Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i Contents Section General Information Page Safe Practices Introduction Receiving Specifications Controls Installation Normal Welding Sequence Basic Welding Information General Maintenance External Trouble Shooting Service Information 10.1 Circuit Diagram Assembly and Parts Lists Warranty information Model No CP139, CP140...
Operators Manual Safe Practices When Using Read First Welding Equipment The information contained in this These notes are provided in the interests manual is set out to enable you of improving operator safety. They should to properly maintain your new be considered only as a basic guide to Safe equipment and ensure that you obtain Working Habits.
Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i Burn Protection coating is removed from the work surface, the area is well ventilated, or the operator The welding arc is intense and visibly bright. wears an air-supplied respirator. Its radiation can damage eyes, penetrate Work in a confined space only while it is light-weight clothing, reflect from light- being ventilated and, if necessary, while...
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Due to variation between generators by different manufacturers, it is impossible Hollow castings or containers must be vented for WIA to validate operation from all before welding or cutting. They can explode. generators. Therefore, we recommend Never weld or cut where the air may contain that operation of equipment on flammable dust, gas, or liquid vapours.
WIA supplies a wide range of mild steel and steel to aluminium alloys. special purpose electrodes which cater for home workshop, rural, and industrial requirements.
Operators Manual 2 Receiving Austarc 16TC, Classification E4916-A Check the equipment received against the shipping invoice to make sure the shipment A low hydrogen electrode with good is complete and undamaged. If any damage arc stability and out-of-position welding has occurred in transit, please immediately characteristics.
Operators Manual 4 Controls WELD AMPS WELD VOLTS 31.5 27.6 60% 100% CORED WIRE: - Self Shielded - Gas Shielded - All Sizes LOCAL REMOTE AMPS ARC FORCE AMPS VOLTS 350i WELDMATIC Fig 1 Weldmatic 350i + 500i Controls 1 Control Panel 8 Over Temperature Warning If an over temperature condition is reached 2 Remote Connector...
Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i 13.4 TIG GTAW welding, LOCAL control: 11 Digital Display Volts Lift arc start, using TIG welding torch with MIG Mode (GMAW): the display will separate gas supply. indicate Actual weld volts. Knob (10) will adjust the weld current which Stick Mode (MMA): the display will indicate is displayed on (9).
Operators Manual 5 Installation CO2: Is a cheaper gas option for steel when Connection to Electrical Mains Power weld spatter and finish is not a concern. Supply Note: All electrical work shall only be 16 Arc Control undertaken by a qualified electrician. When in MIG GMAW mode the harshness 350i of the arc can be adjusted.
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Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i To setup for this condition, connect the The minimum recommended supply circuit ‘WORK’ lead plug into the (-) output terminal breaker rating for a Weldmatic 500i is 32 on the power source, and the wirefeeder Amps.
In draft-free conditions the gas flow rate recommend quality WIA AUSTMIG ES6. required to give adequate protection is Dirty, rusty or kinked wire will not feed typically 10-12 litres/min. In situations where...
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Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i Establishing a Weld Setting A “good” weld will have the characteristics illustrated in Figure 2. The weld has penetrated Once the consumable wire type, wire size into the parent metal, fusing the root of the and shielding gas have been chosen, the two joint where the two plates meet, and the weld variables that are adjusted in order to obtain...
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Operators Manual Gun Position For “down hand” fillet welding with gas shielded solid wires, the gun is normally positioned as shown in Figure 4a below, with the nozzle end pointing in the direction of travel. For “down hand” fillet welding with gasless flux cored wires, the gun is normally positioned as shown in Figure 4b, with the nozzle end pointing away from the direction...
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130 - 180 Select an appropriate welding current for the electrode diameter by setting the knob on the machine front panel. WIA AUSTARC Stick Remote Mode electrodes will give the best results. When in stick remote Mode, the output can...
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Operators Manual TIG Welding (GTAW) TIG Welding Operation Connect the Work Clamp to the work piece. Connection for TIG Welding Turn on the power switch located on the rear For TIG welding, the torch is connected to panel. Wait approximately 5 seconds as the the negative terminal.
Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i LIFT TIG Operation Duty Cycle LIFT TIG arc start can be achieved with the The term duty cycle indicates the percentage following procedure. welding time available at the rated output current, for each 10 min period over 4 hours. The Weldmatic 350i is rated at 350 Amps, and the 500i at 500 Amps, 60% duty cycle.
Operators Manual 8 General Maintenance 3 Welding tip is free of obstructions such Before removing the equipment as spatter build-up. Ream out the tip cover, ENSURE that the equipment bore with a suitable size oxy-tip cleaner. is disconnected from the mains Replace the welding tip as it becomes power supply.
WIA service agent. the fault condition, the equipment Power source has low weld output should be returned to a WIA Service agent. Phone 1300 300 884 for details 1 Check all electrical connections in the of your nearest service agent.
Operators Manual 10 Service Information 3 Check that gun cable liner is not too The following information is intended short and is fitted correctly. Refer for use by qualified service personnel. wirefeeder manual for fitting instructions. When the unit is energised LETHAL Constant poor arc characteristics VOLTAGES are present on the electrical and electronic components.
Weldarc MMA Equipment • The relevant defect in materials or 3 Year Warranty Statement workmanship; Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) • The Product not having been altered, warrants to the original retail purchaser tampered with or otherwise dealt with that the Weldmatic welding machine...
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Weldmatic 350i + Weldmatic 500i Model No CP139, CP140...
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Miller Digital Elite Series ™ AUTO-DARKENING HELMETS Inferno P/N - 257217 Joker P/N - 257218 Lucky’s Speed Shop P/N - 257214 Black P/N - 257213 FOUR MODES – WELD, CUT, GRIND & X-MODE Black Lucky’s Speed Shop Joker Inferno • Lens and helmet comply with •...
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