ESAB MechTrac 1730 User manual

0807 230 401 2010--04--15 Valid for serial no. 0947--xxx--xxxx
MechTrac 1730/
2100/ 2500/ 3000
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Instruction manual

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Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
ENGLISH 4..............................................

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, according to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE
enligt Maskindirektivet 2006/42/EG, enligt EMC--Direktivet 2004/108/EG
Type of equipment Materialslag
Welding Automat
Brand name or trade mark Fabrikatnamn eller varumärke
ESAB
Type designation etc. Typbeteckning etc.
MechTrac 1730/2100/2500/3000, from Serial number 644 (2006 week 44)
Manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA
Name, address, telephone No, telefax No: Tillverkarens namn, adress, telefon, telefax:
ESAB AB, Welding Equipment
Esabvägen, SE--695 81 LAXÅ, Sweden
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
The following harmonised standard in force within the EEA has been used in the design:
Följande harmoniserande standarder har använts i konstruktionen:
EN 60204--1, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Party 1: General requirements
EN 12100--1, Safety of machinery – Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology
EN 12100--2, Safety of machinery – Part 2: Technical principles
EN 60974--10, Arc welding equipment – Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
By signing this document, the undersigned declares as manufacturer, or the manufacturer’s authorised
representative established within the EEA, that the equipment in question complies with the safety requirements
stated above.
Genom att underteckna detta dokument försäkrar undertecknad såsom tillverkare, eller tillverkarens representant inom
EES, att angiven materiel uppfyller säkerhetskraven angivna ovan.
Date / Datum
Laxå 2010--02--05 Signature / Underskrift Position / Befattning Global Director
Equipment and Automation
Kent Eimbrodt
Clarification
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1SAFETY 5...........................................................
1.1 General 5..................................................................
1.2 Markings on the equipment 7.................................................
2 INTRODUCTION 8...................................................
2.1 General 8..................................................................
2.2 Technical data 8............................................................
3 INSTALLATION 9....................................................
3.1 General 9..................................................................
3.2 Assembly/ Disassembly 9....................................................
3.3 External emergency stop 10...................................................
3.4 Emergency stop circuit 10.....................................................
4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 11...................................
4.1 General 11..................................................................
4.2 Emergency Stop 12..........................................................
5 ACCESSORIES 13....................................................
5.1 A2 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) 13..........................................
5.2 A2 SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) 13..........................................
6 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 13......................................
DIMENSION DRAWING 14................................................
DIAGRAM 16............................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 21...................................................

