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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-15-591-A

February, 2001

453cc & 553cc

DC WELDING POWER SOURCES

These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators.  If you are not fully familiar with the
principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding equipment, we urge you to read our
booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging," Form 52-
529.  Do NOT permit  untrained persons to install, operate, or maintain this equipment.  Do NOT
attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these
instructions.  If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact your supplier for further
information. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions before installing or operating this
equipment.

This manual provides complete instructions for the following power sources:

                      453cc

             553cc

                        Item No.

            Item No.

ESAB 230/460 vac, 3 ph., 60 Hz

453cc - 0558001274

553cc - 0558001278

ESAB 230/460/575 vac, 3ph., 60 Hz

453cc - 0558001275

553cc - 0558001279

ESAB 220/400 vac, 3 ph., 50 Hz

453cc - 0558001276

553cc - 0558001280

ESAB 220/400 vac, 3 ph., 50 Hz, CE

453cc - 0558001277

553cc - 0558001281

Summary of Contents for 453cc

Page 1: ...stall operate or maintain this equipment Do NOT attempt to install or operate this equipment until you have read and fully understand these instructions Ifyoudonotfullyunderstandtheseinstructions cont...

Page 2: ...ibility for any malfunction which results from improper use faulty maintenance damage improper repair or alteration by anyone other than the manufacturer or a service facility designated by the manufa...

Page 3: ...rce Control 14 3 1 3 Contactor Or Remote Switch 14 3 1 4 Current Panel Remote Switch 14 3 1 5 Current Control 14 3 1 6 Over Temperature Indicator 15 3 1 7 Voltmeter and Ammeter 15 3 1 8 Fault indicato...

Page 4: ...s on the workpiece which might pro duce flammable or toxic vapors Do not do hot work on closed containers They may explode 4 Have fire extinguishing equipment handy for instant use such as a garden ho...

Page 5: ...ke an arc on a cylinder 5 For additional information refer to CGA Standard P 1 Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders which is available from Compressed Gas Association 1235 Je...

Page 6: ...e par des cha nes de PR CAUTIONS DE S CURIT AVERTISSEMENT Ces r gles de s curit ont pour objet d assurer votre protection Veillez lire et observer les pr cautions nonc es ci dessous avant de monter l...

Page 7: ...articuli res en mati re de ventilation indiqu es l alin a 6 de la norme Z49 1 de l AWS 5 ENTRETIEN DE L QUIPEMENT Un quipement entretenu de fa on d fectueuse ou inad quate risque non seulement de r al...

Page 8: ...tifiertypedcunitwithsolidstatecontactor and control circuitry It provides the volt ampere char acteristics desired for conventional Stick welding Table 1 1 Specifications for 453cc and 553cc 60 00 100...

Page 9: ...te Control Kit described above The current adjustment is limited to the range as set by the current control on the power source The contactor and current panel remote switches on the power source must...

Page 10: ...switch Secure the strain relief on the input cable The chassis must be connected to an approved electrical ground Failure to do so may result in electrical shock severe burns or death SECTION 2 INSTAL...

Page 11: ...should be followed if they specify sizes other than those listed above Rated Input 100 Duty Cycle Rating Volts Amps Figure 2 1 Connecting Primary Power Leads Table 2 1 Recommended Input Conductor Size...

Page 12: ...Secondary 2 5 CONTROL CONNECTIONS Refer to Figure 2 3 2 5 1 Remote Control Optional This function is provided by an optional 14 pin recep tacle J2 located on the front panel directly below connector...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 2 3 CONTROL CONNECTIONS OUTPUT RECEPTACLE 2 4 SW POWER SWITCH 63A 600V CKT BREAKERS 10A 32VDC 250VAC SECTION 2 INSTALLATION...

Page 14: ...y The lower settings provide less short circuit current and a softer morestablearc Thehighersettingsprovidemoreshort circuit current and a forceful more penetrating arc For most Stick welding set the...

Page 15: ...ower source If Tig welding connect work cable to the workpiece and to the positive terminal of the power source Connect Tig torch cable to the negative terminal of the power source B Place the Power O...

Page 16: ...parks 4 3 1 Fan Motor Keep the fan motor free of accumulated dust and dirt 4 3 2 Transformer Other than periodically cleaning the dust and dirt from the transformer no maintenance is required Ensure t...

Page 17: ...l The meter should read minimum of 5 megohms 5 Reverse leads and check each SCR All read ings should again show high resistance The SCRs are bad if they show low resistance in either direction 6 Check...

Page 18: ...panel will be lit Let unit cool down D Solid state breaker tripped due to current overload E PC board defective or loose PC board connector s if loose reinsert if defective replace Limited Output or...

Page 19: ...only genuine ESAB parts and products be used with this equipment The use of non ESAB parts may void your warranty Replacement parts may be ordered from your ESAB distributor For a list of Authorized...

Page 20: ...20 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc View 1 Front...

Page 21: ...21 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc View 2 Top Panel...

Page 22: ...22 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc View 3 Angled Front...

Page 23: ...23 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc View 4 Rear...

Page 24: ...24 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc View 5 Internal Rear View...

Page 25: ...25 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc View 6 Internal Front View...

Page 26: ...APPLY ELECTRICAL JOINT COMPOUND ITEM 124 TO ALL COPPER TO COPPER ALUMINUM TO COPPER AND ALUMINUM TO ALUMINUM CONNECTIONS 4 CUT FAN MOTOR 82062334 ITEM 16 LEADS TO 10 FROM MOTOR AND INSTALL FASTONS 95...

Page 27: ...27 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc Wiring Diagram Primary 3 PH D 0558001569...

Page 28: ...28 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 453cc 553cc Wiring Diagram Secondary 50 60 HZ D 0558001570 A...

Page 29: ...E DIGITAL METER PCB P10 22 36635 4 CLIP SKID 23 37861GY 1 BASE 24 37862GY 1 PANEL FRONT BOTTOM 25 37863YL 1 PANEL RIGHT SIDE 26 37864YL 1 PANEL LEFT SIDE 27 37865 1 CONTROL PANEL 28 37867GY 1 PANEL RE...

Page 30: ...C 220 400 65 954912 1 LABEL SCHEM 230 460V 220 400 575 66 2091514 1 LABEL WARNING WELD AND CUT 67 2091558 1 LABEL GND BLK 50 X 1 38 69 13730632 1 POT LIN 10K 2W 88L R1 70 13730763 1 NAME PLATE CODE SE...

Page 31: ...032GY 1 PANEL FRONT TOP 144 0558001038 1 INSULATOR 145 180W66 AR TYWRAP LARGE 146 180W68 AR TYWRAP SMALL 147 36043GY 1 BRACKET FAN 148 36048GY 4 LEG AFRAME 149 36049GY 1 BAIL LIFTING 150 36070GY 1 BRA...

Page 32: ...Repair Stations C TECHNICAL SERVICE Telephone 800 ESAB 123 Fax 843 664 4452 Part Numbers Technical Applications Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM EST Performance Features Technical Specifications Equipment Rec...

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