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- Page 1 SINGLE AND DOUBLE PULSE WITH OPTIONAL PULSEMATE STICK TIG DC LIFT MULTI PROCESS WELDING INVERTER XF353, P/N: W1400353 OPERATING MANUAL QUICKSET 3 PHASE (400V) 3 YEAR 350A SYNERGIC MIG PLATE THICKNESS CONTROL INPUT SUPPLY WARRANTY POWER SINGLE & DOUBLE PULSE...
- Page 2 PART NUMBER W1400353 Where Purchased: product is backed by our extensive warranty and world-wide for ESAB. We are a mainline supplier to major welding industry service network. sectors in the Asia Pacific and emerging global markets This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on including;...
- Page 3 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATOR. YOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES FOR FREE BY DOWNLOADING FROM THE CIGWELD WEBSITE. CAUTION These INSTRUCTIONS are for experienced operators. If you are not fully familiar with the principles of operation and safe practices for arc welding and cutting equipment, we urge you to read our booklet, “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, Cutting, and Gouging,”...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: SECTION 4: 5.17 QUICKSET MIG AND MANUAL MIG MODES SECTION 8: 5.18 CONNECTIONS FOR SOLID MIG WIRES ARC WELDING SAFETY XF353 POWER SOURCE ROUTINE SERVICE WITH SHIELDING GAS AND GASLESS FLUX INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS OPERATION REQUIREMENTS AND POWER... -
Page 5: Arc Welding Safety Instructions And Warnings
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is electrically live whenever the output is on. The input power circuit and machine internal circuits are also live when power is on. SECTION 1: In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the welding wire are electrically live. - Page 6 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 FUMES AND GASES WELDING RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE FILTERS FOR ELECTRIC WELDING Approximate Range of Welding Minimum Shade WARNING WARNING Description of Process Current in Amps Number of Filter(s) FUMES & GASES CAN BE HAZARDOUS WELDING CAN CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
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Page 7: Principal Safety Standards
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 MOVING PARTS FLYING SPARKS AND HOT METAL 1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS WARNING WARNING WARNING Safety in welding and allied processes Part 1: Fire Precautions, The procedures below are among those also MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY. AS 1674.1-1997 from SAI Global Limited, www.saiglobal.com. -
Page 8: Introduction
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 2.04 SYMBOL CHART Note that only some of these symbols will appear on your model. THREE PHASE PURGING OF GAS THREE PHASE STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER- CONTINUOUS WELD MODE TRANSFORMER-RECTIFIER SECTION 2: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE REMOTE SPOT WELD MODE INTRODUCTION... -
Page 9: Description
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 2.05 DESCRIPTION 2.09 DUTY CYCLE This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered from standard specification without prior written approval of CIGWELD. The user of this equipment shall have the The rated duty cycle of a Welding Power Source, is a statement of the time it may be operated at its rated welding current output It’s time to start playing with some serious welding power! sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from... -
Page 10: Optional Accessories
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 2.11 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2.12 RELATED PRODUCTS We recommend genuine CIGWELD products. The biggest range and best quality with guaranteed performance. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION WeldSkill Heavy Duty Auto Darkening Welding Helmet P/N: DESCRIPTION P/N:... -
Page 11: Installation
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 The time of day that welding or other activities are to 3.05 GENERATORS be carried out. The immunity of other equipment in the environment: Refer to Note 4 on page 17 for recommendations when the user shall ensure that other equipment being used using with a Generator. -
Page 12: Xf353 Power Source Operation
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 Equipotential Bonding Bonding of all metallic components in the welding installation and adjacent to it should be considered. However Metallic components bonded to the work piece will increase the risk that the operator could receive a shock by touching the metallic components and the electrode at the same time. -
Page 13: Power Source Controls, Indicators
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 REMOTE CONTROL SOCKET 8 PIN 4.01 POWER SOURCE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND FEATURES The 8 pin Remote Control Socket is used to connect remote control devices (i.e. Spool Gun, Push Pull Gun or TIG Torch) to the welding power source. -
Page 14: Indicators And Controls
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 4.02 INDICATORS AND CONTROLS QUICKSET PLATE THICKNESS When welding this digital meter will display the MIG Welding Amps. INDICATOR (MIG QUICKSET MODE ONLY) At the completion of welding, the digital meter will hold the When illuminated the Material Plate Thickness is able to be last recorded amperage value for a period of approximately selected. - Page 15 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 MPM INDICATOR SHIELDING GAS INDICATOR CAUTION (MIG QUICKSET MODE ONLY) Loose welding terminal connections can cause When illuminated WFS (Wire Feed Speed) is selected and the value showing on the Right Hand Digital Display is MPM (Metres overheating and result in the male plug being When this indicator is illuminated the Digital Displays will show Per Minute).
