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A6 Mastertrac Tandem
A6TF F2
Instruction manual
Valid for: serial no. 940-xxx-xxxx
0449 468 460 GB 20230626

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  • Page 1 A6 Mastertrac Tandem A6TF F2 Instruction manual Valid for: serial no. 940-xxx-xxxx 0449 468 460 GB 20230626...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For single wire 3.0–6.0 mm. Heavy duty (D35) ........5.4.2 For flux-cored wire 1.6–4.0 mm (D20 and D35) (Accessories) .... 5.4.3 Adjustment of the wire for tandem welding .......... Refilling with flux powder ..............Transportation ..................MAINTENANCE ................... General ....................0449 468 460 © ESAB AB 2023...
  • Page 4 Daily ......................Periodic ....................TROUBLESHOOTING ................. General ....................Possible errors ..................ORDERING SPARE PARTS ................ DIMENSION DRAWING ..................23 ORDERING NUMBERS ..................25 WEAR PARTS ...................... Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice. 0449 468 460 © ESAB AB 2023...

  • 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. 0449 468 460 - 6 - © ESAB AB 2023...
  • 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. 0449 468 460 - 7 - © ESAB AB 2023...
  • 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. 0449 468 460 - 8 - ©...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The A6TF F2 automatic welding equipment with two welding heads, is mounted on a self-propelled trolley. It is designed for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) of butt welds. All other applications are prohibited. Intended for use in combination with PEK and ESAB welding power sources LAF, TAF or Aristo 1000. NOTE! Aristo 1000 only together with PEK with serial no.

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Travel speed 0.1–2.0 m/min Maximum weight of wire 2×30 kg Flux hopper volume 10 l Weight 158 kg (Excluding wire and flux) Continuous A weighted sound pressure 68 dB Enclosure class IP10 EMC classification Class A 0449 468 460 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care. Main components A6TF F2 (SAW) Carriage Connector Carrier Motor with gear (A6 VEC) Wire feed unit Flux hopper Slide kit, manual Flux nozzle 0449 468 460 - 11 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 12: Description Of Main Components

    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". 0449 468 460 - 12 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    The PEK must be connected by a qualified person. See separate instruction manual. • For connection of A6 GMH, see separate instruction manual. • For connection of A6 PAV, see separate instruction manual. 0449 468 460 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 14: Automatic Welding Equipment A6Tf F2

    Connect the welding cable between the power source and the automatic welding equipment. Connect the measurement cable between the power source and workpiece. Automatic welding equipment Control cable Return cable Power source Welding cable Work piece Measurement cable 0449 468 460 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 15: 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 PEK. Direct the wire by adjusting the knob (5). 0449 468 460 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    A special stub shaft is required for the pressure roller (order no. 0212 901 101). • Tighten the pressure screw (4) with moderate pressure to ensure that the flux-cored wire does not deform. 0449 468 460 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 17: Contact Equipment For Submerged Arc Welding

    The distance between the first and second wires must not be so great that the slag has time to solidify between the wires. Ensure that good flux coverage is achieved between the first and second wires. 0449 468 460 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 18: Refilling With Flux Powder

    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. 0449 468 460 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 19: Transportation

    5 OPERATION Transportation Disengage the wheels by turning the locking lever (1). NOTE! Use the lifting eye bolt (2) when lifting the equipment. 0449 468 460 - 19 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    If the carriage travel becomes jerky, check that the chain is correctly tensioned. Tension the chain if necessary. • To tension the chain undo the nut (*1) and turn the cam, then tighten the nut. 0449 468 460 - 20 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • 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. 0449 468 460 - 21 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 22: Ordering Spare Parts

    Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see esab.com. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare part number in accordance with the spare parts list.

  • Page 23: Dimension Drawing

    DIMENSION DRAWING DIMENSION DRAWING 0449 468 460 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2023...
  • Page 24 DIMENSION DRAWING 0449 468 460 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2023...

  • Page 25: Ordering Numbers

    ORDERING NUMBERS ORDERING NUMBERS Ordering Denomination Type Notes number 0461 232 882 A6 Mastertrac Tandem A6TF F2 0460 949 *74 Instruction manual PEK Control panel 0460 948 *01 Instruction manual PEK Control unit 0463 649 001 Spare parts list Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com...

  • Page 26: Wear Parts

    SAW tubular wire Part no. D (mm) 0146 025 880 0.8–1.6 0146 025 881 2.0–4.0 Contact jaws SAW HD (D35) Part no. D (mm) 0265 900 880 0265 900 882 0265 900 883 0265 900 884 0449 468 460 - 26 - © ESAB AB 2023...
  • Page 27 WEAR PARTS 0449 468 460 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2023...
  • Page 28 For contact information visit esab.com ESAB AB, Lindholmsallén 9, Box 8004, 402 77 Gothenburg, Sweden, Phone +46 (0) 31 50 90 00 manuals.esab.com...

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