WIA Weldmatic Fabricator Owner's manual
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- Owner's manual
WIA Weldmatic Fabricator is a heavy-duty welding power source with constant voltage type. Suitable for welding applications ranging from sheet metal to heavy plate, and metals ranging from carbon steel to aluminum alloys, using shielding gases or self-shielded wires. The unit features a welding current range of 40 - 380 Amps, rated output of 270 Amps at 30 Volts, and a duty cycle of 100% at 270 Amps, 60% at 320 Amps. It comes with a wirefeeder, gun cable, regulator, and flowmeter, and can be connected to a 415V 3-phase 50Hz power supply.
WIA Weldmatic Fabricator is a heavy-duty welding power source with constant voltage type. Suitable for welding applications ranging from sheet metal to heavy plate, and metals ranging from carbon steel to aluminum alloys, using shielding gases or self-shielded wires. The unit features a welding current range of 40 - 380 Amps, rated output of 270 Amps at 30 Volts, and a duty cycle of 100% at 270 Amps, 60% at 320 Amps. It comes with a wirefeeder, gun cable, regulator, and flowmeter, and can be connected to a 415V 3-phase 50Hz power supply.
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OF
AUSTRALIA
A
DIVISION
OF
WELDING
INDUSTRIES
LTD
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Office
and International
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OWNERS MANUAL
WELDMATIC FABRICATOR
MODEL NO. CP33-02, REV.
F
11/00
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QUALITY WELDING
PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS
AND
SERVICE
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SAFETY
Before this equipment is put into operation, the safety practices section at the back of
the manual must be read completely. This will help to avoid possible injury due to misuse
or improper welding applications.
INTRODUCTION
Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.) is a basically simple welding process, where a
consumable wire
is
fed by motor driven drive rollers
to
a
welding gun, and where welding
current is supplied from the welding power source. The welding arc is struck between the
work piece and the end of the wire, which melts into the weld pool. The arc and the weld
pool are both shielded by gas flow from the gun, or in the case
of
”self shielded” wires, by
gases generated by the wire core.
The process
is
very versatile in that by selection
of
the correct wire composition,
diameter and shielding gas,
it
can be used for applications ranging from sheetmetal to
heavy plate, and metals ranging from carbon steel
to
aluminium alloys.
HANDLING
Prior to installing this equipment, clean ali packing material from around the unit and
carefully inspect for any damage that may have occurred in shipment must be filed by the
purchaser with Welding Industries
of
Australia, or authorised agent immediately. (Refer
to
Equipment Warranty Card enclosed with this Operating Manual). When requesting
information concerning this equipment, it is essential to supply correct Model Identification
and Machine serial number.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Sec.?
...................
Specifications
.................................................
3
Sec.2
...................
Installation
......................................................
4
Sec3
...................
Set up for Welding
.........................................
7
Sec.4
...................
Safety Devices
...............................................
9
Sec5
...................
Maintenance
..................................................
9
Sec.6
...................
Parts List.
.......................................................
IO
Sec.7
...................
Safe Practices
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13
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FIGURES
PAGE
Fig
1
....................
Fitting Mobile Kit
............................................
4
Fig
2
....................
‘Good Weld’
...................................................
7
Fig
3
....................
‘Bad Weld’
......................................................
7
Fig
4
....................
Gun Position
..................................................
7
Fig.5
....................
Welding Data Table
.......................................
8
Fig
6
....................
Power Source Assembly
...............................
11
Fig
7
....................
Circuit Diagram
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RECEIVING.
The WELDMATIC FABRICATOR package contains:
CP33-02 Power Source.
W17 Wirefeeder.
AMI95 Inter-connecting Accessory lead kit, 3 metre.
BEQA351OAB BERNARD EZ Gun cable, 3 metre.
Regulator and Flowmeter. (Argon)
(This)
Owners Manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS.
MACHINE TYPE
.......................................
CP33-02
MACHINE CLASS
.....................................
Heavy Duty Welding Power Source,
Constant Voltage Type.
PRIMARY VOLTAGE
................................
41
5
Volts A.C.,
Three Phase,
50
Hz.
EFFECTIVE PRIMARY CURRENT
...........
17 Amps per phase.
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MAXIMUM PRIMARY CURRENT
.............
