.5 1
6 000058628 FU.1.0.7 1 37 M 42V 057010046 ZC.0.3 1
7 656102001 BH.0.0.8 1 38 057062006 ZC.4.2 2
8 116009041 CV.0.0.2 1 39 056018002 ZC.4.0.3 2
9 000058628 FU.1.0.7 1 40 156032122 ZC.4.0.4 2
10 000010191 FU.1.0.6 1 41 656064002 ZC.4.0.5 2
11 117060010 ZC.0.4 1 42 156076079 ZC.4.0.6 2
12 116118159 ZC.0.0.5 1 43 556090035 ZC.4.0.7 1
13 056076152 DD.0.0.7 2 44 156017155 ZC.4.2.1 2
14 057014030 ML.0.3 1 45 Roll 0.6-0.8 V 156053072 ZC.0.0.13 2
15 027061016 QF.0.21 1 45 Roll 0.8-1 V 156053077 ZC.0.0.18 2
16 027112189 UT.0.17 1 45 Roll 1-1.2 V 156053073 ZC.0.0.14 2
17 W 057079027 UV.0.12 1 45 Roll 1.2-1.6 V 156053076 ZC.0.0.17 2
18 SR 057093019 ZC.0.5 1 45 Roll 1.2-1.6 K 156053074 ZC.0.0.15 2
19 AT 230/400 058021120 ZC.3 1 45 Roll 1-1.2 AL 156053075 ZC.0.0.16 2
20 156069012 BO.0.0.6 1 45 Roll 1.2-1.6 AL 156053078 ZC.0.0.19 2
21 556070911 HD.0.0.2 4 46 556090036 ZC.4.0.8 1
22 FM 056126069 ZC.0.0.2 2 47 756007010 ZC.4.0.9 1
23 MT 230/400 028021439 ZC.1 1 48 058066022 ZC.4 1
24 027015560 ZC.1.3 3 49 057052019 QF.0.13 1
25 A-V 057095010 VS.0.19 1 50 756005012 FU.1.0.6 1
26 S2 056067196 UV.0.0.11 1 51 000097922 BP.2.0.20 2
27 S1 056067203 VS.0.0.10 1 53 056020044 VS.0.0.17 2
28 PCB 42V 058061045 ZC.2 1 54 PL 056072062 QF.0.0.10 1
29 Z 058028012 UV.10 1 55 PL1 056072054 EG.1.0.4 1
30 116006125 ZC.0.0.3 1 56 116118158 ZC.0.0.4 1
31 056091041 QF.0.0.12 1 57 SH 056059257 UV.3.0.1 1
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