Arcon IRONHORSE 300S, Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents
User Responsibility 3
General Information 4
Warranty 4
Introduction to Ironhorse Stickweld 300S 4
1. Safety Precautions
IRONHORSE SET UP CHECKLIST 5
1.1 ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill! 6
1.2 ARC RAYS can burn! 6
1.3 FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous! 6
1.4 WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion! 7
1.5 ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous! 7
1.6 PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS! 8
2. Introduction and Installation 9
2.1 Unpacking and selecting a location 9
2.2 Input Connections 10
2.2.1 Connecting Input Power 10
2.3 Output Connections 10
3. Operation 11
3.1 Controls and Settings 11
3.1.1 Circuit Breaker (Power on/Off) 11
3.1.2 Thermostatically Controlled Cooling 11
3.1.3 Range Switch 11
3.1.4 Weld Power 11
3.1.5 Arc Force 11
3.1.6 Process Switch 12
3.1.7 Power On Indicator 12
3.1.8 Remote Control Connector – not used
3.1.9 Input Power Cord
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3.1.10 Output Teminals 12
Cable size table Table 3.0 12
Process Control Selector Figure 3.1 13
3.2 Welding Operation 14
4. Maintenance 15
5. Electrical Specifications 16
5.1 Product Specifications 16
5.2 Theory of Operation 17
5.3 Main Circuit Diagram 18
5.4 Front Panel 19
5.5 Rear Panel 20
5.6 Assembly Drawings 21
5.6.1 Bottom Chassis Drawing 21
5.6.2 Top Chassis Drawing 22
5.6.3 Inductor Plate Drawing 23
6. Replacement Parts List
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