Smarter tools ARC-100S User manual

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ARC-100S/ST
INVERTER ARC
WELDER
with Stick and Lift TIG
capability
Revision: AB Issue Date: September 2010 Manual No.: 0-100S0910
Operating Features:
Operating Manual

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Operating Manual Number 0-100S0910
Smarter Tools 100S System with Stick Kit and Case Part No. ARC-100S
Smarter Tools 100ST System Stick/Tig Kit and Case Part No. ARC-100ST
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Publication Date: 09.01.10

Table of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.......................... 1-1
1.1 Symbol Usage......................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Arc Welding Hazards............................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance............ 1-7
1.4 Principal Safety Standards...................................................................... 1-9
1.5 Eye Protection......................................................................................... 1-9
1.6 Protective Clothing.................................................................................. 1-11
1.7 EMF Information...................................................................................... 1-13
1.8 General Precautionary Label................................................................... 1-14
SECCIÓN 1: INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y ADVERTENCIAS ...... 1-1A
1.1 Símbolo de uso………………………………………………………………..1-1A
1.2 Riesgos de soldadura por arco ............................................................... 1-2A
1.3 Símbolos adicionales para instalación, operación y mantenimiento…….1-7A
1.4 Principales normas de seguridad……………………………………………1-9A
1.5 Protección de los ojos………………………………………………………...1-10A
1.6 Ropa de protección…………………………………………………………...1-12A
1.7 Información del EMF………………………………………………………….1-13A
1.8 Etiqueta General de precaución……………………………………………..1-14A
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 2-1
2.1 Equipment Identification...........................................................................2-1
2. 2 Description ..............................................................................................2-1
2.3 Specifications...........................................................................................2-2
2.4 Duty Cycle................................................................................................3-1
2.5 Transportation Methods............................................................................3-1
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION........................................................................3-1
3.1 Selecting a Location.................................................................................3-1
3.2 Environment.............................................................................................3-2
3.3 Electrical Input Power...............................................................................3-2
3.4 Electromagnetic Compatibility.................................................................. 3-3
3.5 Setup for Welding.....................................................................................3-5
3.6 STICK (SMAW) Setup.............................................................................. 3-6
3.7 Lift TIG (GTAW) Setup.............................................................................3-7
SECTION 4: OPERATION.............................................................................4-1
4.1 General Operation....................................................................................4-1
4.2 Front Panel/Controls.................................................................................4-2
4.3 Back Panel/Power Switch.........................................................................4-3
Sección 4: Operación................................................................................... 4-1A
4.1 Funcionamiento general...........................................................................4-1A
4.2 Panel Frontal / Controles..........................................................................4-1A
4.3 Panel trasero / interruptor de alimentación............................................... 4-2A
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 5-1
5.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................5-1
5.2 Troubleshooting........................................................................................5-2
5.3 System Schematic....................................................................................5-3
5.4 Parts List ..................................................................................................5-4
SECCIÓN 5: MANTENIMIENTO Y RESOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS..........5-1A
5.1 Mantenimiento..........................................................................................5-1A
5.2 Solución de problemas ............................................................................5-1A
5.3 Esquema del sistema...............................................................................5-3A
5.4 Lista de piezas .........................................................................................5-4A

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SECTION 1:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
1.1 Symbol Usage
This manual contains important information that you need to know and
understand in order to assure YOUR SAFETY and PROPER OPERATION
OF EQUIPMENT. The following symbols help you recognize this information.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
Save These Important Safety Instructions!
Read and understand all of these safety instructions. Be sure to
retain them for future use.
WARNING!
WARNINGS INDICATE A CERTAINTY OR STRONG
POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
CAUTION:
CAUTIONS INDICATE A POSSIBILITY OF EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED
PROPERLY.
Note:
Notes give helpful information
Welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death, or
damage to other equipment or property, if the operator does not strictly observe
all safety rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices are outlined in the American National Standard Z49.1 entitled:
SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING. This publication and other guides to what
you should learn before operating this equipment are listed at the end of these
safety precautions. HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR WORK,
AND MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

