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Buddy™
Arc 145
Instruction manual
0463 276 001 GB 20150424
Valid for: serial no. 01107071701

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  • Page 1 Buddy™ Arc 145 Instruction manual 0463 276 001 GB 20150424 Valid for: serial no. 01107071701...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Joint forms......................12 5.5.5 Electrode selection................... 13 MAINTENANCE ....................14 Power source...................... 14 FAULT-TRACING....................15 ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................16 DIAGRAM ........................17 ORDERING NUMBERS .....................18 ACCESSORIES ......................19 Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0463 276 001 © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 4: Safety

    1 SAFETY SAFETY Users of ESAB equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions must meet the requirements that apply to this type of equipment. The following recommendations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.
  • Page 5 There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances. CAUTION! This product is solely intended for arc welding. 0463 276 001 - 5 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 6 1 SAFETY ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.     DISMANTLING AND SCRAPPING NOTE! Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility! In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Arc 145 is a general MMA arc welding power source. ESAB's accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of this manual. Equipment The power source is supplied with: • 3 meter welding cable with electrode holder •...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Equipment marked IP23 is intended for indoor and outdoor use. Application class The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased electrical hazard. 0463 276 001 - 8 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Mains cable area mm Phase current I (TIG) 10.8 A 1eff Phase current I (MMA) 16 A 1eff NOTE! Use the power source in accordance with the relevant national regulations. 0463 276 001 - 9 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 10: Operation

    The output to which the welding cable is connected depends on the type of electrode, please refer to electrode packaging for information relating to the correct electrode polarity. 0463 276 001 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 11: Overheating Protection

    [2]; the electrode moving along welding way [3]. The operator can choose the manipulation of electrode based on welding joint sharp, welding position, electrode spec, welding current and operation skill, etc. 0463 276 001 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 12: Anti-Electrode Pick-Up

    5.5.4 Joint forms Butt joint Corner joint Lap joint T joint 0463 276 001 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 13: Electrode Selection

    In the welding process, the arc must not be too long; otherwise, it will cause unstable arc burning, large spatter, light penetration, undercut, blowhole, etc. If the arc is too short, it will cause electrode stick. 0463 276 001 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    It is normally sufficient to blow the power source with dry compressed air (reduced pressure) once a year. Clogged or blocked air inlets and outlets otherwise result in overheating. 0463 276 001 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 15: Fault-Tracing

    Check that the welding current supply and return cables are correctly connected. • Check that the correct current value is set. • Check that the correct electrodes are being used. 0463 276 001 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 16: Ordering Spare Parts

    Spare parts may be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see the back cover of this document. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list.
  • Page 17: Diagram

    DIAGRAM DIAGRAM 0463 276 001 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 18: Ordering Numbers

    Ordering no. Denomination Type 0700 300 884 Welding power source Buddy™ Arc 145 0459 839 065 Spare parts list Buddy™ Arc 145 Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0463 276 001 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 19: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 0700 006 883 Return cable with clamp 200A, OKC 25, 5 m 0700 006 882 Welding cable 200A, OKC 25, 5 m 0463 276 001 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2015...
  • Page 20 ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices Europe NORWAY North and South America SOUTH KOREA AS ESAB ESAB SeAH Corporation Larvik Kyungnam AUSTRIA ARGENTINA Tel: +47 33 12 10 00 Tel: +82 55 269 8170 ESAB Ges.m.b.H CONARCO Vienna-Liesing Fax: +47 33 11 52 03...

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