ESAB 453cc, Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PARAGRAPH
TITLE PAGE
SAFETY
ENGLISH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 4, 5
FRENCH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................ 6, 7
SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2 Receiving-Handling .............................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Description ........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.1 Power Source ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 Volt-Ampere Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 9
1.4 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Location ............................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Receiving, Unpacking and Placement ................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Primary (Input) Electrical Connection ..................................................................................................10
2.4 Secondary (Output) Welding Connections .......................................................................................... 12
2.5 Control Connections ............................................................................................................................ 12
SECTION 3 OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Controls ................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1.1 Power Switch (ON-OFF) ..................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.2 Arc Force 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 indicator ......................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Operation Set-Up ................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Stick Welding, Arc Gouging, Tig Welding ............................................................................................15
3.2.2 Mig Spray Arc and Flux Cored Welding ............................................................................................... 15
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3 Inspection .and Service ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Fan Motor ............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.3.2 Transformer .......................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.3 Control Circuit ......................................................................................................................................16
4.3.4 Over Temperature Protection ............................................................................................................... 16
4.3.5 Digital Voltmeter/Ammeter Calibration ................................................................................................. 16
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Testing and Replacing Bridge Assembly Components ........................................................................ 17
5.3 PCB Voltage Test ................................................................................................................................. 17
5.6 Troubleshooting Information Table....................................................................................................... 18
SECTION 6 PARTS ................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Ordering ............................................................................................................................................... 19