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1.2 Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual to call attention to
and identify possible hazards. When you see the symbol, watch out, and follow
the related instructions to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is
only a summary of the more complete safety information found in the Safety
Standards listed in Section 1-4. Read and follow all Safety Standards.
Electric Shock can kill.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe
burns. The electrode and work circuit is electrically live
whenever the output is on. The input power circuit and
machine internal circuits are also live when power is on. In
semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel,
drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the welding wire
are electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded
equipment is a hazard.
•Do not touch live electrical parts.
•Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or covers
big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work or ground.
•Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if there is a
danger of falling.
•Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.
•If AC output is required; use remote output control if present on unit.
•Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or servicing this
equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to OSHA 29 CFR
1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
•Properly install and ground this equipment according to its Owner’s Manual
and national, state, and local codes.
•Always verify the supply ground – check and be sure that input power cord
ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal in disconnect box or
that cord plug is connected to a properly grounded receptacle outlet.
•When making input connections attach proper grounding conductor first –
double-check connections.
•Frequently inspect input power cord for damage or bare wiring – replace
cord immediately if damaged – bare wiring can kill.
•Turn off all equipment when not in use.
•Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

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•Do not drape cables over your body.
•If earth grounding of the work-piece is required, ground it directly with a
separate cable.
•Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work, ground, or another
electrode from a different machine.
•Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged parts at
once. Maintain unit according to manual.
•Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.
•Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
•Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to work-piece or
worktable as near the weld as practical.
•Insulate work clamp when not connected to work-piece to prevent contact
with any metal object.
•Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any single weld
output terminal.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists after removal of input power.
•Turn Off inverter, disconnect input power, and discharge input capacitors
according to instructions in Maintenance Section before touching any parts.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes
and gases can be hazardous to your health.
•Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
•If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove welding
fumes and gases.
•If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.
•Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the manufacturer’s
instructions for metals, consumables, coatings, cleaners, and degreasers.

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•Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing an air-
supplied respirator. Always have a trained watchperson nearby. Welding
fumes and gases can displace air and lower the oxygen level causing injury
or death. Be sure the breathing air is safe.
•Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations.
The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and
irritating gases.
•Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated
steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well
ventilated, and if necessary, while wearing an air-supplied respirator. The
coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off toxic fumes
if welded.
•Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and
invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and
skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.
•Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect your face
and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in
Safety Standards 1.4).
•Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
•Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare;
warn others not to watch the arc.
•Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material
(leather and wool) and foot protection.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes,
can cause them to blow up. Sparks can fly off from the welding
arc. The flying sparks, hot work-piece, and hot equipment can
cause fires and burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal
objects can cause sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check
and be sure the area is safe before doing any welding.

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•Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
•Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
•Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If this is not
possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
•Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go
through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
•Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
•Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause
fire on the hidden side.
•Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes, unless
they are properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 (see Safety Standards).
•Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to
prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly unknown paths and
causing electric shock and fire hazards.
•Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
•Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip
when not in use.
•Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuff
less trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
•Remove any combustibles, such as butane lighters or matches, from your
person before doing any welding.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes.
•Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding cause sparks
and flying metal. As welds cool, they can throw off slag.
•Wear approved safety glasses with side shields even under
your welding helmet.
HOT PARTS can cause severe burns.
•Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
•Allow cooling period before working on gun or torch.

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MAGNETIC FIELDS can affect pacemakers.
•Pacemaker wearers keep away.
•Wearers should consult their doctor before going near arc
welding, gouging, or spot welding operations.
NOISE can damage hearing.
•Excessive noise from some processes or equipment can
damage hearing.
•Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder
can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be
sure to treat them carefully.
•Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat,
mechanical shocks, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
•Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a
stationary support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or
tipping.
•Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
•Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
•Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
•Never weld on a pressurized cylinder – explosion will result.
•Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings
designed for the specific application; maintain them and associated parts in
good condition.

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•Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
•Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or
connected for use.
•Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated
equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
1.3 Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
•Do not install or place unit on, over, or near combustible
surfaces.
•Do not install unit near flammables.
•Do not overload building wiring – be sure power supply system
is properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
•Use lifting eye to lift unit only, NOT running gear, gas cylinders,
or any other accessories.
•Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and support unit.
•If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to
extend beyond opposite side of unit.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING
•Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
•Reduce current or duty cycle before starting to weld again.
•Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
•Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling boards or parts.
•Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to store, move, or ship
PC boards.

