Thermal Arc 175 SE ARC MASTER, Руководство по эксплуатации

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INTRODUCTION ARC MASTER 175 SE
March 20, 2008 2-1 Manual 0-5054
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION
2.01 How to Use This Manual
This Operating Manual applies the part numbers
listed on page i. If none are underlined, they are all
covered by this manual. To ensure safe operation,
read the entire manual, including the chapter on safety
instructions and warnings. Throughout this manual,
the word WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE may appear.
Pay particular attention to the information provided
under these headings. These special annotations are
easily recognized as follows:
!
WARNING
Gives information regarding possible per-
sonal injury. Warnings will be enclosed in
a box such as this.
CAUTION
Refers to possible equipment damage.
Cautions will be shown in bold type.
NOTE
Offers helpful information concerning
certain operating procedures. Notes will
be shown in italics.
2.02 Equipment Identification
The unit’s identification number (specification or part
number), model, and serial number usually appear
on a nameplate attached to the machine. Equipment
which does not have a nameplate attached to the
machine is identified only by the specification or part
number printed on the shipping container. Record
these numbers for future reference.
2.03 Receipt of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against
the invoice to make sure it is complete and inspect
the equipment for possible damage due to shipping.
If there is any damage, notify the carrier immediately
to file a claim. Furnish complete information concern-
ing damage claims or shipping errors to the location
in your area listed in the inside back cover of this
manual. Include all equipment identification numbers
as described above along with a full description of
the parts in error.
2.04 Description
This compact inverter welding machine has infinitely
adjustable welding current from 5 to 175 amps. It
runs standard general purpose SMAW 3/32” (2.5mm)
electrodes for light gauge work, generally less than
1/8” (3.2mm) thick, and SMAW 1/8” (3.2mm) elec-
trodes for heavier material. The unit also has a Lift TIG
(GTAW) welding mode that offers stable TIG welding
characteristics when used with a suitable TIG torch
and shielding gas.
2.05 Transportation Methods
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. DO NOT TOUCH
live electric parts. Disconnect input power
conductors from de-energized supply
line before moving the welding power
source.
!
WARNING
FALLING EQUIPMENT can cause serious
personal injury and equipment damage.
Lift unit with handle on top of case. Use handcart or
similar device of adequate capacity. If using a fork
lift vehicle, place secure unit on a proper skid before
transporting.
2.06 Duty Cycle
The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source,
is a statement of the time it may be operated at its
rated welding current output without exceeding the
temperature limits of the insulation of the component
parts. To explain the 10 minute duty cycle period
the following example is used. Suppose a Welding
Power Source is designed to operate at a 20% duty
cycle, 175 amperes at 27 volts. This means that it
has been designed and built to provide the rated
amperage (175A) for 2 minutes, i.e. arc welding time,