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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 prod-
Viper2500s
, should read the section on safety before
Newarc Ltd.
UK's Leading Manufacturer Of Welding Equipment
Newcastle +44 (0) 191 295 0111
Aberdeen +44 (0) 1224 771 063
www.newarc.co.uk
Viper 2500s Line
03/14
Description
TIG/MMA unit
Processes
ucts we reserve the right to alter specifications as

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  • Page 1 Viper2500s Description TIG/MMA 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 &...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 - Operating Controls and Connections___________________________________ 4.2 - Operation_____________________________________________________________ SECTION 5 — FAULT FINDING AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 - Fault Finding___________________________________________________________ 5.2 - Welding Problems______________________________________________________ 5.3 - Maintenance__________________________________________________________ SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.1 - Component Locations__________________________________________________ 6.2 - Parts List_______________________________________________________________ Viper2500s...
  • Page 4: Welding And Earth Return Cables

    If possible, fasten the earth return clamp directly to the • Do not use the Viper 2500s without it’s protective cover • job to be welded and ensure that the surface is free from Keep your clothing and body dry rust and paint. • Viper2500s...
  • Page 5: Section 2 - Specification

    Technical data Viper 2500S Input Voltage Range 30-90 Volts Maximum Output Current 250 amps Current control Infinitely Variable Duty Cycle TIG/MMA 100% @ 250amps H x W x L (mm) 300 x 190 x 450 Weight (kg) Gas Flow Meter Viper2500s...
  • Page 6: Section 3 - Installation

    Connect the gas pipe of the power gas adaptor to the quick release connector between the output terminals. • Connect the TIG torch to the power gas adaptor. • Connect the Earth return lead to the positive output connector on the front of the Viper. • Viper2500s...
  • Page 7: Section 4 - Operation And Use

    In TIG4 position, when the torch switch is pressed and re- leased the arc ignites, to extinguish the arc you must press and release the torch switch again. 10 Digital Display Gives an accurate indication of the welding current. Viper2500s...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Press the On/Off switch on the rear panel to the on position, the power on indicator and the digital display will light • and the Viper is ready to use. Turn the current control to the setting required for the task in hand. • Viper2500s...
  • Page 9 Torch button released Torch button process to start the slope up pressed and held process. down to pause the slope down pro- This line shows cedure the normal slope down level down to zero. Viper2500s...
  • Page 10: Section 5 - Fault Finding And Maintenance

    5.3 TIG Welding problems If problems with the Vipers operation while TIG welding are experienced first refer to the information in paragraphs 3.1 and 3,2 of the installation section and paragraph 4.2 ,4.2.2 in the operating section. Viper2500s...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Note! All Electric shocks are potentially fatal, switch off the machine and unplug from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work. It is very important that the Viper2500S is regularly maintained. The amount of use and the working environment must be taken into account when scheduling the maintenance periods.
  • Page 12: Section 6 - Parts Breakdown

    SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.1 Component Location Viper2500s...
  • Page 13 SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.1 Component Location Viper2500s...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    Fuse 3.15A, 20mm quick blow (2 per machine) M00020 Gas hose (as used internally) per metre M00958 Gas hose (external) per metre M00001 To maintain continued developments of our products we reserve the right to alter specifications as quoted without prior notice Viper2500s...
  • Page 16 Newarc accepts no liability for correctness in respect of any impending change in legislation or health and safety requirements. Newarc also reserve the right to amend the detail of the docu- ment content without any notification to the consumer. If reference is made to Newarc while utilis- ing the document for spare parts purchase or instruction please advise the revision of the document to ensure correctness of information.

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