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1SAFETY
1.1 General
Users of ESAB welding 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 welding equipment. The following recommen-
dations 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 welding
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 welding equipment must be familiar with:
Sits operation
Slocation of emergency stops
Sits function
Srelevant safety precautions
Swelding
2. The operator must ensure that:
Sno unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is
started up.
Sno--one is unprotected when the arc is struck
3. The workplace must:
Sbe suitable for the purpose
Sbe free from draughts
4. Personal safety equipment
SAlways wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame--proof
clothing, safety gloves.
SDo not wear loose--fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become
trapped or cause burns.
5. General precautions
SMake sure the return cable is connected securely.
SWork on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
SAppropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
SLubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU-
TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.
ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill
SInstall and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
SEnsure your working stance is safe.
FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health
SKeep your head out of the fumes.
SUse ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone
and the general area.
ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.
SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective
clothing.
SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
FIRE HAZARD
SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.
NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing
SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
SWarn bystanders of the risk.
MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
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1.2 Markings on the equipment
Travel motion
These markings are placed on the gantry.
Indicate the travel direction.
Risk of getting pinched
This marking is placed on the support (1) of the gantry.
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1
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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 General
MechTrac is a motor driven gantry for use together with ESAB’s A2 welding
equipment and power sources (LAF/TAF).
The control of the travel motor takes place over the PEK control unit where the de-
sired speed can be set.
For more information regarding the PEK see instruction manual
0460 948 xxx, 0460 949 xxx, 0459 839 036.
2.2 Technical data
Travel speed : 0.2 -- 2.0 m/min
Maximum load : 220 kg
Standard rail length : 3m
Equivalent continuous A--weighted noise pressure is below 70 dB (A).
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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 General
The installation must be executed by a professional.
Read the separate instruction manuals supplied with the different modules that are to
be fitted on the gantry.
For installation of :
Swelding head A2SFE1/ A2 SGE1 see instruction manual 0456 552 xxx
Swelding head A2SF J1/ A2SF J1 Twin/ A2SG J1/ A2SG J1 4WD
see instruction manual 0449 175 xxx
Swelding power source LAF 631 see instruction manual 0449 501 xxx
Swelding power source LAF 1001/ 1000M see instruction manual 0449 503 xxx
Swelding power source TAF 801 see instruction manual 0449 509 xxx
Voltage supply
SDisconnect the voltage supply before starting the installation!
3.2 Assembly/ Disassembly
The picture below shows an example of how to attach an A2 welding head, flux
container, wire bobbin and slide to the gantry.
1. Gantry
2. Welding head
3. Flux container
4. Wire bobbin
5. Slide
6. Bracket
Make sure all the comprised modules are properly fastened.
Loose parts falling off can involve danger and even
unbalance when lifting.
Note that the maximum weight allowed on the gantry is 220 kg.
When necessary use a lifting strap for lifting the different modules.
Use a lifting device when dismounting the bracket.
The lifting device is to be mounted in the holes (7)on
top of the bracket.
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3.3 External emergency stop
For connection of the emergency stop placed on the gantry leg see the diagram on
page 16.
3.4 Emergency stop circuit
For connection of the emergency stop circuit between the PEK and the welding
power source (LAF/TAF) see diagram on page 16.
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4 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 General
Caution:
Have you read and understood the safety information ?
You must not operate the machine before then !
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 5. Read through before you start using the equipment!
Note:
All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer
attempts to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period.
Voltage supply
SDisconnect the voltage supply before carrying out any maintenace work!
For operation and maintenance, see the respective manual for PEK, A2 welding
equipment and power sources (LAF/TAF).
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4.2 Emergency Stop
MechTrac is provided with an emergency stops (N).
Resetting After Emergency Stop:
1. Find and eliminate the cause of the emergency stop.
2. Pull out the emergency stop button
3. Press “Reset”.
N.B. An emergency stop must not be reset until the cause for the abnormal function
or signal has been defined and remedied.
Test and Check of Emergency Stop
The function of all emergency and safety devices is to be checked
regularly, at least once every month, as well as after any work has
been carried out on the machine.
N.B.
Any abnormal function or signal must be defined and remedied before the welding
column and boom unit is put into operation.
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5 ACCESSORIES
5.1 A2 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Cooling unit OCE 2H 0414 191 881....................................
Gas hose 0190 270 102..............................................
Water hose 0190 315 104.............................................
5.2 A2 SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
Conversion kit Twin 0413 541 882......................................
Conversion kit A2 SAW→MIG/MAG 0461 248 880.......................
Plastic wire reel 0153 872 880........................................
Steel wire reel 0416 492 880..........................................
Flux recovery unit A6 OPC 0148 140 880...............................
Air hose 0190 343 102...........................................
Flux funnel 0145 221 881.............................................
Air drying unit A6 CRE 30 0443 570 880................................
Pilot lamp 0153 143 886..............................................
Laser lamp 0457 788 880.............................................
6 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as desig-
nation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list on page 21.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.
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Dimension drawing
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Double version
Group A B C D
881 1730 1800 1700 2227
882 2100 2170 2070 2597
883 2500 2570 2470 2997
884 3000 3070 2970 3497

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Rail foundation
The rail is bolted with M12 bolts.
Use metal sheets of different thickness to adjust the rail according to dimensions.
A
1730
2100
2500
3000

Diagram
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Mechtrac Tandem

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Mechtrac Dual Travel Motor

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Mechtrac Single head

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Electrical system
Mount XT80 in an appropriate place in LAF1/ TAF1

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