Red-D-Arc SuitCase 12VS  Owner's Manual

Red-D-Arc SuitCase 12VS Owner's Manual

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SuitCase 12VS
RED-D-ARC
OM-224 175B
2005−09
Processes
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
Description
Wire Feeder
File: MIG (GMAW)

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  • Page 1 OM-224 175B 2005−09 Processes MIG (GMAW) Welding Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding Description Wire Feeder SuitCase 12VS ™ RED-D-ARC File: MIG (GMAW)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING ........1-1.
  • Page 3: Section 1 − Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _3/05 Y Warning: Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.
  • Page 4 ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use that can burn eyes and skin.
  • Page 5: Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

    1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
  • Page 6: Principal Safety Standards

    1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (phone: from Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: 800−463−6727 or in Toronto 416−747−4044, website: www.csa−in- www.global.ihs.com). ternational.org). Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cut- ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute, 11 ting of Containers and Piping, American Welding Society Standard...
  • Page 7: Section 2 − Consignes De Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som _3/05 Y Avertissement : se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés Symbole graphique d’avertissement ! Attention ! Cette pro- cédure comporte des risques possibles ! Les dangers éven- tuels sont représentés par les symboles graphiques joints.
  • Page 8 LES RAYONS D’ARC peuvent entraî- ACCUMULATIONS ner des brûlures aux yeux et à la peau. risquent de provoquer des blessures ou même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses D Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas (ultraviolets et infrarouges) susceptibles de provo- de non-utilisation.
  • Page 9: Dangers Supplémentaires En Relation Avec L'installation, Le Fonctionnement Et La Maintenance

    2-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent SION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou D S’abstenir de toucher des organes mobiles tels à...
  • Page 10: Principales Normes De Sécurité

    2-5. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1, Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3 (téléphone : de Global Engineering Documents (téléphone : 1-877-413-5184, site In- 800-463-6727 ou à Toronto 416-747-4044, site Internet ternet : www.global.ihs.com). www.csa-international.org).
  • Page 11: Section 3 − Installation

    SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION 3-1. Specifications Welding Input Type of Wire Feed Wire Max. Wire Power Welding Overall Input Speed Diameter Spool Weight Source Circuit Rating Dimensions Power Range Range Capacity Type Rating Length: 21 in Constant 50 − 780 ipm (533 mm) Open-Circuit/ Voltage (CV)
  • Page 12: Installing And Aligning Wire Guide And Drive Rolls

    3-3. Installing And Aligning Wire Guide And Drive Rolls Installing Wire Guide And Drive Rolls: Drive Roll Nut Drive Roll Carrier Turn nut one click until lobes of nut line up with lobes of drive roll carrier. Drive Roll Slide drive roll onto drive roll carrier. Turn nut one click.
  • Page 13: Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp

    3-4. Connecting Welding Gun And Voltage Sensing Clamp Y Turn Off wire feeder and welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. Gun Securing Knob Gun Block Gun Outlet Wire Guide Loosen knob, insert gun end into block. Position outlet wire guide as close as possible to drive rolls with- out touching.
  • Page 14: Connecting Weld Cable

    3-6. Connecting Weld Cable Y Turn Off wire feeder and Rear View welding power source. Stop engine on welding generator. User-Suppled Weld Cable Follow wire manufacturer’s recom- From Wire Feeder mendations for weld cable polarity. User-Suppled Male Connector User-Suppled Female Connector Push female connector over male connector, and turn 1/4 turn clock-...
  • Page 15: Display Board (Pc20) Dip Switch Settings

    3-8. Display Board (PC20) DIP Switch Settings DIP Switch Settings: Display Hold ON Displays will hold their last value for five seconds after the trigger is re- leased. After the hold times out, the Voltage Display will show open circuit voltage.
  • Page 16: Section 4 − Operation

    SECTION 4 − OPERATION 4-1. Controls Power Control Switch Trigger Hold Switch Trigger hold allows operator to weld without holding gun trigger. To use trigger hold function, place trigger hold switch in the ON position. The operator must hold the trigger for a mini- mum of 2 seconds, but no longer than 6 sec- onds before releasing it.
  • Page 17: Wire Speed Control Settings

    4-2. Wire Speed Control Settings OM-224 175 Page 15...
  • Page 18: Section 5 − Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power Maintain more often before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Replace Damaged Or Replace Damaged Unreadable Gas Hose Labels Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords 6 Months Clean Blow Out Or Drive...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    5-3. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Wire does not feed; open-circuit voltage Check circuit breaker CB1. Reset CB1. available. Unit overheated. Allow unit to cool. Check sensing lead connection. Check gun trigger plug connection. Check gun trigger. See gun Owner’s Manual. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Control board PC1. Wire feeds erratically.
  • Page 20: Diagnostics

    Trouble Remedy Information on display board is not accu- Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Control board PC1. Information on display board is not accu rate. Check transducer HD1 and connections, and replace if necessary. Display on display board does not light. Have Factory Authorized Service Agent check Control board PC1. Replace display board.
  • Page 21: Section 6 − Electrical Diagram

    SECTION 6 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 218 763-C Figure 6-1. Circuit Diagram For Wire Feeder OM-224 175 Page 19...
  • Page 22: Section 7 − Parts List

    SECTION 7 − PARTS LIST 25 26 31 Ref. 804 007-F Figure 7-1. Complete Assembly OM-224 175 Page 20...
  • Page 23 Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 7-1. Complete Assembly ....221 050 Case, Control Feeder Plastic ........
  • Page 24 Item Diagram Part marking Description Quantity Figure 7-1. Complete Assembly (Continued) ... 215 284 Valve, 12VDC 1Way .750-14 Thd 1/8 Orf 100PSI .....
  • Page 25 Table 7-1. Drive Roll & Wire Guide Kits (2 Drive Roll) NOTE Base selection of drive rolls upon the following recommended usages: 1. V-Grooved rolls for hard wire. 2. U-Grooved rolls for soft and soft shelled cored wires. 3. U-Cogged rolls for extremely soft shelled wires (usually hard surfacing types). 4.
  • Page 26 Notes Work like a Pro! Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 27 Warranty Effective January 1, 2005 (Equipment with a serial number preface of “LE” or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous manufacturers Limited Warranty shall not apply to: warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Consumable components;...
  • Page 28 Owner’s Record Please complete and retain with your personal records. Model Name Serial/Style Number Purchase Date (Date which equipment was delivered to original customer.) Distributor Address City State Contact the Delivering Carrier to: File a claim for loss or damage during shipment.

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