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- Page 1 A6 Mastertrac A6TF F1 / A6TF F1 Twin Instruction manual Valid for: serial no. 940-xxx-xxxx 0449 265 560 GB 20230626...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contact equipment for Submerged Arc Welding ........ 5.4.1 For single wire 3.0–6.0 mm ..............5.4.2 For twin wires 2×2.0–3.0 mm (D35) ............. 5.4.2.1 Accessories ..................5.4.2.2 Adjustment of the wires for twin-arc welding ........Refilling with flux powder ..............0449 265 560 © 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 265 560 © ESAB AB 2023...
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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. 0449 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 8 - ©...
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Page 9: Introduction
The A6TF F1 / A6TF F1 Twin automatic welding equipment is designed for Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) of butt and fillet joints. 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 0.1–2.0 m/min Maximum weight of wire 30 kg 30 kg Flux hopper volume 10 l 10 l Weight 110 kg 140 kg (Excluding wire and flux) Enclosure class IP10 IP10 EMC classification Class A Class A 0449 265 560 - 10 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 11: Installation
Main components A6TF F1 (SAW), A6TF F1 Twin (SAW) Carriage Motor with gear (A6 VEC) Carrier Flux hopper Wire feed unit Flux tube Slide kit, manual Flux nozzle Connector Wire guide 0449 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 13 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 14: Automatic Welding Equipment A6Tf F1 / A6Tf F1 Twin
(1). Connect the measurement cable (8) between the power source (3) and workpiece (4). Automatic welding equipment Control cable Return cable Power source Welding cable Work piece Measurement cable 0449 265 560 - 14 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 15: Operation
Locate the end of the wire in the feed roller (1) groove. Set the wire tension on the feed roller with the knob (4). NOTE! Do not tension more than is required to achieve an even feed. 0449 265 560 - 15 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 16: Changing The Feed Roller
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 265 560 - 16 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 17: Contact Equipment For Submerged Arc Welding
The two wires can be rotated so that they are positioned one after the other along the line of the joint, or in any position up to 90° across the joint, i.e. one wire on each side of the joint. 0449 265 560 - 17 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 18: Refilling With Flux Powder
Flux coverage should be sufficient so that penetration of the arc does not occur. Transportation Disengage the wheels by turning the locking lever (1). NOTE! Use the lifting eye bolt (2) when lifting the equipment. 0449 265 560 - 18 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 19: Conversion Of A6Tf F1 / A6Tf F1 Twin (Submerged Arc Welding)
Welding) to MIG/MAG welding Assemble in accordance with the instructions accompanying the conversion kit. Conversion of A6TF F1 (Submerged Arc Welding) to Twin-arc Assemble in accordance with the instructions accompanying the conversion kit. 0449 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 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 265 560 - 23 - © ESAB AB 2023... - Page 24 DIMENSION DRAWING 0449 265 560 - 24 - © ESAB AB 2023...
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Page 25: Ordering Numbers
0460 949 *74 Instruction manual PEK Control panel 0460 948 *01 Instruction manual PEK Control unit 0463 648 001 Spare parts list Technical documentation is available on the Internet at: www.esab.com 0449 265 560 - 25 - © ESAB AB 2023... -
Page 26: Wear Parts
0146 024 880 0.8–1.6 0146 024 881 2.0–4.0 MIG/MAG Part no. D (mm) 0145 538 880 0145 538 881 0145 538 882 0145 538 883 MIG/MAG Part no. D (mm) 0148 772 880 2.0–3.0 0449 265 560 - 26 - © ESAB AB 2023... - Page 27 0265 900 880 0265 900 881 0265 900 882 0265 900 883 0265 900 884 SAW Twin HD Part no. D (mm) 0265 902 880 2.5–3.0 0265 902 881 0265 902 882 0265 902 883 0449 265 560 - 27 - © ESAB AB 2023...
- Page 28 0258 000 909 0258 000 910 0258 000 911 0258 000 913 0258 000 914 0258 000 915 Adapter for contact tip SAW and MIG/MAG (D35) Part no. D (mm) 0147 333 001 M6/M10 0449 265 560 - 28 - © ESAB AB 2023...
- Page 29 WEAR PARTS 0449 265 560 - 29 - © ESAB AB 2023...
- Page 30 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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