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- Page 1 A6 DK Automatic welding machine Instruction manual Valid for: serial no. 942-xxx-xxxx 0819 301 101 GB 20200827...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Single wire .................... Refilling with flux powder ..............Transportation of the Automatic Welding Machine ......MAINTENANCE ................... General ....................Daily ......................Periodic ....................TROUBLESHOOTING ................. General ....................Possible errors ..................ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................ 0819 301 101 © ESAB AB 2020... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS DIMENSION DRAWING ..................23 ORDERING NUMBERS ..................24 ACCESSORIES ....................25 Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0819 301 101 © ESAB AB 2020...
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Page 5: Safety
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Safety precautions 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 6 Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective clothing. • Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains. NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection. 0819 301 101 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2020...
- Page 7 There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of class A equipment in those locations, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances. 0819 301 101 - 7 - © ESAB AB 2020...
- Page 8 For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer. ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on our website. 0819 301 101 - 8 - ©...
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Page 9: Introduction
The A6 DK automatic welding machine is designed for Submerged-arc Welding (SAW) of butt and fillet joints. All other applications are prohibited. They are intended for use in combination with PEK and ESAB's welding power sources LAF or TAF and Aristo 1000. NOTE! For use with Aristo 1000 only together PEK with serial no. -
Page 10: Technical Data
Brake hub braking torque 1.5 Nm Travel speed 0.15–2.0 m/min Maximum weight of wire 30 kg Flux container volume 10 l (Not to be filled with preheated flux) Weight 150 kg (Excluding wire and flux) 0819 301 101 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 11: Main Components A6 Dk
8. Flux hopper 4. Guide wheel 9. Flux nozzle 5. Motor with gear (A6 VEC) 10. Flux tube (not shown) For more information on the main components, see section "Description of main components". 0819 301 101 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 12: Description Of Main Components
See Instruction manual 0460 948 xxx, 0460 949 xxx, 0459 839 036. 3.2.7 Flux recovery unit (A6 OPC) The A6 OPC is used to recover the surplus flux. For more information regarding the A6 OPC, see Instruction manual 0443 407 xxx. 0819 301 101 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 13: Flux Hopper / Flux Tube / Flux Nozzle
The amount of flux to be dropped down is controlled by way of the flux valve fitted to the flux hopper. For more information, see section "Refilling with flux powder". 0819 301 101 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 14: Installation
To prevent the reel from sliding off the hub: Lock the reel in place by turning the red knob as shown on the warning label attached next to the hub. 0819 301 101 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Brake Hub
The PEK is to be connected by a qualified person. See Instruction manual 0460 948 xxx, 0460 949 xxx, 0459 839 036. • For the connection of A6 OPC, see Instruction manual 0443 407 xxx. • For the connection of welding power source LAF/ TAF, see separate instruction manuals. 0819 301 101 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 16: Automatic Welding Machine A6 Dk (Submerged-Arc Welding, Saw)
Connect the return cable (6) between the power source (3) and work piece (4). Connect the welding cable (7) between the power source (3) and the automatic welding machine (1). Connect the measurement cable (8) between the power source (3) and workpiece (4). 0819 301 101 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 17: Operation
Do not tension more than is required to achieve an even feed. Feed the wire forward 30 mm below the contact tip by pressing on the control box PEK. Direct the wire by adjusting the knob (5). 0819 301 101 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 18: Changing The Feed Roller
Adjust the height of the flux nozzle above the weld so that the correct amount of flux is delivered. Flux coverage should be sufficient so that penetration of the arc does not occur. 0819 301 101 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 19: Transportation Of The Automatic Welding Machine
Transportation of the Automatic Welding Machine • Tip the welding machine backwards with the handles (1). • The weight has now been moved to the support wheels (2) and the welding machine can be moved. 0819 301 101 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 20: Maintenance
Periodic • Inspect the electrode feed unit's electrode control, drive rollers and contact tip. • Replace worn or damaged components. • Inspect the slides, lubricate them if they are binding. 0819 301 101 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Poor electrical connection. Action Clean and tighten all electrical connections. Cause 3.2 Cross-sectional area of welding cables is too small. Action Use cables with a larger cross-section or use parallel cables. 0819 301 101 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2020... -
Page 22: Ordering Spare Parts
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts. A6 DK is designed and tested in accordance with the international and European standards EN 60974-5, EN 12100-2 and EN 60974-10. On completion of service or repair work, it is the responsibility of the person(s) performing the work to ensure that the product still complies with the requirements of the above standards. - Page 23 DIMENSION DRAWING DIMENSION DRAWING 0819 301 101 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2020...
- Page 24 Therefore they are replaced with * here. Make sure to use a manual with a serial number or software version that corresponds with the product, see the front page of the manual. Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0819 301 101 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2020...
- Page 25 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 0153 872 880 Wire reel plastic 0416 492 880 Wire reel steel 0819 301 101 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2020...
- Page 26 For contact information visit esab.com ESAB AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Box 8004, 402 77 Gothenburg, Sweden, Phone +46 (0) 31 50 90 00 http://manuals.esab.com...
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