MAINTENANCE
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7. WELDING CU ENT INDICATO (Rif.7 - Picture 1 Page
4.): this indicator lights up when the set current value (in am-
peres) or read value (in the case of welding in progress) is
being displayed.
8. MMA COATED ELECT ODE WELDING INDICA-
TO (Rif.8 - Picture 1 Page 4.): normal basic and rutile coat-
ed electrodes can be welded in this mode.
9. TIG WELDING WITH LIFT STA T INDICATO
(Rif.9 - Picture 1 Page 4.) : this TIG welding mode is carried
out with the following procedure:
A C ST IKING:
touch the workpiece with the electrode to
cause short-circuiting between the work-
piece (2) and electrode (1) then lift it to
strike the arc. The integrity of the electrode
tip is guaranteed by a low striking current
during the short circuit between workpiece
and electrode. Striking is always perfect
even at minimum welding current setting
and enables work to be performed without
polluting the surrounding environment with
the very strong electromagnetic interfer-
ence typically caused by high frequency
discharge.
The advantages can be summarized as
follows:
1. Start without requiring high frequency.
2. Start without ruining the electrode tip at any current setting,
therefore there is no inclusion of tungsten inside the work-
piece (a phenomenon that occurs with stroke start).
A C EXTINGUISHING: To exit the welding phase the operator
can use the conventional lift method or, alternatively, a new meth-
od that simulates the torch button.
This method, called “Fuzzy Exit" enables a downslope with-
out torch button to be obtained. During the welding phase the
operator only has to move away from the workpiece to start
a downslope. To interrupt the slope (without waiting the time
necessary for its closing) the operator only has to lift the arc
(like with the classic Tig Lift procedure). Downslope duration
can be displayed and modified by pressing the key 11.
10. WELDING P OCESS SELECTION KEY: press this key
(Rif.10 - Picture 1 Page 4.) to select the welding process
(MMA or LIFT TIG).
11. WELDING PA AMETE SELECTION KEY: press this key
(Rif.11 - Picture 1 Page 4.) to modify the welding parameters
associated with the process selected.
In MMA mode, press the key to sequentially access the dis-
play and possible modification, by means of the knob, (Rif.12
- Picture 1 Page 4.) of the HOT START and ARC FORCE
rate (Rif.5 - Picture 1 Page 4.).
Press the key to display the set HOT START percentage val-
ue. Operate the adjustment knob (Rif.12 - Picture 1 Page 4.)
to change the value between 0 and 99%.
Press the key again for display/adjustment rate of the ARC
FORCE key. To return to the display of current, wait a few
seconds or press the key again (Rif.11 - Picture 1 Page 4.).
In LIFT TIG mode, press the key to sequentially access the
display (and possible modification by means of the knob
(Rif.12 - Picture 1 Page 4.) of the current up/downslope time
(Rif.6 - Picture 1 Page 4.) .
Press to display the time associated with the current upslope.
Operate the adjustment knob (Rif.12 - Picture 1 Page 4.) to
change the value between 00 and 9.9 seconds.
Press the key again for display/adjustment of the current
downslope time. The logic that starts the slope when the op-
erator moves the torch away from the workpiece can be ex-
cluded by setting the slope time to “of” (the message “dof” is
displayed).
Prolonged pressing of the key brings the welding parameters
to values that are more appropriate for the process selected
(Default values).
12. ADJUSTMENT KNOB (Rif.12 - Picture 1 Page 4.): this knob
is used to adjust the welding current and the value of param-
eters associated with the selected process.
NB: The generator has an antisticking device that disables the
power in case of output short circuit or sticking of the electrode,
thus allowing the electrode to easily detach from the workpiece.
This device cuts in when the generator is powered, hence also
during the initial test period, therefore any inclusion of load or
short circuit in this period is seen as an anomaly that causes dis-
abling of output power (the message “ScA is displayed).
5.0 MAINTENANCE
IMPO TANT: DISCONNECT THE POWE PLUG AND WAIT
AT LEAST 5 MINUTES BEFO E CA YING OUT ANY MAIN-
TENANCE. MAINTENANCE MUST BE CA IED OUT MO E
F EQUENTLY IN HEAVY OPE ATING CONDITIONS.
Carry out the following operations every three (3) months:
1. Replace any illegible labels.
2. Clean and tighten the welding terminals.
3. Replace damaged gas tubing.
4. Repair or replace damaged welding cables.
5. Have specialized personnel replace the power cable if dam-
aged.
Carry out the following operations every six (6) months:
1. Remove any dust inside the generator using a jet of dry air.
2. Carry out this operation more frequently when working in
very dusty places.
6.0 TYPES OF MALFUNCTIONING/ WELDING
FAULTS – CAUSES – EMEDIES
TYPES OF MALFUNCTIONING
WELDING FAULTS POSSIBLE CAUSES CONT OLS AND EMEDIES
The generator does not weld: the digital instrument
does not light up.
The main switch is off.
Power cable interrupted (two or more phases
are missing).
Other.
Turn the main switch on.
Check and remedy.
Request a check by the Assistance Centre.
The generator does not weld: the display shows
“- - -”.
Insufficient power supply voltage.
A phase is missing.
Other.
Check and remedy.
Check and remedy.
Request a check by the Assistance Centre.
During welding the output current suddenly stops,
the green LED goes off, the yellow LED lights up
and the display shows the message “thA”.
The thermal trip switch has cut-in due to an
overtemperature
(See duty cycles).
Leave the generator on and wait for it to cool (10-15
minutes) until the protector is reset and the corre-
sponding yellow LED goes off.
Reduced welding power. Output connection cables not connected cor-
rectly.
Check the condition of the cables, make sure the
earth clamp is adequate and that it is applied on the
workpiece cleaned of any rust, paint or grease.
