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Introduction
The welding machines
BESTER 215MP
enables
welding:
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MIG
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FCAW-SS
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MMA
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TIG
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Lift-TIG
The following equipment has been added to
BESTER 215MP
:
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Work lead – 3m
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MIG welding gun – 4m
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Driving roll V0.8/V1,0 for solid wire (mounted in the
wire feeder).
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Gas hose 2m
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User manual
For MIG and FCAW-SS process, the technical
specification describes:
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Type of welding wire
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Wire diameter
Recommended equipment, which can be bought by
user, was mentioned in the chapter "Accessories”.
Installation and Operator Instructions
Read this entire section before installation or operation
of the machine.
Location and Environment
This machine will operate in standard environments.
However, it is important that simple preventative
measures are followed to assure long life and reliable
operation:
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Do not place or operate this machine on a surface
with an incline greater than 10° from horizontal.
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Do not use this machine for pipe thawing.
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This machine must be located where there is free
circulation of clean air without restrictions for air
movement to and from the air vents. Do not cover
the machine with paper, cloth or rags when switched
on.
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Dirt and dust that can be drawn into the machine
should be kept to a minimum.
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This machine has a protection rating of IP21. Keep it
dry when possible and do not place it on wet ground
or in puddles.
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Do not use in rain or snow.
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Locate the machine away from radio controlled
machinery. Normal operation may adversely affect
the operation of nearby radio controlled machinery,
which may result in injury or equipment damage.
Read the section on electromagnetic compatibility in
this manual.
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Do not operate in areas with an ambient temperature
greater than 40°C.
Duty cycle and Overheating
The duty cycle of a welding machine is the percentage of
time in a 10 minute cycle at which the welder can
operate the machine at rated welding current.
Example: 60% duty cycle
Welding for 6 minutes.
Break for 4 minutes.
Excessive extension of the duty cycle will cause the
thermal protection circuit to activate.
The machine is protected from overheating by a
temperature sensor.
Input Supply Connection
WARNING
Only a qualified electrician can connect the welding
machine to the supply network. Installation had to be
made in accordance with the appropriate National
Electrical Code and local regulations.
Check the input voltage, phase and frequency supplied
to this machine before turning it on. Verify the
connection of ground wires from the machine to the input
source. The welding machine
BESTER 215MP
, must be
connected to a correctly installed plug-in socket with an
earth pin.
Input voltage is 230V, 50/60Hz. For more information
about input supply refer to the technical specification
section of this manual and to the rating plate of the
machine.
Make sure that the amount of mains power available
from the input supply is adequate for normal operation of
the machine. The necessary delayed fuse (or circuit
breaker with "D" characteristic) and cable sizes are
indicated in the technical specification section of this
manual.