- Page 16 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 When welding this digital meter will display the MIG TIG DC LIFT MODE Welding Volts. When not welding, the digital meter will display either Trigger At the completion of welding, this digital meter will hold the Mode (2T/4T) or Volts.
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Page 17: Mig (Gmaw/Fcaw) Welding
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 RIGHT CONTROL KNOB MENU BUTTON Press to step through available options in each Process; Press to access Advanced Settings Once desired function selected turn clockwise to increase or MIG Modes: Pre Gas (PEG), Post Gas (PTG), counterclockwise to decrease value Crater Fill On/Off (CFR), Crater Fill Time (CFT), Crater Fill Wire Feed Speed (CFW), Crater Fill Voltage (CFU),... - Page 18 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 NEVER pressurize a Regulator/Flowmeter that has loose INSTALLATION SHUTDOWN CAUTION or damaged parts or is in a questionable condition. NEVER Remove cylinder valve plastic dust seal. Clean the cylinder DO NOT purge oxidising or flammable gases in the Close cylinder valve whenever the Regulator/Flowmeter loosen a connection or attempt to remove any part of valve outlet of impurities that may clog orifices and...
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Page 19: Attaching The Mig Gun (Euro)
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.02 ATTACHING THE MIG GUN (EURO) 5.03 INSTALLING HANDISPOOL 5.05 CHANGING INLET GUIDE FOR ALUMINIUM AND OTHER SOFT WIRES (200mm DIAMETER) Fit the MIG Gun to the power source by pushing the MIG Gun The Optional PulseMate Kit (P/N: W4200PM1) contains a Nylon Inlet Guide. -
Page 20: Inserting Wire Into The Wire Feed Mechanism
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.07 INSERTING WIRE INTO THE WIRE FEED MECHANISM 5.08 FEED ROLL PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 5.09 CHANGING THE FEED ROLL Release the tension from the pressure roller by turning the The pressure (top) roller applies pressure to the grooved feed To change the feed roll, release the Wire Drive Tension Screw WARNING adjustable wire drive tension screw in an anticlockwise... -
Page 21: Setup For Mig (Gmaw) Welding With Gas
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.10 SETUP FOR MIG (GMAW) WELDING WITH GAS SHIELDED MIG WIRE 5.11 SETUP FOR MIG (FCAW) WELDING WITH GASLESS MIG WIRE Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the Connect the work lead to the negative welding terminal Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the Feed wire through the wire drive mechanism. -
Page 22: Setup With Spool Gun For Gas
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.12 SETUP WITH SPOOL GUN FOR GAS SHIELDED MIG WIRE 5.13 SETUP WITH SPOOL GUN FOR GASLESS MIG WIRE Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the Connect the work lead to the negative welding terminal Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the Select Spool Gun Mode. -
Page 23: Setup With Push Pull Gun For Gas
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.14 SETUP WITH PUSH PULL GUN FOR GAS SHIELDED MIG WIRE 5.15 MIG QUICKSET MODE Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the Feed the MIG wire through the wire drive mechanism in the rear of the Power Source is in the Off position. - Page 24 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 MATERIAL TYPE INDICATOR WIRE FEED SPEED TRIGGER MODE When illuminated the type of Welding Material is able to be selected. Material Types are displayed across both Digital Displays. If the Welding Current is found to be too High or too Low for SELECT TRIGGER MODE BUTTON QuickSet Programme Table below.
- Page 25 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 MENU BUTTON PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO ACCESS ADVANCED CRATER FILL (CRF) CRATER FILL TIME (CFT) RUN IN (RIN) SETTINGS PRE GAS (PEG) The Crater Fill reduces the Welding Current (Wire Feed Crater Fill Time is the time in seconds that the Crater Fill Press the Menu Button then the Forward and Back Menu Arrow Shielding Gas flows for the time specified before an arc...
