Tweco 170 HF Weldskill - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS .................................................................. 1-5
1.03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................... 1-6
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................ 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification ................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Symbol Chart ................................................................................................. 2-2
2.05 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.06 User Responsibility ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.07 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.08 Transporting Methods .................................................................................... 2-3
2.09 Duty Cycle ...................................................................................................... 2-3
2.10 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1
3.05 High Frequency Introduction .......................................................................... 3-2
3.06 High Frequency Interference .......................................................................... 3-2
3.07 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-2
3.06 Setup For Manual Arc Welding ....................................................................... 3-4
3.07 Setup For TIG Welding ................................................................................... 3-5
SECTION 4:
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 Overview ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.02 Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.03 Front Panel Functions ..................................................................................... 4-2
4.04 Arc Welding Electrodes .................................................................................. 4-3
4.05 Types of Electrodes ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.06 Electrode Selection Chart ............................................................................... 4-4
4.07 Size of Electrode ............................................................................................. 4-5
4.08 Storage of Electrodes ..................................................................................... 4-5
4.09 Electrode Polarity ........................................................................................... 4-5
4.10 Effects of Arc Welding Various Materials ........................................................ 4-5
4.11 Arc Welding Practice ...................................................................................... 4-5
4.12 Welding Position ............................................................................................ 4-6
4.13 Joint Preparations .......................................................................................... 4-7
4.14 Arc Welding Technique ................................................................................... 4-8
4.15 The Welder ..................................................................................................... 4-8
4.16 Striking the Arc ............................................................................................... 4-8