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EQUIPMENT WEIGHT OVER 30kg: Move this equipment with care and with the help of another
person. Lifting may be dangerous for your physical health.
CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the electrode,
electrode holder, work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders
must be located away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding
process including sparks and heat sources.
HF
CAUTION: The high frequency used for contact-free ignition with TIG (GTAW) welding, can interfere
with the operation of insufficiently shielded computer equipment, EDP centers and industrial robots,
even causing complete system breakdown. TIG (GTAW) welding may interfere with electronic
telephone networks and with radio and TV reception.
Installation and Operator Instructions
Read this entire section before installation or operation
of the machine.
Location and Environment
This machine can operate in harsh 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 15° 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:
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270SX:
IP23
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400SX:
IP23
Keep it dry when possible and do not place it on wet
ground or in puddles.
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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.
Input Supply Connection
Check the input voltage, phase, and frequency supplied
to this machine before turning it on. The allowable input
voltage is indicated in the technical specification section
of this manual and on the rating plate of the machine.
Be sure that the machine is grounded.
Make sure the power available at the input connection is
adequate for normal operation of the machine. The fuse
rating and cable sizes are both indicated in the technical
specification section of this manual.
Input Supply From Engine Driven Generators
The machines are designed to operate on engine driven
generators as long as the auxiliary can supply adequate
voltage, frequency and power as indicated in the
"Technical Specification" section of this manual. The
auxiliary supply of the generator must also meet the
following conditions:
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Vac peak voltage: below 670V.
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Vac frequency: in the range of 50 and 60Hz.
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RMS voltage of the AC waveform: 400Vac ± 15%.
It is important to check these conditions because many
engine driven generators produce high voltage spikes.
Operation of this machine with engine driven generators
not conforming to these conditions is not recommended
and may damage the machine.
Output Connections
A quick disconnect system using Twist-Mate
TM
cable
plugs is used for the welding cable connections. Refer
to the following sections for more information on
connecting the machine for operation of stick welding
(MMA) or TIG welding.
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(+) Positive Quick Disconnect: Positive output
connector for the welding circuit.
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(-) Negative Quick Disconnect: Negative output
connector for the welding circuit.
Stick Welding (MMA)
First determine the proper electrode polarity for the
electrode to be used. Consult the electrode data for this
information. Then connect the output cables to the
output terminals of the machine for the selected polarity.
Shown here is the connection method for DC(+) welding.
Connect the electrode cable to the (+) terminal and the
work clamp to the (-) terminal. Insert the connector with
the key lining up with the keyway and rotate
approximately ¼ turn clockwise. Do not over tighten.
For DC(-) welding, switch the cable connections at the
machine so that the electrode cable is connected to (-)
and the work clamp is connected to (+).