ESAB MEK 4C User manual

Valid from Serial NO 623-- XXX--XXXX
456 679-- 001 97.01.15
MEK 4C
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SVENSKA 3..............................................
DANSK 10................................................
NORSK 17................................................
SUOMI 24................................................
ENGLISH 31..............................................
DEUTSCH 38.............................................
FRANÇAIS 45.............................................
NEDERLANDS 52.........................................
ESPAÑOL 59..............................................
ITALIANO 66..............................................
PORTUGUÊS 73..........................................
ÅËËÇÍÉÊÁ 80.............................................

ENGLISH
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1 DIRECTIVE 32........................................................
2SAFETY 32...........................................................
3 INTRODUCTION 33...................................................
3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 33..............................................
4 INSTALLATION 33....................................................
5 OPERATION 34.......................................................
5.1 CONNECTION 34............................................................
6 MAINTENANCE 35....................................................
6.1 INSPECTION AND CLEANING 35..............................................
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 35......................................
8 ACCESSORIES 36....................................................
9 WEAR COMPONENTS 37..............................................
LIST OF COMPONENTS 88............................................
DIAGRAM 89.........................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 90................................................

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1 DIRECTIVE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Esab Welding Equipment AB, S--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that
Wire feed unit MEK 4C from serial number 623 complies with standard EN 60974--1, in ac-
cordance with the requirements of directive 73/23/ EEA and addendum 93/68/ EEA and
standard EN 50199 in accordance with the requirements of directive 89/336/ EEA and ad-
dendum 93/68/ EEA.
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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 97--01--15
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 keep fumes and gases 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 ear defenders 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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3 INTRODUCTION
The MEK 4C is an encapsulated wire feed unit with four roller feed.
The unit provides space for a 300 mm diameter wire reel and has a built--in
positioner.
For a wire feed unit to be complete it must be equipped either with a turnable,
counterbalance device or a carriage. A turnable or counterbalance device allow the
wire feed unit to be mounted on a pivot on the power source. A carriage allows the
wire feed unit to be moved easily over the floor or work table.
A wire feed unit and turnable or carriage can also be fitted with a support device and
suspended over the work place.
3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Dimensions lxwxh 630x245x490 mm
Weight 15 kg
Wire feed speed 1,9--25 m/min
Voltage 42 V 50--60 Hz
Power consumption 300 VA
Torch connection EURO
4 INSTALLATION
WARNING
This product is intended for industrial use. In a domestic environment this prod-
uct may cause radio interference. It is the users responsibility to take adequate
precautions.
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5 OPERATION
5.1 CONNECTION
1. Nipple, cooling water (only certain models)
2. Nipple, gas connection
3. Connector, control cable
4. Adapter, welding current
5. Connector, remote control (activated automatically on connection of remote)
6. Nipple, cooling water (only certain models)
7. Adapter, welding torch
8. Connector setting control
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IMPORTANT!
To prevent the reel sliding off the hub: Lock the reel in place
by turning the red knob as shown on the warning label atta-
ched next to the hub.
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6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 INSPECTION AND CLEANING
Regularly maintenance is important for reliable and safe operations.
SCleaning and replacement of the wire feed mechanism’s wear parts should take
place periodically to ensure trouble free wire feed.
Note that an excessive pressure setting can result in abnormal wear on the
pressure roller, feed roller and wire liner
STorch
Regulary blow the wire liner and clean the gas shroud.
WARNING!
Rotating parts can cause injury, take
great care.
7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS
When ordering spare parts please specify the machine model, serial number and the
designation and order numbers of parts as shown in the list of spare parts. This sim-
plifies dispatch and ensures correct delivery.
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8 ACCESSORIES
0456 528 880 L=1,7m
0456 528 885W L=1,7m
0469 789 880
0469 786 880 0156 654 893
0456 693 880
0469 792 881
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!
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9 WEAR COMPONENTS
Pos Design. Order no. Wire Ø Type
1Feed roller 0369 557--001 0.6--0.8 A,B
Feed roller 0369 557--002 0.8--1.0 A,B
Feed roller 0369 557--003 1.0--1.2 A,B
Feed roller 0369 557--004 1.0--1.2/1.4--1.6 D
Feed roller 0369 557--005 1.4--1.6 (2.0--2.4) D
Feed roller 0369 557--006 1.0--1.2 C
Feed roller 0369 557--007 1.2--1.6 A,B
Feed roller 0369 557--008 1.6 C
2Pressure roller 0369 728--001
P.r. (knurled) 0466 262--001
3Adapter 0455 053--880
4Inlet nozzle 0455 049--001
5Adapter nozzle 0455 072--001
6Outlet nozzle 0469 837--880
Outlet nozzle 0469 837--881
7Pinion 0455 052--001
A=Fe ,B=Ss,C=Al.,D=Tubewire
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