22 Amps per phase.
OPEN
CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
.......................
18
-
46 Volts.
WELDING CURRENT RANGE
.................
40
-
380 Amps.
RATED OUTPUT
......................................
270
Amps at 30 Volts,
100% Duty cycle.
320
Amps at
33
Volts,
60%
Duty cycle.
SUPPLY ALTERNATOR CAPACITY
........
16 kVA minimum.
CIRCUIT BREAKER RATING
...................
25
Amps
FITTED SUPPLY CABLE
..........................
50/0.25
Four Core, Heavy Duty PVC.
COOLING
..................................
................
Fan cooled, air drawn in
through rear fan grilles.
INSULATION
.............................................
Class
F,
'l
15°C
Rise.
DIMENSIONS
............................................
620mm H, 430mm
W,
640mm L.
MASS
........................................................
135
kg
Duty cycle
is
defined in Australian Standard AS1966.1 as the ratio
of
arcing time to
5
minutes in any
5
minute period, expressed as
a
percentage.
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2.
INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY OF PACKAGED PLANT
bottle carrier and bottle cradle should be assembled as shown below.
The power source is shipped on its skid base. Where applicable, the wheels, handle,
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FIGURE
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FITTING MOBILE
LIT
AM246-0
Lift the power source onto the mobile-kit frame
(l).
Use
a
crane or fork
lift
with
chains and hooks and insert hooks through the eye nuts
on
the
top
cover of the
power source. If a crane or fork
lift
is
not available, the power source may be
carefully slid onto the frame from the back.
Line-up holes in the side beams
of
the frame with the slots in the sides of the
Insert all four 3/8"W
x
1"
screws
(3)
through the four holes and slots.
Thread on all four
318"W
Hex
"'Nyloc'~ nuts
(4).
Tighten
all
four
nuts
(you
will
need spanners
for
both the screw and the nut).
Remove screws
(7),
spring washers
(6)
and flat washers
(5)
from back panel of the
Power Source base.
power source.
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Fit bottle cradle
(2)
with the chain slots uppermost.
Refit screws and washers and then tighten.
To fit handle, remove and discard a panel mounting screw from the front-top
of
each side panel. Fit handle
(8)
as shown, and replace screws with
two
1/4"W
x
1"
screws
(9)
and spring washers (IO) as shown.
NOTE:
DO
NOT ATTEMPT
TO
LIFT
POWER SOURCE AND MOBILE KIT ASSEMBLY
WITH A GAS BOTTLE IN PLACE.
The W17 wirefeeder may be fitted to an AM144 swivel socket mounted on the top of
power source. Fit swivel socket, CP15-30 to centre stud of power source and tighten
securely. Fit the W16-14 pivot pin assembly to the wire feeder and ensure the fibre thrust
washer is on the pin before locating it in the swivel mounting. Check that the wire feeder is
free
to
swivel in all directions, and if necessary apply a small amount of graphite grease to
the shaft.
CONNECTION
TO
MAINS SUPPLY
1,
8,
NOTE.
All'
el'ectrical work8shall only'be, underfaken
by
a ,qualified electrician. Before
remdving
,soy
machin,e covers,
ENSURE
'th,at the unit is disconnected 'from the electrical
supply.
men the unit
is
energised
LETHAL
VOLTAGES
are present on 'the electrical
components enclosed
The Weldmatic Fabricator power source is suitable for connection to a 4154440 Volt
50Hz.
3
Phase supply. The recommended primary cable to use is four core,
50/0.25
(2.5mm2) Heavy Duty PVC.
The minimum capacity of the mains wiring and power outlet supplying a welder is
selected according to the
effecfive primary current
of
the machine. The effective primary
current
for
a Weldmatic Fabricator is 17 Amps. The minimum recommended circuit
breaker rating for a Weldmatic Fabricator is
25
Amps.
The current rating of the mains cable depends on cable size and method of
installation. Refer to AS/NZS 3008.1, Table
9.
If it becomes necessary to replace the
mains flexible supply cable, use only cable with correct current rating.
Access to the supply connection terminals in machine may be gained by removing
the right hand side panel. Use a flexible
4
core primary cable
for
portable machines, and
clamp the cable to ensure that there is no strain on cable connections. The EARTH
connection (green/yellow)
must
be securely fastened
to
the Earthing terminal which
is
adjacent to the supply connection terminals.
