ESAB A6 Mastertrac A6TF User manual

Instruction manual
0449 265 560 GB 20230626 Valid for: serial no. 940-xxx-xxxx
A6 Mastertrac
A6TF F1 / A6TF F1 Twin

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1SAFETY ....................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Meaning of symbols ............................................................................... 5
1.2 Safety precautions ................................................................................. 5
2INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 9
2.1 General .................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Welding method...................................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) ........................................................... 9
2.3 Definitions ............................................................................................... 9
2.4 Horizontal welding.................................................................................. 9
3TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................... 10
4INSTALLATION............................................................................................ 11
4.1 General .................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Main components A6TF F1 (SAW), A6TF F1 Twin (SAW) ................... 11
4.3 Description of main components.......................................................... 12
4.3.1 Carriage................................................................................................ 12
4.3.2 Carrier................................................................................................... 12
4.3.3 Wire feed unit ....................................................................................... 12
4.3.4 Manual slides ....................................................................................... 12
4.3.5 Connector............................................................................................. 12
4.3.6 Motor with gear (A6 VEC) .................................................................... 12
4.3.7 Flux hopper / Flux tube / Flux nozzle ................................................... 12
4.4 Mounting ................................................................................................. 13
4.4.1 Wire drum (Accessories) ...................................................................... 13
4.5 Adjusting the brake hub ........................................................................ 13
4.6 Connections............................................................................................ 13
4.6.1 General................................................................................................. 13
4.6.2 Automatic welding equipment A6TF F1 / A6TF F1 Twin (Submerged
Arc Welding, SAW)...............................................................................
14
5OPERATION ................................................................................................ 15
5.1 General .................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Loading the welding wire....................................................................... 15
5.3 Changing the feed roller ........................................................................ 16
5.3.1 Single wire............................................................................................ 16
5.3.2 Twin wire (Twin-arc).............................................................................. 16
5.3.3 Flux-cored wire for knurled rollers (Accessories) ................................. 16
5.4 Contact equipment for Submerged Arc Welding ................................ 17
5.4.1 For single wire 3.0–6.0mm .................................................................. 17
5.4.2 For twin wires 2×2.0–3.0mm(D35) ..................................................... 17
5.4.2.1 Accessories ....................................................................................... 17
5.4.2.2 Adjustment of the wires for twin-arc welding ..................................... 17
5.5 Refilling with flux powder ...................................................................... 18

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5.6 Transportation ........................................................................................ 18
5.7 Conversion of A6TF F1 / A6TF F1 Twin (Submerged Arc Welding)
to MIG/MAG welding...............................................................................
19
5.8 Conversion of A6TF F1 (Submerged Arc Welding) to Twin-arc ......... 19
6MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 20
6.1 General .................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Daily......................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Periodic ................................................................................................... 20
7TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 21
7.1 General .................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Possible errors ....................................................................................... 21
8ORDERING SPARE PARTS ........................................................................ 22
DIMENSION DRAWING....................................................................................... 23
ORDERING NUMBERS....................................................................................... 25
WEAR PARTS...................................................................................................... 26
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1 SAFETY
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1 SAFETY
1.1 Meaning of symbols
As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert!
DANGER!
Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result in immediate,
serious personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING!
Means potential hazards which could result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION!
Means hazards which could result in minor personal injury.
WARNING!
Before use, read and understand the instruction manual
and follow all labels, employer´s safety practices and
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
1.2 Safety precautions
Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety
precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following
recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to
the workplace.
All work must be carried out by trained personnel well-acquainted with the operation of the
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can
result in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.
1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:
○ its operation
○ location of emergency stops
○ its function
○ relevant safety precautions
○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2. The operator must ensure that:
○ no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment
when it is started up
○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the
equipment
3. The workplace must:
○ be suitable for the purpose
○ be free from drafts