ESAB LAW 420 User manual

Valid for serial no. 912--xxx--xxxx0458 133 001 011109
LAW 420, LAW 520,
LAW 420W, LAW 520W
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SVENSKA 3..............................................
DANSK 10................................................
NORSK 17................................................
SUOMI 24................................................
ENGLISH 31..............................................
DEUTSCH 38.............................................
FRANÇAIS 46.............................................
NEDERLANDS 53.........................................
ESPAÑOL 61..............................................
ITALIANO 69..............................................
PORTUGUÊS 77..........................................
ÅËËÇÍÉÊÁ 84.............................................

ENGLISH
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TOCe
1 DIRECTIVE 32........................................................
2SAFETY 32...........................................................
3 INTRODUCTION 32...................................................
4 TECHNICAL DATA 33.................................................
5 INSTALLATION 34....................................................
5.1 Assembly of components 34..................................................
5.2 Electrical installation 35.......................................................
5.3 Mains supply 36..............................................................
6 OPERATION 36.......................................................
6.1 Controls and connections 36...................................................
7 MAINTENANCE 37....................................................
7.1 Topping up coolant 37.........................................................
8 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 37......................................
DIAGRAM 92............................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 97...................................................
ACCESSORIES 108.......................................................

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1 DIRECTIVE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ESAB Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that welding
power source LAW 420/520 -- 420/520W from serial number 912 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 add-
endum (93/68/EEC).
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Paul Karlsson
Managing Director
Esab Welding Equipment AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81000 Fax: + 46 584 12336
Laxå 1999--04--22
2SAFETY
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!
3 INTRODUCTION
The LAW 420, 420W, 520 and 520W are 6--pulse thyristor rectifiers designed for
semi--automatic welding.
Both rectifiers are fan--cooled and equipped with thermal overload protection.
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4 TECHNICAL DATA
LAW 420/420W LAW 420/420W
Voltage 400--415V, 3∼50Hz
230/400--415/500V, 3∼50Hz
230/440--460V, 3∼60Hz
Permissible load at
100% duty cycle 280 A/28 V 280 A/28 V
60% duty cycle 350 A/32 V 350 A/32 V
45% duty cycle 400 A/34 V 400 A/34 V
Setting range (DC) 40 A/16 V--400 A/34 V 40 A/16 V--400 A/34 V
Open circuit voltage 53--58 V 53--58 V
Open circuit power 590/790W 640/840W
Efficiency 0,74 0,76
Power factor 0,86 0,84
Control voltage 42 V, 50/60 Hz 42 V,50/60 Hz
Enclosure class IP 23 IP 23
Weight kg 200/214 201/215
Dimensions lxbxh 800x640x835 800x640x835
Application classification
LAW 520/520W LAW 520/520W
Voltage 400--415V, 3∼50Hz
230/400--415/500V, 3∼50Hz
230/440--460V, 3∼60Hz
Permissible load at
100% duty cycle 400 A/34 V 390 A/33,5 V
80% duty cycle 450 A/37 V 435 A/36 V
60% duty cycle 500 A/39 V 500 A/39 V
Setting range (DC) 40 A/16 V--500 A/39 V 40 A/16 V--500 A/39 V
Open circuit voltage 53--60 V 53--60 V
Open circuit power 670/870 W 720/920 W
Efficiency 0,78 0,78
Power factor 0,90 0,90
Control voltage 42 V, 50/60 Hz 42 V,50/60 Hz
Enclosure class IP 23 IP 23
Weight kg 225/239 227/241
Dimensions lxbxh 800x640x835 800x640x835
Application classefication
These welding power sources conform to the requirements of IEC 974--1.
Duty cycle
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten--minute period that you can weld at a cer-
tain load without overloading the welding power source.
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP 23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Application class
The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.
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5 INSTALLATION
The installation must be executed by a professional.
The power supply should be lifted by means of its lifting
eye. The handle is only intended for pulling it along the
ground.
Lifting instructions
WARNING!
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference. It is the user’s responsibility to take adequate precautions.
IMPORTANT
SPlace the welding power source in a suitable place and make sure the welding
rectifier is not covered or set--up so that cooling is prevented.
SMake sure the welding rectifier is connected to the correct mains voltage.
Earth according to applicable directives.
SConnect the power supply lead using the appropriate fuse in conformance with
local regulations.
Power supply lead complies to Swedish electrical regulations.
5.1 Assembly of components
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5.2 Electrical installation
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LAW420/420W 4x10mm@
LAW520/520W 4x16mm@
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5.3 Mains supply
LAW 420 3∼50 Hz 3∼50 Hz 3∼50 Hz 3∼60Hz 3∼60Hz
Voltage V 230 400--415 500 230 440--460
Current A
100% 39 23 19 37 22
60% 47 28 22 45 27
45% 51 31 25 51 30
Mains lead rating 4x10 4x4 4x4 4x10 4x4
Fuse, slow A 35 25 20 35 20
LAW 520 3∼50 Hz 3∼50 Hz 3∼50 Hz 3∼60Hz 3∼60Hz
Voltage V 230 400--415 500 230 440--460
Current A
100% 59 35 27 56 33
80% 63 39 29 61 37
60% 69 41 33 69 42
Mains lead rating 4x16 4x6 4x6 4x16 4x6
Fuse, slow A 63 35 35 50 25
6 OPERATION
General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 32. Read through before you start using the equipment!
6.1 Controls and connections
SA-- On/Off mains supply.
SB-- On/Off cooling unit (LAW 420W/520W)
SC-- Mains indicator lamp
SD-- Thermal overload warning lamp,
lights up in case of overheating
SE-- Welding socket, + terminal
SF-- Inductance socket, -- terminal
SG-- Inductance socket, -- terminal
SH-- Space for digital meters (optional)
SJ-- Automatic fuse 42 V AC--circuit
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There is a risk of tipping if the wire feed cabinet is fitted with a counterbalance arm. Secure the
equipment, especially if used on an uneven or sloping surface.
Limit the angle of rotation of the wire feed cabinet using the straps supplied.
When moving the equipment, do NOT pull on the torch.
WARNING!
7 MAINTENANCE
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.
The power source should be regularly blown clean using dry compressed air at
reduced pressure. More frequently in dirty environments.
Otherwise the air inlet/outlet may become blocked and cause overheating.
7.1 Topping up coolant
Mix: 50 % water 50 % glycol
8 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.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.
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