CONNECTION
OF
CABLES AND HOSES.
Plug respective ends of the wirefeeder control cable into the mating sockets on the
rear of the wire feeder, and the front panel of the power source. Connect the gas hose
from the wire feeder to the
gas
regulator/flowmeter, ensuring all connections are tightened
firmly.
Bf
682
shielding gas is
to
be used, plug the gas heater into the 11
0
volt socket at
the rear of the power source.
Connect the gun cable assembly to the wirefeeder.
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WELDING
CABLES
The recommended welding cable size for the Weldmatic Fabricator is 1 121/0.20
(35mm2)
Most
G.M.A.
welding is conducted with electrode wire at positive electrical potential
relative to the work piece. This is commonly known as
D.C.
Reverse Polarity
(D.C.R.P.).
In
this connection, the Gun Cable lead is plugged into the positive
(+)
output socket of the
power source.
The Work iead is plugged into the negative
(-)
output socket of the power source.
The plugs
of
the welding cables must be fully inserted into the sockets, and rotated
clockwise to lock.
Some flux-cored wires are intended to be operated with the electrode at negative
electrical potential. In this instance, connect the Gun Cable lead
to
the negative
(-)
output
terminal, and the Work lead to the positive
(+)
output terminal.
WIRE FEEDER AND
GUN
CABLE
Fit the required spool of wire to the wire feeder. Adjust the brake nut within the spool
holder until a slight braking effect is felt when turning the wire spool by hand. This is to
prevent over-run when wire feed stops.
The wire drive rolls, inlet wire guide, gun cable and contact tip all should be selected
in accordance with the diameter and type
of
wire being used. Refer to the appropriate
manuals for these items.
SINGLE FUNCTION CHECK
The unit is now ready for operation, but prior to commencing welding, the following
functions check is recommended.
Switch
on
the power source and check for cooling air flow. Next ensure that all
control cables and gas hoses are securely connected and if CO2 is being used, that a gas
heater
is
plugged into socket at the rear of the power source.
Open the gas cylinder fully and check contents gauge for an adequate gas supply.
Press the Gas Purge switch on the wirefeeder and set gas flow in accordance with
welding requirements. Check for gas flow at the welding nozzle.
Set the 'Wirespeed' control to the desired wire speed. Press the 'Wire Inch' switch
and check for positive wirefeed. The clamping pressure at the drive rollers should be
sufficient to prevent slip on the consumable wire, without deforming it.
Next, close gun switch momentarily
to
check for wirefeed, gas flow and welding
power.
Set
the voltage selector switches in accordance with required voltage (see welding
data on page
81,
and the unit is now ready for use.
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SETUP
FOR
WELDING
In GMA welding, the wirefeed rate determines the welding current. Increasing
the feed rate increases the current, and decreasing
it
decreases current. The
selected wirefeed rate must be matched with sufficient arc voltage. An increase of
wirefeed rate requires an increase of arc voltage.
If
the voltage is too low the wire will stub and stutter, and there will not be a
steady arc. If the voltage is
too
high the arc will be long with the metal transfer
within the arc occurring as a series
of
large droplets.
The welding
output
voltage of the FABRICATOR is set by the use of Coarse
and Fine selector switches. A total of
30
output voltage settings
are
available.
The welding current should be chosen to
suit
the thickness of the metal to be
welded.
It
is important
to
check that the deposited weld provides sufficient
strength
to
suit the application.
A
"good" weld will have the characteristics illustrated
in
figure
2.
The weld has
penetrated into the parent metal, fusing the
root
of the joint where the two plates
meet, and the weld blends smoothly into the side walls.
A
"bad" weld
is
shown
in
figure
3.
The weld has not penetrated the joint root,
and there is poor side wail fusion. This lack of fusion would normally be corrected
by increasing the arc voltage,
or
by increasing both wirefeed rate and arc voltage
to achieve a higher current weld setting.
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2-
"GOOD"
WELD FIGURE
3.
"BAD"
WELD
GUN
POSITION
below with the nozzle end pointing
in
the direction of travel.
For
"down hand" fillet welding, the gun
is
normally positioned as
in
the figure
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FIGURE
4.
