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Viper2500s
Important Information
All persons authorised to use, repair or service the
operated TIG control unit
any work is undertaken. Further information is available in publication
HSG118 'Electric safety in arc welding', which may be obtained from
the Health & Safety Executive. Please contact your distributor should
you not understand any of the information within this document.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To maintain continued developments of our products we reserve the right to alter specifications as quoted without prior notice
Viper 2500s Line
, should read the section on safety before
Newarc Equipment Ltd.
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Description
TIG unit
Processes
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- Page 1 Description TIG unit Processes Important Information Viper 2500s Line All persons authorised to use, repair or service the operated TIG control unit , should read the section on safety before any work is undertaken. Further information is available in publication HSG118 'Electric safety in arc welding', which may be obtained from the Health &...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 — SAFETY 1.1 Servicing Hazards ______________________________________________ SECTION 2 — SPECIFICATION 2.1 - Description_______________________________________________________________ 5 2.2 - Technical Data___________________________________________________________ 5 SECTION 3 — INSTALLATION 3.1 - Siting the Viper2500s______________________________________________________ 6 3.2 - Connection of Cables___________________________________________________ 6 SECTION 4 —... -
Page 4: Welding And Earth Return Cables
1.5 The safe handling of gas cylinders at the welding site. Remove all flammable or combustible materials from The Viper 2500s uses argon gas during TIG welding. This is • the welding area and the immediate vicinity. an inert gases and can displace oxygen in the atmosphere Suitable fire fighting equipment must always be pre- •... -
Page 5: Section 2 - Specification
The generator or rectifier is simply set to maximum output and the Viper 2500s can then be used to con- trol all the welding parameters. Note that as the Viper 2500s is a self-contained control unit it is possible to slope down to 5 amps even if the generator has a minimum current of 50 amps or greater. -
Page 6: Section 3 - Installation
SECTION 3 — INSTALATION 3.1 Siting the Viper 2500s Site the Viper 2500s on a clean dry surface, preferable above ground level. • Make sure there is at least 20cm clearance at the front and rear of the machine to allow good circulation of the •... -
Page 7: Section 4 - Operation And Use
SECTION 4 — OPERATION AND USE 4.1 Operating controls & connections 1 Gas flow control Adjusts the flow of gas to the welding torch, a flow rate of 15 to 20 lpm is normally used. 2 Torch switch socket For connecting the TIG torch control switch lead using XLR plug. 3 Torch switch socket For connecting the TIG torch control switch lead using DIN plug. -
Page 8: Operation
SECTION 4 — OPERATION AND USE 11 Power -on indicator Indicates that the Viper is receiving power from the power source it is connected to. 12 Warning Indicator Indicates that the Viper is connected in reverse polarity, i.e. the positive lead from the power source is connected to the negative in terminal on the rear of the Viper and vice-versa. -
Page 9: Section 5 - Fault Finding And Maintenance
SECTION 5 — FAULT FINDING AND MAINTANENCE 5.1 Fault Finding Most problems with the operation of the Viper will be indicated by the three indicator lights on the front panel. 5.1.1 Power on Indicator. Must be on for normal operation. Indicates whether or not the Viper is receiving power from the power source. If off check that:- The power source is switched on. -
Page 10: Maintenance
SECTION 5 — FAULT FINDING AND MAINTANENCE The common problems with TIG welding are poor or no striking, porosity and poor appearance of the weld. If you are experiencing any problems with TIG welding follow the check list below, this will cure most problems :- If the Viper does not strike check the operation of the torch switch and the condition of the switch lead and •... -
Page 11: Section 6 - Parts Breakdown
SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.1 Component Location Viper2500s... - Page 12 SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.1 Component Location Viper2500s...
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Page 13: Parts List
SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.2 Viper 2500s Parts List Item no. Description Part No. Control knobs (x 4) M00033/A Torch switch socket assembly M90660 Torch switch socket assembly M90660 Flow-meter M00018 Gas outlet 'Quick coupler' M00955 Panel mount Dix type sockets (x 2) - Page 14 Viper2500s...
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