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This will allow the recycling of raw materials and help protect the environment. FOR HELP OR ADVICE ON THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR, OR SIP DIRECTLY ON: 05776 TEL: 01509500400 EMAIL: sales@sip-group.com or technical@sip-group.com www.sip-group.com...
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Conforms to the requirements of the following directive(s), as indicated. 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC EMC Directive 2011/65/EU RoHS Directive And the relevant harmonised standard(s), including EN 60974-1:2012 EN 60974-10:2007 Signed: …………………………………... Mr P. Ippaso - Managing Director - SIP (Industrial Products) Ltd Date: 23/08/2016.
CONTENTS NOTES. Page No. Description Safety Symbols Used Throughout This Manual Safety Instructions Electrical Connection Guarantee Technical Specification Contents and Accessories Getting to Know Your Welder Operating Instructions Maintenance Troubleshooting Wiring Diagram Exploded Drawing - Welding Inverter Parts List Exploded Drawing - WFU & Interconnections Parts List Exploded Drawing - MIG Torch Parts List...
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL NOTES. Danger / Caution: Indicates risk of personal injury and/or the possibility of damage. Warning: Risk of electrical injury or damage! Note: Supplementary information. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Please read the following instructions carefully, failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury and / or damage to the mig weld- When using your inverter welder, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and / or damage to the welder.
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MAINTAIN THE WELDER WITH CARE: Keep the earth clamp, mig tip & shroud clean for the best and safest performance. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES: Consult this user manual, your distributor or SIP directly for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont EXPLODED DRAWING - TORCH accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards and will invalidate any warranty you may have. SECURE THE WORK-PIECE: Always use welding clamps to secure the work piece. This frees up both hands to operate the welder correctly. DO NOT OVERREACH: Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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PARTS LIST WFU 05776 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont ELECTRIC SHOCK Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Electric inverter welders have the potential to cause a shock that could lead to injury or death. Touching electrically ‘hot’ parts can cause fatal shocks and severe burns; While...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont EXPLODED DRAWING - WFU & INTERCONNECTIONS 05776 ventilators. If the work can not be moved, then move the combustibles at least 10 metres away and out of the reach of sparks and heat or protect against igni- tion with suitable and snug fitting, fire resistant covers or shields. ...
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PARTS LIST - WELDING INVERTER 05776 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont Avoid oily or greasy clothing, a spark may ignite them. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Hot metal such as electrode stubs and work-pieces should never be handled ...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont EXPLODED DRAWING 05776 Leaving a confined space you must shut off the gas supply at the source to pre- vent possible accumulation of gases in the space if down stream valves are left open. Check to be sure that the space is safe before re-entering it. Vapours from chlorinated solvents can be decomposed by the heat of the arc (or ...
05776 HG4500 (3 PHASE): Connecting to the power supply: The 05776 HG4500 inverter welder is supplied without a plug fitted, it must NOT be connected to a 230V single phase supply; It requires a 400v 50hz 3 phase supply. Be- fore using the welder, inspect the mains lead and plug (where applicable) to ensure that neither are damaged.
GUARANTEE Guarantee: This SIP inverter welder is covered by a 24 month parts and labour warranty covering failure due to manufacturers defects. This does not cover failure due to misuse or oper- ating the welder outside the scope of this manual - any claims deemed to be outside the scope of the warranty may be subject to charges Including, but not limited to parts, labour and carriage costs.
Check all connections are clean and tight, if there is any oxidization clean the connection with a mild abrasive or wire brush. Model SIP HG4500 (3 phase) Check all cable for damaged or degradation to the insulation, replace if any Input Voltage 400V ~ 50Hz found.
CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont ARC WELDING HG 4500 MIG/Arc Welder Caution: Ensure all protective equipment is worn and bystanders are not in 1 x 4m MB36 MIG Torch c/w 1.2mm contact tip 1 x 3m earth cable with earth clamp the vicinity.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont ARC WELDING There are no hard and fast rules by which a particular gauge of electrode is selected, usually this is determined by the type of welding required and the thickness of the workpiece e.g.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER….cont Ref. Description Ref. Description PREPARATION FOR WELDING 4 Roll Wire Feed Unit MIG / ARC Selector Clean the area to be welded, and the earthing point of all rust, paint and con- Interconnecting Harness 2T / 4T Trigger Mode taminants etc.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MIG WELDING the guide tube (you may need to straighten the first 50mm or so of wire if it doesn't fit in to the guide tube easily). Fitting and connecting the Wire Feed Unit the welder: Lower the tension arms and ensure the wire sits in the groove of the wire feed ...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont Loading the welding wire: Refit and tighten the retaining screw to secure the roller in place. Open the door of the Wire Feed Unit and lift up the wire reel cover. Pressure Adjust Knob Tension Arm Pressure Adjust Knob Roller...
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