GUN
POSITION
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The setting details given
below
are
for
welding grade
CO2
shielding gas, used
with a gas preheater. The recommended gas flow rate
for
CO2
is
8
-
10
litres/min.
If
mixed
gases
are to be used, the chart will still provide a useful setting guide,
however
for
optimum results, voltage adjustment may be necessary.
In
general the
voltage setting will need
to
be reduced. For mixed gases use a gas flow rate
of
10
-
15
litres/minute.
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WIRE
SIZE
WIRESPEED
VOLTS
AMPS
and
TYPE
DIAL
SETTING
COARSE
FINE
0.8rnm
200
6
3
10.0
180
5
3
8.7
160
4
3
8.0
140
2
3
7.2
120
10
2
5.7
100
4 2
2.9
80
1 2
2.9
Mild
Steel
60
8
1
2.5
0.9rnm
220
4
3
10.0
200
4
3
8.1
180
1
3
6.7
160
9
2
5.9
140
8
2
4.3
120
7
2
3.8
100
6
2
3.6
Mild
Steel
80
2
2
2.3
1.2mm
10
2
2.3
140
5
2
2.0
120
4
2
2.0 Mild
Steel
100
3
2
1.6
300
10
3
8.5
280
9
3
7.3
260
6
3
5.9
240
4
3
5.0
220
2
3
4.2
200
1
3
3.1
180
10
2
2.4
160
1.6mm
400
10
3
7.9
380
10
3
6.6
360
9
3
6.0
340
6
3
5.0
1
lni
300
3
3
3.9
Fluxofill
260
2
3
3.3
The recommended wire stick-out is 6-9mm
for
up to
200
amps welding current,
and 12-19mm
for
over
200
amps.
FIGURE
5.
WELDING
DATA
TABLE
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4.
SAFETY
DEVICES
In the event of the power source becoming overheated, thermostats on the
diode heat sinks will operate preventing further welding. The thermostats
automatically reset, and with the cooling fan operating this
will
take approximately
10
minutes.
A
check should be made to ascertain the reason for
the
overheating
such as the fan not operating or restriction of the cooling air flow.
Fuses
are provided for all circuits are as indicated on the front panel:-
2
WIREFEEDER 10A.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE FUSES
El
&
E2
MOUNTED INTERNALLY GAS HEATER 5A.S.B.
E4
5.
MAINTENANCE
POWER
SOURCE
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Apart from the fan the rectifier has no rotary components. To achieve
complete dissipation of heat from the active components the rectifier should be
thoroughly blown
off
with dry compressed air after
6
months operation. Cleaning
should be carried out at shorter intervals
if
dust accumulation is considerable.
The wirefeed motor/gearbox is pre-packed with grease and needs no other
lubrication. Change the grease after approximately
14,000
service hours. (See
Wirefeeder instruction manual).
The drive rollers and the inner wire guides should be kept clean.
If
necessary,
blow out
the
inside
of
the wire feeder with compressed air.
GUN
AND
CABLE
Frequently remove any spatter which might adhere to the nozzle bore
so
that
the shielding gas flow is not impeded. The condition of the contact
tip
should
be
regularly checked. Damaged or burnt tips are an impediment to trouble-free
welding operation and should be replaced immediately.
Trouble-free operation depends to a large extent on the good condition and
cleanliness of the gun cable liner. The liner should be replaced when
dust
and
other deposits build-up
in
the bore.
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CP33-02
PARTS
LlST
fTEM
PART DESCRIPTION
,
,
1
.................
CP33-30
....................
BASE FRAME
ASSEMBLY
2
.................
CP33-12
....................
TRANSFORMER
ASSEMBLY
3..
...............
CP15-14
....................
INDISGTANCE ASSEMBLY
4
.................
CP33-014
..................
FAN
BLADE
250mm
DIAMETER
6
.................
CP3-l6
....................
RECTIFIER
ASSEMBLY
6.1
..............
CP15-13/2
................
DIODE
SEMIKRON SKR240/04)
6.3
..............
CP3-9/8
....................
THERMOSTAT
5
.................
CP29-0/7
..................
FAN
MOTOR
6.2
..............
CP15-13/3
................
DIODE
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SEMIKRON SKN240/04)
7
.................
