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OPERATOR MANUAL 

ISSUE 2

XTM353S

XTM403S

XTM-WF100

Summary of Contents for XTM-WF100

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL ISSUE 2 XTM353S XTM403S XTM WF100 ...

Page 2: ...per maintanance this equipment should provide years of reliable service All our systems conform to ISO9001 2000 and are independently audited by NQA The entire product range carries the CE mark and is constructed in accordance with European directives and the product specific standards where they apply Further Information Parweld is the UK s leading supplier of MIG TIG and Plasma torches and consu...

Page 3: ... 5 3 Input and grounding connection 8 5 4 Output Polarity Connections 8 5 5 Changing drive roll sets 9 5 6 Welding wire installation 9 5 7 torch installation 9 5 8 Work return lead connection 9 5 9 Shielding gas connection 10 6 0 Operation 10 6 1 Feeding wire electrode 10 6 2 Spot Weld Mode 10 6 2 Optimising weld parameters 10 7 0 Fault finding 11 8 0 Accessories 14 9 0 Statement of Warranty 15 ...

Page 4: ...use worn damaged under sized or poorly spliced cables Do not drape cables over your body If earth grounding of the work piece is required ground it directly with a separate cable Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work ground or another electrode from a different machine Use only well maintained equipment Repair or replace damaged parts at once Maintain unit according to manual ...

Page 5: ...ons Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to prevent welding current from travelling along possibly unknown paths and causing electric shock sparks and fire hazards Cut off welding wire at contact tip when not in use Wear oil free protective garments such as leather gloves heavy shirt cuffless trousers high shoes and a cap Remove any combustibles such as a butane...

Page 6: ...voltage and wire feed speed controls provides versatility with ease of use and accuracy Other features include separate wire feed unit for remote operation an integral gas cylinder mounting undercarriage an adjustable Argon flow regulator with cylinder pressure gauge and inlet hose a Parweld MIG torch and a 3 0m work cable with clamp Digital meters display the actual welding voltage and amperage a...

Page 7: ...ains cable 10 Control circuit protection fuse 11 Gas cylinder retention chain to be used when a gas cylinder is mounted on the rear tray 12 Auxiliary output 240V 3A auxiliary output for use with water cooler or small power tools 13 Protection fuse for the Auxiliary output 14 Socket for the interconnection cable to link to the wire feeder 15 Welding power connection to connect to the inter connect ...

Page 8: ...king material Remove accessories from Gas Bottle Platform Roll the machine off the skid 5 2 Location Locate the welder in a dry location where there is free circulation of clean air into the louvres in the back and out the front A location that minimizes the amount of smoke and dirt drawn into the rear louvres reduces the chance of dirt accumulation that can block air passages and cause overheatin...

Page 9: ... the wire spool all the way onto the shaft and refit the plastic retaining nut Note There is a friction brake on the reel hub assembly to prevent the wire spool over running when welding stops ensure the this is slackened to the minimum setting It can be adjusted by means of the nut visible when the plastic nut is removed 5 Turn the Spool until the free end of the electrode is accessible While sec...

Page 10: ...t voltage midway between high low voltages NOTE Check that drive rolls and torch parts are correct for the wire size and type being used 3 The optimum idle roll pressure varies with type of wire wire diameter surface conditions lubrication and hardness As a general rule hard wires may require greater pressure and soft or aluminium wire may require less pressure than the factory setting The optimum...

Page 11: ...e weld start This control should be adjusted to give a smoother start to the weld 17 Inductance setting XTM403S only This allows 2 levels of inductance to give the desired arc characteristics typically for low amperage with dip transfer you should use the low inductance setting as this speeds the burn off of the wire in dip transfer mode For higher amperages and spray transfer the higher inductanc...

Page 12: ...t lower voltage range and reduce wire feed speed Increase travel speed Problem Cause Corrective Action Lack Of Penetration shallow Fusion between weld metal and Base metal Improper joint preparation Material too thick Joint preparation and design must provide access to bottom of groove while maintaining Proper welding wire extension and arc characteristics Improper weld technique Maintain normal g...

Page 13: ...tension Incorrect liner Blocked liner Bird nesting Burn back Bird nesting Excessive feed roll pressure Incorrect or blocked liner Incorrect contact tip size Contact tip overheating Restriction in torch cable Misaligned drive rolls or wire guides Excessive cable kinkage Problem Cause Corrective Action Burn back Improper voltage setting Improper stick out Erratic wire feed Incorrect or blocked liner...

Page 14: ... and clarity Calibrated to operate at an inlet pressure of 30PSI Sensitive needle valve provides easy adjustment and the downward facing outlet connection eliminates hose kinking Fittings Fitted with standard 3 89 BSP inlet and valves Fittings Fitted with standard 3 89 BSP outlet Fitted with 5 89 BSP inlet connections Stock Code Description outlet connections Stock Code Description 706101 Flow Met...

Page 15: ...fitness for any particular purpose Limitation of Liability Parweld shall not under any circumstances be liable for special indirect or consequential damages such as but not limited to lost profits and business interruption The remedies of the purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of Parweld with respect to any contract or anything done in connection therewith such as the perfo...

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