Tweco 161 S Inverter Arc Welder Manual de usuario

Art# A-103805060HzTHERMAL ARC®INVERTER ARC WELDER161 SOperating ManualRevision: AB Issue Date: February 6, 2012 Manual No.: 0-

THERMAL ARC 161 S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions 1-4 Manual 0-5199 WARNINGSPARKS can cause BATTERY GASES TO EXPLODE; BATTERY ACID can bur

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 1-5 Safety Instructions C Ventilation ! WARNING Ade quately ventilate welding, heating, and cut

THERMAL ARC 161 S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions 1-6 Manual 0-51991.03 Principal Safety StandardsSafety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Sta

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 1-7 Safety Instructions 1.04 Symbol ChartNote that only some of these symbols will appear on yo

THERMAL ARC 161 S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions 1-8 Manual 0-51991.05 Declaration Of ConformityManufacturer: Thermadyne Corporation

INTRODUCTION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 2-1 IntroductionSECTION 2: INTRODUCTION2.01 How to Use This ManualThis Manual usually applies to the pa

THERMAL ARC 161 S INTRODUCTIONIntroduction 2-2 Manual 0-51992.07 SpecificationsPower Source Part Number W1003606Mains PowerNominal Supply Voltage

INSTALLATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 3-1 Installation3.01 EnvironmentThese units are designed for use in environments with increased hazard o

THERMAL ARC 161 S INSTALLATIONInstallation 3-2 Manual 0-51993.03 Electrical Input Connections WARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK can kill; SIGNIFICANT DC VO

INSTALLATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 3-3 InstallationWelding Power SupplyPrimary Power Cable120120V,V,20A,1Ø15A,1Ø208-230V, 50A,1ØThe Adapter

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THERMAL ARC 161 S INSTALLATIONInstallation 3-4 Manual 0-51993.04 Electromagnetic Compatibility WARNINGExtra precautions for Electromagnetic Compa

INSTALLATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 3-5 Installation5. Earthing of the Work Piece Where the work piece is not bonded to earth for electric

THERMAL ARC 161 S INSTALLATIONInstallation 3-6 Manual 0-5199200ASet Welding Current as specified by theElectrode Manufacturer.Set Process Selection

INSTALLATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 3-7 Installation3.07 LIFT TIG (GTAW) SetupFigure 3-3: Setup for LIFT TIG (GTAW) WeldingSet Process Sele

THERMAL ARC 161 S INSTALLATIONInstallation 3-8 Manual 0-51999. Setthe“ProcessSelectionSwitch”toLIFTTIG10. Set the weld current control kno

INSTALLATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 3-9 Installation! WARNINGDO NOT attach or use the regulator if oil, grease, flamma ble substances or dam

THERMAL ARC 161 S INSTALLATIONInstallation 3-10 Manual 0-51993.09 Leak Testing the SystemLeak test the system before putting into operation. 1.

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-1 OperationFigure 4-1: Thermal Arc 161 S ControlsSECTION 4: OPERATIONConventional operating procedures

THERMAL ARC 161 S OPERATION Operation 4-2 Manual 0-51994.02 Welding Current Control Explanation15 Amp OutletThe mains power 15 Amp circuit break

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-3 Operation4.03 STICK (SMAW) Electrode PolarityStickelectrodesaregenerallyconnectedtothe"+

! WARNINGSRead and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing, operating, or servicing the equipment.While t

THERMAL ARC 161 S OPERATION Operation 4-4 Manual 0-51994.05 GTAW Electrode PolarityConnecttheTIGtorchtothe"-"NegativeOutputTe

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-5 Operation4.10 TIG Welding Parameters for SteelBase Metal ThicknessDC CurrentElectrode DiameterFiller

THERMAL ARC 161 S OPERATION Operation 4-6 Manual 0-5199Art A-07691Figure 4-7: Vertical position, butt weldArt # A-07692Art# A-07693 Art # A-07694

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-7 Operation4.13 Joint PreparationsIn many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sections without an

THERMAL ARC 161 S OPERATION Operation 4-8 Manual 0-51994.14 Arc Welding TechniqueA Word to BeginnersFor those who have not yet done any welding,

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-9 Operation4.19 Making Welded JointsHaving attained some skill in the handling of an electrode, you wi

THERMAL ARC 161 S OPERATION Operation 4-10 Manual 0-5199Art # A-07700_AB123456Figure 4-16: Multi-runs in HV fillet weldC. Vertical Welds1. Verti

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-11 Operation4.20 DistortionDistortion in some degree is present in all forms of welding. In many cases

THERMAL ARC 161 S OPERATION Operation 4-12 Manual 0-5199The metal in the weld area is stretched (plastic deforma-tion), the job may be pulled out

OPERATION THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 4-13 OperationArt # A-07710_AB1Block Sequence.The spaces between the welds are filled in when the welds ar

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ... 1-11.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...

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SERVICE THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 5-1 Service5.01 Maintenance and InspectionThe only routine maintenance required for the power supply is a th

THERMAL ARC 161 S SERVICE Service 5-2 Manual 0-51995.02 STICK (SMAW) Welding Problems Insufficient GapIncorrect SequenceArt # A-05866_ACNot clean

SERVICE THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 5-3 Service5.03 TIG Welding Problems Weld quality is dependent on the selection of the correct consumables,

THERMAL ARC 161 S SERVICE Service 5-4 Manual 0-5199TIG Welding Problems (Continued)5.04 Power Source Problems Description Possible Cause Remedy1

REPLACEMENT PARTS THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 6-1 Replacement PartsSECTION 6: RE

THERMAL ARC 161 S REPLACEMENT PARTSReplacement Parts 6-2 Manual 0-51991231011121314154567817

APPENDIX THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 A-1 AppendixAPPENDIX 1: OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIESDescription Part Number17V style TIG Torch with 12.5ft lead,

THERMAL ARC 161 S APPENDIXAppendix A-2 Manual 0-5199APPENDIX 2: SYSTEM SCHEMATIC Art # A-09897_ADGDSGDSPUT 230VAC/115VAC 50/60HzGDSACOUTACOUTDC -

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TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 4: OPERATION ... 4-14.01 Front Panel

LIMITED WARRANTYThis information applies to Thermal Arc products that were purchased in the USA and Canada.August 2011LIMITED WARRANTY: Thermal Arc®,

WARRANTY SCHEDULE This information applies to Thermal Arc products that were purchased in the USA and Canada.August 2011 SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARRANTY PE

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Art# A-10379Art# A-10378Thermal Arc 161S Stick SystemPart Number W1003608• ThermalArc161Spowersupplyintoolbox• Twecoelectrodeholder,13ft(4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 1-1 Safety Instructions 1.01 Arc Welding Hazards WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.Touching live

THERMAL ARC 161 S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSafety Instructions 1-2 Manual 0-5199 WARNINGFUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.Welding produce

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THERMAL ARC 161 SManual 0-5199 1-3 Safety Instructions 6. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can