CP15Q/7
..................
ttEATER
RUG
SOCKET
8.................CP38-0/10................W€lDlNG
CONTACTOR
9
.................
CP3-0/30..,.
..............
AMMETER
SHUNT
10
...............
CP33-0/10
................
AMMETER
l1
...............
CP33-0/11
................
VOLTMETER
12
...............
W1-22
.......................
INDICATOR LIGHT
13
...............
W1-23
.......................
FUSE
HOLDER
14
...............
CP29-/20
................
ON/OFF
SWITCH
15
...............
CP25-0/18
................
FtNE
SELECTOR SWITCH
17
...............
CP15-0/14
................
CONTROL, PLUG
16
...............
CP25-04/16
..............
COARSE SELECTOR SWITCH
18
...............
CP33-14
....................
FRONT
PANEL
19
...............
CP33-15
....................
BACK PANEL
20
...............
CP15-27
....................
TOP COVER
21
...............
CP15-28
....................
SIDE
PANELS
24
...............
AM16
........................
OUTPUT TERMINALS
25
...............
08029F
......................
1/2"W.
EYE
NUT
26
..............
.CP33-0/29
................
LOOM
ASSEMBLY
27
...............
CP33-23
....................
AIR
FLOW
FINS
28
...............
WIN122
.....................
TERWllNAL
CONNECTION
NAMEPLATE
29
...............
CPl5-30
....................
PIVOT MOUNTING FOR W17
30
...............
CP33-0/12
................
FUSE
HOLDER (MOUNTED INTERNALLY)
31
...............
CP65-0/44
................
FUSE LINK
6A
(MOUNTED
INTERNALLY)
22
...............
WIN#
.......................
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7.
SAFE
PRACTICES IN USING WELDING EQUIPMENT
These notes are provided in the interests of improving operator safety. They should be considered
only as a basic guide to Safe Working Habits. A full list of Standards pertaining to industry is available from
the Standards Association of Australia, also various State Electricity Authorities, Departments of Labour and
Industry
or
Mines Department and other Local Health
or
Safety Inspection Authorities may have additional
requirements. KIA Technical Note TN7-98 also provides
a
comprehensive guide to safe practices in
welding.
EYE
PROTECTION
NEVER LOOK AT AN ARC WITHOUT PROTECTION. Wear a helmet with safety goggles
or
glasses
with side shields underneath, with appropriate filter lenses protected by clear cover lens. This is a MUST for
welding, cutting, and chipping to protect the eyes from radiant energy and flying metal. Replace the cover
lens when broken, pitted,
or
spattered.
Recommended
shade
filter
lens.
AmPS
TIG MMAW
MIG
Pulsed
MIG
0-100
.............
10
..................
9
...................
10
.................
12-13
100-150
.........
11
..................
10
.................
10
.................
12-13
150-200
.........
12
..................
10-11
............
11-12
............
12-13
200300
.........
13
..................
11
.................
12-13
............
12-13
300400
.........
14
..................
12
.................
13
.................
14
400-500
............................
”
13
.................
14
.................
14
500
+
...................................................
”
”
14
.................
14
BURN PROTECTION.
The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. Its radiation can damage eyes, penetrate lightweight
clothing, reflect from light-coloured surfaces, and bum the skin and eyes. Bums resulting from gas-shielded
arcs resemble acute sunburn, but can be more severe and painful.
Wear protective clothing
-
leather
or
heat resistant gloves, hat, and safety-toe boots. Button shirt
collar and pocket flaps, and wear cuffless trousers to avoid entry of sparks and slag.
Avoid oily
or
greasy clothing. A spark may ignite them. Hot metal such as electrode stubs and work
pieces should never be handled without gloves.
Ear plugs should be worn when welding in overhead positions
or
in a confined space. A hard hat
should be wom when others are working overhead.
Flammable hair preparations should not be used by persons intending to weld
or
cut.
TOXIC
FUMES.
Adequate ventilation with air is essential. Severe discomfort, illness
or
death can result from fumes,
vapours, heat,
or
oxygen depletion that welding
or
cutting may produce. NEVER ventilate with oxygen.