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MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
•Keep away from moving parts.
•Keep away from pinch points such as drive rolls.
WELDING WIRE can cause injury.
•Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do so.
•Do not point gun toward any part of the body, other people, or
any metal when threading welding wire.
MOVING PARTS can cause injury.
•Keep away from moving parts such as fans.
•Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and
securely in place.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
•High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio navigation,
safety services, computers, and communications equipment.
•Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment
perform this installation.
•The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician
promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the
installation.
•If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the equipment at once.
•Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
•Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep spark gaps
at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to minimize the
possibility of interference.

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ARC WELDING can cause interference.
•Electromagnetic energy can interfere with sensitive electronic
equipment such as computers and computer-driven equipment
such as robots.
•Be sure all equipment in the welding area is
electromagnetically compatible.
•To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
•Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive electronic
equipment.
•Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded according to this
manual.
•If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such as
moving the welding machine, using shielded cables, using line filters, or
shielding the work area.
1.4 Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American Welding Society, 550
N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.
Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers
That Have Held Hazardous Substances, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1,
from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed
Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards
Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Blvd, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.
Safe Practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection, ANSI Standard
Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.
Cutting and Welding Processes, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
1.5 Eye Protection
Eye and face protectors for welding and related tasks, such as grinding and
chipping, should comply with the requirements of ANSI Z87.1. Look for labels or
markings indicating compliance. Depending on the specific work task,
appropriate eye/face protection may include safety glasses with side protection
(side shields or wrap-around frames), goggles, face shields, welding helmets,
curtains, or combinations of the above.

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•Choose a tight fitting helmet to help reduce light reflection into the helmet
through the space between the shell and the head.
•Wear the helmet correctly. Do not use it as a hand shield.
•Protect the shade lens from impact and sudden temperature changes that
could cause it to crack.
•Use a cover lens to protect the filter shade lens. Replace the cover lens if it
gets scratched or hazy.
•Make sure to replace the gasket periodically if your helmet uses one.
•Replace the clear retaining lens to protect your eyes from broken pieces.
•Clean lenses periodically.
•Discard pitted or damaged lenses.
The correct filter shade is selected according to the welding process, wire
diameter, and operating current. The table on the following page gives the
correct shade numbers for different situations.
•ALWAYS use suggested shade numbers instead of minimum shades.
•Provide additional task lighting that suits welders' needs.
•ALWAYS use the same shade as the welder's if you are directly observing
the welding arc.

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•Do not use gas welding goggles for arc welding.
•Do not substitute modified glasses, sunglasses, smoked plastic or other
materials for proper welding lenses.
LENS SHADE SELECTOR
Shade numbers are given as a guide only and may be varied to suit individual needs.
*As a rule of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark to see the weld zone. Then go to a lighter shade which gives
sufficient view of the weld zone without going below the minimum.
1.6 Protective Clothing
Like other jobs or careers, welders must wear suitable protective equipment. In
general, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must protect against hazards
such as burns, sparks, spatter, electric shock, and radiation. The use of PPE is a
good safe practice and may be required by regulatory agencies.
Process Electrode Size in.
(mm) Arc Current (Amperes)
Minimum
Protective
Shade
Suggested*
Shade No.
(Comfort)
Shielded Metal Are
Welding (SMAW)
Less than 3/32 (2.4)
3/32-5/32 (2.4-4.0)
5/32-1/4 (4.0-6.4)
More than ¼ (6.4)
Less than 60
60-160
160-250
250-550
7
8
10
11
-
10
12
14
Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW)
and Flux Cored Arc
Welding (FCAW)
Less than 60
60-160
160-250
250-550
7
10
10
10
-
11
12
14
Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding (GTAW) Less than 50
50-100
150-500
8
8
10
10
12
14
Air Carbon Arc
Cutting (CAC-A) Less than 500
500-1000 10 11 12 14
Plasma Arc Welding
(PAW)
Less than 20
20-100
100-400
400-800
6
8
10
11
6 to 8
10
12
14
Plasma Arc Cutting
(PAC)
Less than 20
20-40
40-60
60-80
80-300
300-400
400-800
4
5
6
8
8
9
10
4
5
6
8
9
12
14

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•Wear clothing made from heavyweight, tightly woven, 100% wool or cotton
to protect from UV radiation, hot metal, sparks and open flames. Flame
retardant treatments become less effective with repeated laundering.
•Keep clothing clean and free of oils, greases and combustible contaminants.
•Wear long-sleeved shirts with buttoned cuffs and a collar to protect the neck.
Dark colors prevent light reflection.
•Tape shirt pockets closed to avoid collecting sparks or hot metal or keep
them covered with flaps.
•Pant legs must not have cuffs and must cover the tops of the boots. Cuffs
can collect sparks.
•Repair all frayed edges, tears or holes in clothing.

