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Contents

Notes on the use of these operating instructions

 

099-002050-BOC01 

30.11.2009

 

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Maintenance, care and disposal......................................................................................................... 26

 

6.1

 

General ........................................................................................................................................ 26

 

6.2

 

Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 26

 

6.2.1

 

Daily maintenance tasks .............................................................................................. 26

 

6.2.2

 

Monthly maintenance tasks.......................................................................................... 26

 

6.2.3

 

Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 26

 

6.3

 

Repair Work ................................................................................................................................. 27

 

6.4

 

Meeting the requirements of RoHS ............................................................................................. 27

 

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Rectifying faults ................................................................................................................................... 28

 

7.1

 

Machine faults (error messages) ................................................................................................. 28

 

7.2

 

Customer checklist....................................................................................................................... 28

 

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Technical data ...................................................................................................................................... 29

 

8.1

 

Smootharc Elite MMA 162 ........................................................................................................... 29

 

9

 

Accessories, options ........................................................................................................................... 30

 

9.1

 

General accessories .................................................................................................................... 30

 

 

Summary of Contents for Smootharc Elite MMA 162 VRD

Page 1: ...Operating instructions Welding machine Smootharc Elite MMA 162 VRD 099 002050 BOC01 30 11 2009...

Page 2: ...olely to the function of the equipment No other form of liability regardless of type shall be accepted This exclusion of liability shall be deemed accepted by the user on commissioning the equipment T...

Page 3: ...he operating instructions In all their high tech components these welding machines embody future oriented advanced technology at the utmost level of quality Each of these products is carefully checked...

Page 4: ...ms 13 4 Machine description quick overview 14 4 1 Smootharc Elite MMA 162 VRD 14 4 1 1 Front view 14 4 1 2 Rear view 15 4 2 Machine control Operating elements 16 5 Design and function 17 5 1 General 1...

Page 5: ...2 1 Daily maintenance tasks 26 6 2 2 Monthly maintenance tasks 26 6 2 3 Annual test inspection and testing during operation 26 6 3 Repair Work 27 6 4 Meeting the requirements of RoHS 27 7 Rectifying f...

Page 6: ...l warning symbol The hazard is also highlighted using a symbol in the page margin CAUTION Working or operating procedures which must be closely observed to prevent possible minor personal injury The s...

Page 7: ...t points e g Insert the welding current lead socket into the relevant socket and lock Symbol Description Press Do not press Turn Switch 0 1 Switch off machine 0 1 Switch on machine ENTER enter the men...

Page 8: ...ich can result in potentially fatal electric shocks and burns on contact Even low voltages can cause you to get a shock and lead to accidents Do not touch any live parts in or on the machine Connectio...

Page 9: ...ny easily flammable objects such as matches or lighters Keep appropriate fire extinguishing equipment to hand in the working area Thoroughly remove any residue of flammable substances from the workpie...

Page 10: ...ia WTIA Technical Note No 7 Health and Safety Welding Published by WTIA PO Box 6165 Silverwater NSW 2128 Phone 02 9748 4443 Damage due to the use of non genuine parts The manufacturer s warranty becom...

Page 11: ...tipping over and injuring persons or being damaged itself during movement and set up Tilt resistance is guaranteed up to an angle of 10 according to IEC 60974 1 3 10 Set up and transport the machine...

Page 12: ...s of dust acid corrosive gases or substances may damage the equipment Avoid high volumes of smoke vapour oil vapour and grinding dust Avoid ambient air containing salt sea air Non permissible ambient...

Page 13: ...rmity The designated machine conforms to EC Directives and standards in terms of its design and construction EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC This declaration shall bec...

Page 14: ...ription 0 1 Carrying strap 2 Machine control See Machine control operating elements chapter 3 Connection socket welding current TIG Connection for workpiece lead MMA Electrode holder or workpiece lead...

Page 15: ...scription quick overview Smootharc Elite MMA 162 VRD 099 002050 BOC01 30 11 2009 15 4 1 2 Rear view Figure 4 2 Item Symbol Description 0 1 Mains connection cable 2 Main switch machine on off 3 Cooling...

Page 16: ...ch MMA welding TIG welding 2 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 AMP Welding current rotary dial Infinite adjustment of the welding current from 10A to maximum current 3 Ready for operation signal light Signa...

Page 17: ...ed connections and leads heat up and can cause burns if touched Check the welding current connections every day and lock by turning in clockwise direction if necessary CAUTION Damage due to the use of...

Page 18: ...mponents the following precautions should be observed Ensure that the working area is adequately ventilated Do not obstruct the air inlets and outlets of the machine Do not allow metal parts dust or o...

Page 19: ...s Mains plug socket and lead must be checked regularly by an electrician 5 5 1 Mains configuration NOTE The machine may be connected and operated on all TN or TT networks with a neutral conductor and...

Page 20: ...nd workpiece lead Figure 5 2 Item Symbol Description 0 1 Connection socket welding current TIG Connection for workpiece lead MMA Electrode holder or workpiece lead connection 2 Welding current connect...

Page 21: ...4 Hotstart device The hotstart device uses an increased ignition current to improve arc ignition There are presets for the optimum hotstart current and hotstart time parameters on the machine After st...

Page 22: ...en pausing work always place the welding torch on an insulated surface Prepare the welding torch according to the welding task in hand see torch operating instructions The welding torch shielding gas...

Page 23: ...the yellow protective cap when not using the shielding gas connection All shielding gas connections must be gas tight NOTE Before connecting the pressure reducer to the gas cylinder open the cylinder...

Page 24: ...trode and the workpiece arc ignites current increases to the main current set c Lift off the torch and swivel to the normal position Ending the welding process Remove the torch from the workpiece unti...

Page 25: ...ambient air The filter reduces the duty cycle of the welding machine via the reduced flow of cooling air The filter must be disassembled and cleaned regularly depending on the level of dirt blow out w...

Page 26: ...that they are fitted correctly and secured Operating message safety and adjustment devices Other general condition 6 2 2 Monthly maintenance tasks Casing damage front rear and side walls Transport ele...

Page 27: ...orised personnel otherwise the right to claim under warranty is void In all service matters always consult the dealer who supplied the machine Return deliveries of defective equipment subject to warra...

Page 28: ...xceeded Allow the machine to cool down whilst still switched on flashing Overvoltage primary Main supply voltage too high e g during generator operation Check mains supply voltage and correct as neces...

Page 29: ...alternation 10 min 60 DC 6 min welding 4 min idle Open circuit voltage 105 V Open circuit voltage VRD 33 V Mains voltage tolerances 1 x 230 V 40 to 15 Frequency 50 60 Hz Mains fuse safety fuse slow b...

Page 30: ...cessories 30 099 002050 BOC01 30 11 2009 9 Accessories options 9 1 General accessories Type Description Name ADAP 16 25 35 QMM Welding current socket adapter from 16 25 to 30 QMM ON FILTER Retrofit op...

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