Magmaweld TD 355, User Manual

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Figure 4: Welding Cable Sockets
2.4 WELDING CONNECTIONS
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According to the electrode to be used, insert the
welding cables, with correct polarity into the
welding and earth cable sockets
(3) and tighten
them by turning clock-wise.
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Connect the earth clamp tightly to the workpiece
as close as possible to the welding area.
2.5 WELDING ADJUSTMENTS
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By turning the current adjustment lever (2)
clockwise, current is increased (Figure 5).
Approximate value of the adjusted current can be
read on the current adjustment indicator
(4) above
the machine.
Ÿ
The mach ne s ready to weld.
F gure 5: Current Adjustment Lever
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Below table is given as a reference for current
adjustment of mild steel electrodes, please refer to
the electrode manufacturer's recommendations
2.3 ELECTRIC PLUG INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION TO THE MAINS
Figure 2: Electric Plug Connection
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Since mains connection sockets may vary from
factory to factory, an appropriate plug must be
installed to the built-in mains cable of the machine
by qualified electricians. Please observe that the
earth cable is in yellow/green colour and labelled
as .
Diameter Rutile Basic Cellulosic
2.0
2.5
3.25
4.0
5.0
40-60 A
60-90 A 60-90 A 60-100 A
100-140 A 100-130 A 70-130 A
140-180 A 140-180 A 120-170 A
200-240 A 200-250 A 160-200 A
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INSTALLATION&OPERATION
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Before plugging your machine to the electrical line
check carefully the 3 phase with a voltmeter and
then insert the plug into the ma ns socket.
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SWITCH ON the machine via power switch (1) and
observe the fan noise and illumination of the power
lamp.
While inserting the plug into the
ma ns socket, pay attention that
main switch is positioned to “OFF”
“0”.
Figure 3: Mains Connection
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