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•Wear high top boots fully laced to prevent sparks from entering into the
boots.
•Use fire-resistant boot protectors or spats strapped around the pant legs and
boot tops, to prevent sparks from bouncing in the top of the boots.
•Remove all ignition sources such as matches and butane lighters from
pockets. Hot welding sparks may light the matches or ignite leaking lighter
fuel.
•Wear gauntlet-type cuff leather gloves or protective sleeves of similar
material, to protect wrists and forearms. Leather is a good electrical insulator
if kept dry.
•Direct any spark spray away from your clothing.
•Wear leather aprons to protect your chest and lap from sparks when
standing or sitting.
•Wear layers of clothing. To prevent sweating, avoid overdressing in cold
weather. Sweaty clothes cause rapid heat loss. Leather welding jackets are
not very breathable and can make you sweat if you are overdressed.
•Wear a fire-resistant skull cap or balaclava hood under your helmet to
protect your head from burns and UV radiation.
•Wear a welder's face shield to protect your face from UV radiation and flying
particles.
•DO NOT wear rings or other jewelry.
•DO NOT wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The
synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce bad skin burns.
Protect all areas of your body from injury during welding or cutting by wearing the
proper protective clothing and equipment.
Do not weld or cut unless wearing the necessary PPE as specified in this manual
and in ANSI Z49.1.
1.7 EMF Information
Considerations about Welding and the Effects of Low Frequency
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electromagnetic
fields. There has been and still is some concern about such fields. However, after
examining more than 500 studies spanning 17 years of research, a special blue
ribbon committee of the National
Research Council concluded that: “The body of evidence, in the committee’s
judgment, has not demonstrated that exposure to power-frequency electric and
magnetic fields is a human-health hazard.”
However, studies are still going forth and evidence continues to be examined.
Until the final conclusions of the research are reached, you may wish to minimize
your exposure to electromagnetic fields when welding or cutting.
To reduce magnetic fields in the workplace, use the following procedures:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.
2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.

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4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from operator
as practical.
5. Connect work clamp to work-piece as close to the weld as
possible.
About Pacemakers:
Pacemaker wearers consult your doctor first. If cleared by your doctor, then
following the above procedures is recommended.
1.8 General Precautionary Label
Found on unit and packaging. Do not attempt to remove, destroy, or cover label.

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SECCIÓN 1:
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y ADVERTENCIAS
1.1 Símbolo de uso
Este manual contiene información importante que necesita conocer y
comprender a fin de garantizar su seguridad y funcionamiento adecuado del
equipo. Los símbolos siguientes le ayudarán a reconocer esta información.
Por favor, lea el manual y prestar atención a estas secciones.
Guarde estas instrucciones de seguridad
importantes!
Lea y entienda todas las instrucciones de seguridad. Asegúrese de
mantenerlas para su uso futuro.
ADVERTENCIA!
Las advertencias indican una gran posibilidad de certeza o de
lesiones personales o la muerte si no sigue las instrucciones.
ATENCIÓN: PRECAUCIONES INDICAN UNA
POSIBILIDAD DE DAÑOS AL EQUIPO Si las instrucciones
no se siguen correctamente.
Nota:
Toma nota de dar información útil
Productos de soldadura y procesos de soldadura puede
causar lesiones graves o la muerte, o daños a otros equipos
o la propiedad, si el operador no tiene que observar estrictamente las normas de
seguridad y tomar medidas de precaución.
Las normas de seguridad se describen en la Norma Nacional Americana Z49.1
titulado: SEGURIDAD EN LA SOLDADURA Y CORTE. Esta publicación y otras
guías sobre lo que usted debe aprender antes de hacer funcionar este equipo se
encuentra al final de las medidas de seguridad. TIENE TODAS LAS DE
INSTALACIÓN, OPERACIÓN DE TRABAJO DE REPARACIÓN Y
MANTENIMIENTO realizado por profesionales calificados.

