Tweco ARCMASTER 401MST, Operating Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ............................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 General Safety Information for Victor Regulator ............................................... 1-5
1.03 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-7
1.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 1-8
1.05 Precautions De Securite En Soudage A L’arc .................................................. 1-9
1.06 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc ................................................................. 1-9
1.07 Informations Générales de Sécurité .............................................................. 1-14
1.08 Principales Normes De Securite ................................................................... 1-16
1.09 Graphique de Symbole .................................................................................. 1-17
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................ 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification ................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt of Equipment ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.05
User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.06 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-2
2.07 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.08 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.09 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP ................................................ 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04
Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1
3.05 High Frequency Introduction .......................................................................... 3-3
3.06 High Frequency Interference ........................................................................... 3-4
3.07 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-4
3.08 ArcMaster 401MST Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ............. 3-6
3.09 Welding Parameters ...................................................................................... 3-11
3.10 Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) Welding ............................................................. 3-14
3.11 Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding ................................................................ 3-16
3.12 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire ..................... 3-18
3.13 Setup for FCAW Flux Core Arc Welding ......................................................... 3-20
3.14 Special Function ........................................................................................... 3-22
3.15 Shielding Gas Flowmeter/ Regulator Operating Instructions ......................... 3-23