ESAB ESABMig C280 User manual

Valid for serial no. 225, 2240349 301 045 040721
ESABMig C280
ESABMig C340
Bruksanvisning
Brugsanvisning
Bruksanvisning
Käyttöohjeet
Instruction manual
Betriebsanweisung
Manuel d’instructions
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Instrucciones de uso
Istruzioni per l’uso
Manual de instruções
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Ret til ændring af specifikationer uden varsel forbeholdes.
Rett til å endre spesifikasjoner uten varsel forbeholdes.
Oikeudet muutoksiin pidätetään.
Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
Änderungen vorbehalten.
Sous réserve de modifications sans avis préalable.
Recht op wijzigingen zonder voorafgaande mededeling voorbehouden.
Reservado el derecho de cambiar las especificaciones sin previo aviso.
Ci riserviamo il diritto di variare le specifiche senza preavviso.
Reservamo−nos o direito de alterar as especificações sem aviso prévio.
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SVENSKA 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DANSK 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NORSK 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SUOMI 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEUTSCH 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FRANÇAIS 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NEDERLANDS 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ESPAÑOL 91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ITALIANO 102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PORTUGUÊS 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ENGLISH
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TOCe
1 DIRECTIVE 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 SAFETY 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 INTRODUCTION 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Equipment 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 TECHNICAL DATA 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 ESABMig C280 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 ESABMig C340 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 INSTALLATION 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Placing 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Assembly of components 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Electrical installation 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Mains power supply 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 OPERATION 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Connection and control devices 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Function explanation 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 MAINTENANCE 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Inspection and cleaning 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 FAULT TRACING 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGRAM 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WEAR COMPONENTS 173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACCESSORIES 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2834e
1 DIRECTIVE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ESAB Welding Equipment AB, S−695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that welding
power source ESABMig C280 & ESABMig C340 from serial number 225, 224 complies with standard
IEC/EN 60974−1, in accordance with the requirements of directive (73/23/EEC) and addendum
(93/68/EEC) and with standard EN 50199 in accordance with the requirements of directive
(89/336/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC).
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Henry Selenius
Vice President
ESAB Welding Equipment AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81000 Fax: + 46 584 411924
Laxå 2003−03−10
2 SAFETY
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.
GB

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2834e
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!
WARNING!
Read and understand the instruction manual
before installing or operating.
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
WARNING!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
GB