Lead, cadmium, zinc, mercury, and beryllium bearing and similar materials when welded
or
cut may
produce harmful concentrations of toxic fumes. Adequate
local
exhaust ventilation must be used,
or
each
person in the area as well as the operator must wear an air-supplied respirator.
For
beryllium, both must be
used.
Metals coated with
or
containing materials that emit fumes should not be heated unless coating is
removed from the work surface, the area
is
well ventilated,
or
the operator wears an air-supplied respirator.
Work in a confined space only while it is being ventilated and,
if
necessary, while wearing air-supplied
respirator.
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Vapours from chlorinated solvents can be decomposed by the heat of the arc (or flame) to form
PHOSGENE, a highly toxic gas, and lung and eye irritating products. The ultra-violet (radiant) energy of the
arc can also decompose trichlorethylene and perchlorethylene vapours to form phosgene.
Do
not weld or
cut where solvent vapours can be drawn into the welding or cutting atmosphere or where the radiant energy
can penetrate to atmospheres containing even minute amounts of trichlorethylene or percholorethylene.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PREVENTION.
Be aware that flying sparks
OF
falling slag can pass through cracks, along pipes, through windows or
doors, and through wall or floor openings, out of sight of the operator. Sparks and slag can travel up to 10
metres from the arc.
Keep equipment clean and operable, free of
oil,
grease, and (in electrical parts)
of
metallic particles
that can cause short circuits.
If combustibles are present in the work area, do NOT weld or cut. Move the work if practicable, to an
area free of combustibles. Avoid paint spray rooms, dip tanks, storage areas, ventilators. If the work can not
be moved, move combustibles at least 10 metres away out of reach of sparks and heat; or protect against
ignition with suitable and snug-fitting fire-resistant covers or shields.
Walls touching combustibles on opposite sides should not be welded on or cut. Walls, ceilings, and
floor near work should be protected by heat-resistant covers or shields.
A person acting as Fire Watcher must be standing by with suitable fire extinguishing equipment
during and for some time after welding or cutting
if;
Combustibles (including building construction) are within 10 metres.
Combustibles are further than 10 metres but can be ignited by sparks.
Openings (concealed
or
visible) in floors or walls within 10 metres may expose combustibles to
sparks.
Combustibles adjacent to walls, ceilings, roofs, or metal partitions can be ignited by radiant or
conducted heat.
After work is done, check that area is free
of
sparks, glowing embers, and flames.
A tank or drum which has contained combustibles can produce flammable vapours when heated.
Such a container must never be welded on or cut, unless it has first been cleaned as described in AS.1674-
1974, the
S.A.A.
Cutting and Welding Safety Code. This includes a thorough steam or caustic cleaning (or a
solvent or water washing, depending on the combustible's solubility), followed by purging and inerting with
nitrogen or carbon dioxide, and using protective equipment as recommended in AS.1674-1974. Water-filling
just below working level may substitute for inerting.
Hollow castings or containers must be vented before welding or cutting. They can explode. Never
weld or cut where the air may contain flammable dust, gas, or liquid vapours.
SHOCK
PREVENTION.
Exposed conductors or other bare metal in the welding circuit, or ungrounded electrically alive
equipment can fatally shock a person whose body becomes a conductor. Ensure that the machine is
correctly connected and earthed.
If
unsure have machine installed by a qualified electrician. On mobile or
portable equipment, regularly inspect condition of trailing power leads and connecting plugs. Repair or
replace damaged leads.
Fully insulated electrode holders should be used.
Do
not use holders with protruding screws. Fully
insulated lock-type connectors should be used to join welding cable lengths.
Terminals and Other exposed parts of electrical units should have insulated knobs or covers secured
before operation.
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WIA Weldmatic Fabricator Owner's manual
- Category
- Welding System
- Type
- Owner's manual
WIA Weldmatic Fabricator is a heavy-duty welding power source with constant voltage type. Suitable for welding applications ranging from sheet metal to heavy plate, and metals ranging from carbon steel to aluminum alloys, using shielding gases or self-shielded wires. The unit features a welding current range of 40 - 380 Amps, rated output of 270 Amps at 30 Volts, and a duty cycle of 100% at 270 Amps, 60% at 320 Amps. It comes with a wirefeeder, gun cable, regulator, and flowmeter, and can be connected to a 415V 3-phase 50Hz power supply.
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