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Operation Manual

SifWeld MTS300/400

www.sifweld.com

Peters House

The Orbital Centre

Icknield Way

Letchworth Garden City

Hertfordshire

SG6 1ET
Tel. +44 (0) 845 130 7757

TSX1D300MTS

TSX3D400MTS

MIG     

Approved

TIG

MMA

Summary of Contents for TSX1D300MTS

Page 1: ...ration Manual SifWeld MTS300 400 www sifweld com Peters House The Orbital Centre Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1ET Tel 44 0 845 130 7757 TSX1D300MTS TSX3D400MTS MIG Approved TIG MMA ...

Page 2: ...as been used in the design EN60974 1 Arc welding equipment Part 1 Welding power sources EN60974 10 Arc welding equipment Part 10 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC requirements Additional information restrictive use Class A equipment intended for use in locations other than residential By signing this document the undersigned declares as manufacturer or the manufacturer s authorised representative ...

Page 3: ...s damp environments wearing wet clothing and metal structures Try to avoid welding in cramped or restricted positions Ensure that the equipment is well maintained Repair or replace damaged or defective parts immediately Carry out any regular maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Safety against fumes and welding gases Locate the equipment in a well ventilated position Keep ...

Page 4: ...the cutting welding area Remove all flammable and combustible materials from the cutting welding zone and surrounding areas Do not cut weld fuel and lubricant containers even if empty These must be carefully cleaned before they can be cut welded Always allow the cut welded material to cool before touching it or placing it in contact with combustible or flammable material Do not work in atmospheres w...

Page 5: ...ment that has reached its end of life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility Handling of Compressed gas cylinders and regulators All cylinders and pressure regulators used in welding operations should be handled with care Never allow the electrode electrode holder or any other electrically hot parts to touch a cylinder Keep your head and face ...

Page 6: ...1 Preface 7 1 1 General 7 1 2 Introduction 8 1 3 Technical Specifications 9 1 4 Overview Of Machine 10 2 Installation 11 3 Operation 14 4 Troubleshooting 16 5 Maintenance 17 6 Warranty 18 Contents 6 ...

Page 7: ... authorised SifWeld dealer or visit the SifWeld web site at www sifweld com The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without prior notice Important notes Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise damage and personal harm are indicated with the NOTE notation Read these sections carefully and follow the instructions Disclaimer While every eff...

Page 8: ...rc characteristic and burn back adjustment leaves the wire stick out ready for the next weld Wire inch and Gas Check provides set up of the wire feed and gas setting with reduced wastage of wire or gas Added MMA welding capability delivers easy and high quality welding using electrodes including cast Iron stainless and low hydrogen Connection of the 17V or 26V TIG torch provides quality DC TIG scr...

Page 9: ...r source mm Weight Power source kg Dimensions Air cooled package mm Weight Air cooled package kg Dimensions Water cooled package mm Weight Water cooled package kg 300Amps 35 400Amps 100 12 8 KVA 18 2 KVA 45 0Amps 51 0Amps 26 6Amps 34 0Amps 35 0Amps 26 0Amps 28 0Amps 27 0Amps Gear Driven 4 Roll Gear Driven 4 Roll IP21S IP21S F F 550 x 290 x 680 550 x 290 x 680 33 43 1270 x 510 x 1110 1270 x 510 x 1...

Page 10: ... Current Control 10 Welding Cable Connection 11 MIG MMA TIG Mode Selector Switch 12 Amperage Meter 13 Inductance Control 14 Crater Voltage Control 15 Earth Cable Connection Rear View 16 Burn Back Control 17 CO2 Heating Socket 18 Welding Cable Connection 19 Data Plate 20 Primary Input Cable 21 Primary Power Switch 22 Water Cooler Power Socket 23 Control Cable Connection 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 1...

Page 11: ... protection class of the machine IP21S allows for outside transit and storage only NOTE Never aim metallic grinding spray sparks towards the equipment Input connection Before connecting the machine you should ensure that the correct supply is available Details of the machine requirements can be found on the data plate of the machine or in the technical parameters shown in the manual The equipment ...

Page 12: ...hine and tighten it clockwise Connect the other end connection on the rear of the wire feed unit Insert the multi pin plug of the interconnection cable set into the control cable socket of the welding machine and connect the other connection into the rear of the wire feed unit Ensure that the groove size in the feeding position on the drive roll matches the contact tip size of the welding torch an...

Page 13: ... hose to the regulator flow meter located on the shield gas cylinder and connect the other end to the machine Open the valve on the TIG torch and scratch the electrode on the work piece to start the arc MMA welding Insert the cable plug with electrode holder into the socket on the front panel of the welding machine and tighten it clockwise Insert the cable plug of the work return lead into the sock...

Page 14: ...clockwise to get lower inductance and harder arc turn it clockwise to get higher inductance and softer arc Gener ally select harder arc at lower current while select softer arc at higher currents 3 Select the correct welding current and welding voltage by adjusting the current control knob and voltage control knob on the wire feeder 4 Select 2T or 4T operation mode In 2T mode arc is ignited by pus...

Page 15: ...ort circuit welding set the welding current according to the table below 2 Welding speed selection The welding quality and productivity should be taken into consideration for the selection of wire feed speed In the case that the welding speed increases it weakens the protection effect and quickens the cooling As a consequence it is not good for weld bead shaping In the event that the speed is too s...

Page 16: ...s broken The earth cable is not well connected with the wire feeder The welding torch is not well connected with the wire feeder The mains voltage is too low The drive roll does not match the wire size being used The wire feeder is clogged The wire feeder cable is not well connected The control cable of the wire feeder is not well connected with power supply The contact tip of the welding torch is...

Page 17: ...ble before removing the machine s case Perform the following cleaning and maintenance at least every six months 1 Clean the interior of the machine and the fan grills net of any dust and grime stains for example with a soft brush and vacuum cleaner Do not use pressurised air The contaminant may become compressed into the grooves of the coolers Do not use a pressure washing device 2 Check the elect...

Page 18: ...scope of the warranty Any warranty repair must be performed by Weldability Sif or an Authorised SifWeld Service Centre The customer is responsible for all shipping costs and risk associated with items that are returned covered under warranty Weldability Sif may opt to refund the purchase price less any costs and depreciation due to use and wear Faults defects found under warranty should be reporte...

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Page 20: ...www sifweld com Peters House The Orbital Centre Icknield Way Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1ET Tel 44 0 845 130 7757 Fax 44 0 800 970 7757 Email sales weldability sif com www sifweld com ...

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