Tweco ArcMaster 401S - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ....................................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 Principal Safety Standards .............................................................................. 1-6
1.03 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 1-7
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 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.05
User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-2
2.06 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-2
2.07 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.08 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2.10 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-4
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP ........................................................ 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 .......................................................................... 3-3
3.06 High Frequency Interference ........................................................................... 3-4
3.07 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-4
3.08 ArcMaster 401S Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features .................. 3-6
3.09 Welding Parameters ...................................................................................... 3-10
3.10 Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding ..................................................................... 3-12
3.11 Setup for STICK (SMAW) Welding .............................................................. 3-13
3.12 Special Function ........................................................................................... 3-15
3.13 Shielding Gas Flowmeter/ Regulator Operating Instructions ......................... 3-16
SECTION 4:
BASIC WELDING GUIDE ............................................................................ 4-1
4.01 Stick (SMAW) Basic Welding Technique ......................................................... 4-1
4.02 Stick (SMAW) Welding Troubleshooting ....................................................... 4-10
4.03 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique .......................................................... 4-12
4.04 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems ..................................................................... 4-14
SECTION 5:
POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS .................... 5-1
5.01 Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................. 5-1
5.02 Power Source Status Messages ...................................................................... 5-2
5.03 Error Messages ............................................................................................... 5-2
5.04 Routine Inspection, Testing & Maintenance .................................................... 5-4
5.05 Cleaning the Welding Power Source ............................................................... 5-4