Related Manuals for Yeswelder ARC-400Q
Summary of Contents for Yeswelder ARC-400Q
- Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Note: Please read this user's manual carefully before using this product.
-
Page 2: Specifications
The rated Duty cycle refers to the amount of welding that can be done within an amount of time. The YESWELDER ARC-400Q has a duty cycle of 60% at 400 Amps. It is easiest to look at your welding time in blocks of 10 Minutes and the Duty Cycle being a percentage of that 10 Minutes. -
Page 3: Read Instructions
READ INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly read and understand this manual before using the welder. Save for future refer- ence. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Improper use of an electric welder can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all pre- cautions described in the Welder Manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock. Disconnect welder from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance of the torch, contact tip and when installing or removing nozzles. -
Page 4: Required Items
Be aware of all power tool safety warnings. REQUIRED ITEMS Before you begin using the YESWELDER ARC-400Q WELDER, make sure you have the following: • A properly grounded 1Phase 220-240 Volt AC, 50/60Hz, 50 Amp outlet; 3 Phase 240-480 Volt AC, 50/60Hz, 50 Amp outlet. -
Page 5: Components And Controls
UNPACKING Remove all items from the box. Compare with list below to make sure unit is complete. YESWELDER ARC-400Q WELDER Ground Clamp with 10' [3m] Cable. Electrode (stick) Holder with 10' [3m] Cable. Instruction Manual. COMPONENTS & CONTROLS Power Switch... - Page 6 Amperage Adjustment Knob The Amperage Adjustment Knob (FIG B) al- lows the output amperage to be adjusted Power LED from 40 to 400 Amps. Thermal Protection LED Positive (+) Connector ARC Force Adjustment Amperage Adjustment Located at the lower right of the Front Panel (FIG B).
- Page 7 PREPARING TO “STICK” WELD 1. Plug the power cord into a properly grounded, 1Phase 220-240 Volt AC, 50/60Hz, 50 Amp outlet; 3 Phase 240-480 Volt AC, 50/60Hz, 50 Amp outlet 2. Make sure the Electrode or “Stick” is not making contact with the grounded workpiece. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH! The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot”...
-
Page 8: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Make sure that Electrodes are clean and dry before use. Contaminated Electrode Rod Contamination in weld bead Clean base metal of any oil, debris, coatings, or moisture. If base Contaminated Base Metal metal is cold rolled steel make sure to remove any mill scale. Poor Weld The angle of the electrode should be at 45°...