Paton PRO-160, User Manual

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PATON PRO DC MMA/TIG/MIG/MAG
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8. GENERATOR OPERATION
The power supply is suitable for generator operation, provided as follows:
When working with
an electrode
Set current value for
MMA and TIG
When working with a wire
diameter of
MIG/MAG
Minimum generator
power
Ø2 not more than 80А not more than Ø 0.6 mm 3.0 kVA
Ø3 not more than 120А not more than Ø 0.8 mm 4.5 kVA
Ø4 not more than 160А not more than Ø 1.0 mm 6.0 kVA
Ø5 not more than 200А not more than Ø 1.0 mm 7.7 kVA
Ø 6 fusible not more than 250А not more than Ø 1.2 mm 10 kVA
Ø 6 fusible not more than 270А not more than Ø 1.2 mm 12.0 kVA
Ø 6 not more than 350А not more than Ø 1.4 mm 16.0 kVA
Ø 8 fusible not more t han 500А not more than Ø 1.6 mm 30.5 kVA
Ø 8 up to 630A not more than Ø 2.0 mm 42.0 kVA
For trouble-free operation! The output line-to-line voltage of the generator must not
exceed the permissible limits:
- 160-260V (for ProMIG-200/250);
- 320-440V for all three phases (for ProMIG-270/350/500/630).
9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caution! Before opening the unit for preventive maintenance, be sure to turn it off and
remove the mains plug. Allow the internal circuits of the unit to discharge (about 5
minutes), and only then proceed to other actions. When leaving, install a sign prohibiting to
start the unit.
In order to keep the unit operational for many years, be sure to follow several rules:
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carry out a safety inspection at specified intervals (see Section "Safety instructions");
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with intensive use, we recommend that you blow the unit with dry compressed air
every six months.
Caution! Blowing from a short distance can result in damage to the
electronic components;
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if there is a lot of dust, clean the cooling system ducts manually.
10. STORAGE
Store the conserved and packaged source under storage conditions 4 in accordance
with GOST 15150-69 for a period of 5 years.
The de-conserved source should be stored in dry closed premises at an air
temperature not lower than +5
0
С. The premises should be free of acid vapours and other
active substances.