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1.2 Riesgos de soldadura por arco
Los símbolos se muestra a continuación se utilizan en este manual para llamar
la atención e identificar los posibles peligros. Cuando vea el símbolo, tenga
cuidado, y siga las instrucciones correspondientes para evitar el peligro. La
información de seguridad dada abajo es solamente un resumen de la
información de seguridad más completo que se encuentra en los estandares de
seguridad en la Sección 1.4. Lea y siga todas las normas de seguridad.
Una descarga eléctrica puede matar. Tocar partes
eléctricas vivas puede causar un toque fatal o quemaduras
severas. El circuito de electrodo y trabajo está vivo
eléctricamente cuando la salida está activada. El circuito de
entrada y los circuitos internos de la máquina también están
vivos cuando el aparato está encendido. En la soldadura con
alambre semiautomática o automática, el alambre, carrete de
alambre, la vivienda rodillos de alimentación y todas las partes de metal que
tocan el alambre de soldadura están vivos eléctricamente. Incorrectamente
instalados o inadecuadamente a tierra es un peligro.
•No tocar las partes eléctricas.
•Use guantes de aislamiento secos y sin huecos y protección del cuerpo.
•Aislar a ti mismo del trabajo y la tierra usando alfombras o cubiertas o
cubiertas suficientemente grande como para prevenir cualquier contacto
físico con el trabajo o tierra.
•No use la salida de corriente alterna en áreas húmedas, si el movimiento se
limita, o si existe el peligro de caer.
•Use la salida CA SOLAMENTE si lo requiere el proceso de soldadura.
•Si la salida de CA se requiere utilizar el control remoto si hay uno presente
en la unidad.
•Desconecte la corriente de entrada o pare el motor antes de instalar o dar
servicio a este equipo. Bloqueo y etiquetado de alimentación de entrada de
acuerdo con OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (ver normas de seguridad).
•Instale el suelo y este equipo de acuerdo a sus códigos Manual de
instrucciones y nacionales, estatales y locales.
•Siempre verifique el suministro de tierra - chequee y asegúrese que la
potencia de entrada alambre de tierra esté correctamente conectado al
terminal de tierra en la caja de desconexión o que su enchufe esté
conectado a una toma de toma de tierra adecuada.
•Cuando haga las conexiones de entrada adjuntar conductor de puesta a
tierra primero - doble chequee sus conexiones.
•Frecuentemente inspeccione el cordón de entrada de potencia por daño o
por alambre desnudo - reemplace el cordón inmediatamente si está dañado

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un alambre desnudo puede matarlo.
•Apague todo equipo cuando no esté en uso.
•No utilice desgastados, rotos, o mal los cables empalmados.
•No envuelva los cables alrededor de su cuerpo.
•Si toma de tierra de la pieza de trabajo se requiere conexión de tierra con un
cable separado.
•No toque el electrodo si usted está en contacto con la obra, tierra u otro
electrodo de una máquina diferente.
•Use solamente equipo bien mantenido. Repare o reemplace las piezas
dañadas a la vez. Unidad de acuerdo al manual.
•Use un arnés de seguridad si se trabaja sobre el nivel del suelo.
•Mantenga todos los paneles y cubiertas en su sitio.
•El cable de la pinza de trabajo con un buen contacto metal-metal a la pieza
de trabajo o mesa de trabajo lo más cerca de la soldadura como sea
posible.
•Aísle la abrazadera cuando no están conectados a la pieza de trabajo para
evitar el contacto con cualquier objeto de metal
•No conecte más de un electrodo o el cable de trabajo a cualquier terminal
de salida de soldadura única.
IMPORTANTE DC VOLTAJE existe después de la eliminación de la
potencia de entrada.
•Apague el inversor, desconecte la corriente de entrada y descarga de
condensadores de entrada de acuerdo a las instrucciones de la sección
de mantenimiento antes de tocar cualquier pieza.
HUMOS Y GASES pueden ser peligrosos.
Soldadura produce humos y gases. Respirando estos humos y
gases pueden ser peligrosos para su salud.
•Mantenga su cabeza fuera del humo. No respirar los vapores.
•Si está adentro, ventile el área y / o el uso de escape en el arco para
eliminar los humos y gases de soldadura.