Assembling the return cable-clamp
below the currents corresponding to various electrode diameters:
Fig. E
ø Electrode (mm) Welding current (A)
min. max.
1.6 25 - 50
Assembling the welding cable-electrode holder c lamp
2 40 - 80
Fig. F
2.5 60 - 110
3.2 80 - 160
W ARNING! Position the welding machine on a flat surface
4 120 - 200
- The user must consider that, according to the electrode diameter ,
with sufficient carrying capacity f or its weight, to prevent it from
higher current values must be used for flat welding, whereas for
tipping or moving hazardously .
vertical or overhead welds lower current values are necessar y .
- In addition to being determined b y the selected current intensity , the
CONNECTION TO THE MAIN POWER SUPPL Y
mechanical characteristics of the welded join are determined by the
- Before making any electrical connection, make sure the rating data
other welding parameters i.e. arc length, working rate and position,
of the welding machine correspond to the mains voltage and
electrode diameter and quality (to store the electrodes correctly
frequency availab le at the place of installation.
keep them dry and protected by suitable packaging or containers).
- The welding machine should only be connected to a power supply
system with the neutral conductor connected to earth.
Welding pr ocedure
- T o comply with the requirements of the EN 61000-3-11 (Flick er)
- Holding the mask IN FRONT OF THE F ACE, strike the electrode tip
standard we recommend connecting the welding machine to
on the workpiece as if you were striking a match. This is the correct
interface points of the power supply that hav e an impedance of less
strike-up method.
than Zmax =0,2 ohm.
W ARNING: do not hit the electrode on the workpiece, this could
damage the electrode and make strike-up difficult.
PLUG AND OUTLET . (For welding machines without a plug) :
- As soon as arc is ignited, tr y to maintain a distance from the
connect a normalised plug (2P + T , 3P + T) having sufficient capacity-
workpiece equal to the diameter of the electrode in use. K eep this
to the power cable and prepare a mains outlet fitted with fuses or an
distance as much constant as possib le f or the duration of the weld.
automatic circuit-breaker ; the special earth terminal should be
Remember that the angle of the electrode as it advances should be
connected to the earth conductor (yellow-green) of the power supply
of 20-30 grades (Fig.H).
line. T able 1 (T AB.1) shows the recommended delay ed fuse sizes in
- At the end of the weld bead, bring the end of the electrode backward,
amps, chosen according to the max. nominal current supplied by the
in order to fill the weld crater , quickly lift the electrode from the weld
welding machine, and the nominal voltage of the main power supply .
pool to extinguish the arc.
For welders with double voltage supply , it is necessar y to set the
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WELD BEAD
blocking screw of the voltage-rev erse switch in the position corre
Fig. I
sponding to the voltage really availab le (see example below).
Fig. G
7. MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
W ARNING! BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE
Failure to observe the above rules will make the (Class 1) saf ety
OP ERA T ION S M AKE S URE TH E WE LDI NG MACHI NE IS
sy s te m i n st al le d by th e ma nu f ac tu re r in ef fe c ti ve w it h
SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAIN POWER
consequent serious risks to persons (e.g. electric shock) and
SUPPL Y .
objects (e.g. fire).
EXTRAORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE:
CONNECTION OF THE WELDING CABLES
EXTRAORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE OPERA TIONS SHOULD BE
WARNIN G! BE FOR E M AKI NG T HE FO LLOWIN G
CARRIED OUT ONL Y AND EXCLUSIVEL Y BY SKILLED OR
A UTHORISED ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS.
CONNECTIONS MAKE SURE THE WELDING MACHINE IS
SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM THE PO WER
W ARNING! BEFORE REMO VING THE WELDING MACHINE
SUPPL Y OUTLET .
P ANELS AND WORKING INSIDE THE MA CHINE MAKE SURE THE
T able 1 (T AB. 1) gives the recommended values for the welding cables
2
WELDING MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED
(in mm ) depending on the maximum current supplied by the welding
FROM THE MAIN POWER SUPPL Y OUTLET .
machine.
If checks are made inside the welding machine while it is live, this
may cause serious electric shoc k due to direct contact with live
Connecting the electrode-holder clamp welding cable
parts and/or injury due to direct contact with moving par ts.
On the end take a special ter minal that is used to close the uncov ered
- Inspect the welding machine regularly , with a frequency depending
part of the electrode.
on use and the dustiness of the environment, and remove the dust
For welding machines supplied with a terminal, this cable is connected
deposited on the transf or mer , using a jet of dr y compressed air
to the terminal with the symbol .
(max. 10 bar).
- At the same time make sure the electrical connections are tight and
Connecting the welding current return cable
check the wiring for damage to the insulation.
This is connected to the piece being welded or to the metal bench
- At the end of these operations re-assemble the panels of the
supporting it, as close as possible to the join being made. For welding
welding machine and screw the fastening screws right down.
machines supplied with a terminal, the cable is connected to the
- Never , ev er carr y out welding operations while the welding
machine is open.
terminal with the symbol .
- If necessary use a very thin lay er of grease, at a high temperature ,
to lubricate the moving par ts of the regulators (threaded shaft,
6. WELDING: DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCEDURE
sliding surfaces, shunts etc.).
These welding machines consist of a drooping specification, single
- Replacing the power supply cab le: before replacing the cab le,
phase transformer and are suitable for welding with alternating current
identify the screw-connecting ter minals L1 and L2 (N) on the
using coated electrodes (E 43 R type) based on the diameters given
switches (Fig.L).
on the data plate .
T o switch on the welding machine operate the main switch (Fig. B-1).
The intensity of the supplied welding current can be adjusted
_______________(I)______________
continuously , by means of a manually operated magnetic shunt (Fig.
B-2), or step-by-step by means of a manually operated switch (Fig. B-
3).
MANU ALE ISTRUZIONE
CHECK THE WELDING MACHINE MODEL.
N.B. In the case of a welding machine with switch, current adjustment
should be carried out with the main s witch (Fig. B-1) in the O position
(off).
The value of the current setting, (I ) can be read in Amps on the
2
A TTENZIONE:
graduated scale (Fig. B-4) on the top or side panel of machines where
P R I M A D I U T I L I Z Z A R E L A S A L D AT R I C E L E G G E R E
it is provided.
A TTENT AMENTE IL MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONE!
THERMOST A TIC PRO TECTION
SALDA TRICI MANUALI AD ARCO PER ELETTRODO RIVESTITO
This welder is automatically protected from thermic overheating
(MMA) A SERVIZIO LIMIT A TO.
(t he r mo st at a ut om at ic r e- st ar t) . Wh en t he w in di ng s re ac h
Nota: Nel testo che segue verrà impiegato il termine “saldatrice” .
performance temperature, the protections cut off the supply circuit,
igniting the yellow lamp on the front panel (B-5). After a few minutes’
1. SICUREZZA GENERALE PER LA SALD A TURA AD ARCO
cooling the protection will reopen the supply line and tur n off the yellow
lamp. The welder is ready for fur ther use.
WELDING
- Use electrodes suitable for working in alter nating current.
- Evitare i contatti diretti con il circuito di saldatura; la tensione a
- The welding current must be regulated according to the diameter of
vuoto fornita dal generatore può essere pericolosa in talune
the electrode in use and the type of the joint to be carried out: see
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