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Page 26: Mig Manual Mode
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.16 MIG MANUAL MODE INDUCTANCE MENU BUTTON PRESS THE MENU BUTTON TO ACCESS ADVANCED SETTINGS The Inductance (arc) control operates in MIG (GMAW) modes The Inductance (arc) control operates in MIG (GMAW) modes Press the Menu Button then the Forward and Back Menu Arrow only and is used to adjust the intensity of the welding arc. -
Page 27: Quickset Mig And Manual Mig Modes
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 SPOT WELDING MODE (SPT) CRATER FILL (CRF) CRATER FILL WIRE FEED SPEED (CFW) 5.18 CONNECTIONS FOR SOLID MIG WIRES Spot welding is used to weld two thin plates together at a WITH SHIELDING GAS AND GASLESS The Crater Fill reduces the Welding Current (Wire Feed Speed Crater Fill Wire Feed Speed is used to set the finish wire feed desired location by melting the top and bottom plates together... -
Page 28: Optional Add-On Devices
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.20 CIGWELD MIG WIRE SELECTION CHART MANUAL SETTINGS IN MIG (VOLTAGE & WIRE FEED SPEED) Power source setting requires some practice by the operator, a poor weld due to lack of fusion. If, however, the welding CLASS. -
Page 29: Mig (Gmaw/Fcaw) Welding Troubleshooting
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 CLASS. AUS/ 5.21 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) WELDING TROUBLESHOOTING NZ STD CLASS. (NEW) AWS STD DESCRIPTION (mm) PACK P/N: APPLICATION SOLVING PROBLEMS BEYOND THE WELDING TERMINALS Autocraft 309LSi is a premium quality, low carbon 24% Cr/13% Ni stainless steel wire for the Gas Metal Arc The general approach to fix Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) problems is to start at the wire spool then work through to the MIG Gun. - Page 30 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 SOLVING PROBLEMS BEYOND THE WELDING TERMINALS - INCONSISTENT WIRE FEED BASIC MIG (GMAW) WELDING TROUBLESHOOTING Wire feeding problems can be reduced by checking the following points FAULT CAUSE REMEDY 1 Undercut A Welding arc voltage too high A Decrease voltage or increase the Wire Feed Speed.
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Page 31: Mig (Gmaw) Welding Problems
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 5.22 MIG (GMAW) WELDING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 5 Welding wire continues to feed A MIG Gun Trigger in 4T Mode A Change MIG Gun Trigger Mode to 2T. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY when MIG Gun trigger is released. -
Page 32: Tig (Gtaw) Welding
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 CAUTION Loose welding terminal connections can cause overheating and result in the male plug being fused in the terminal. Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Power Source. SECTION 6: TIG (GTAW) WELDING 6.01 TIG DC-LIFT MODE AND SETUP... -
Page 33: Shielding Gas Regulator/Flowmeter Operating Instructions
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 6.02 SHIELDING GAS REGULATOR/FLOWMETER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHIELDING GAS REGULATOR/ USER RESPONSIBILITIES FLOWMETER SAFETY This equipment will perform safely and reliably only Gas flow rate from the Regulator is based on the Gas Nozzle when installed, operated and maintained, and repaired in WARNING This Regulator/Flowmeter is designed to reduce and control... -
Page 34: Tig Tungsten Electrodes
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 Connect the Regulator/Flowmeter inlet connection NOTE CAUTION to cylinder or pipeline and tighten it firmly but not It may be necessary to re-check the shielding Gas Loose welding terminal connections can cause overheating and result in the male plug being fused in the terminal. excessively, with a suitable spanner. - Page 35 BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 TUNGSTEN ELECTRODE TYPES BLUEVENOM XF353 TIG WELDING FILLER RODS SELECTION CHART CLASS. ELECTRODE TYPE WELDING FEATURES COLOUR CODE AUS/ CLASS. DESCRIPTION PACK P/N: APPLICATION (GROUND FINISH) APPLICATION NZ STD AWS STD (mm) 3T Rare Earth Suitable for Purple...
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Page 36: Tig (Gtaw) Welding Problems
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 6.04 TIG (GTAW) WELDING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 8 Tungsten Electrode melts or A Torch lead connected to positive A Connect torch lead to negative PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY oxidises when an arc is struck welding terminal. -
Page 37: Stick (Mmaw) Welding
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 SECTION 7: STICK (MMAW) WELDING 7.01 SETUP FOR STICK (MMAW) WELDING Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the Connect the work lead to the negative welding terminal (-). rear of the Power Source is in the Off position. If in doubt, consult the electrode manufacturer. -
Page 38: Arc Welding Electrodes
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 • The Hot Start feature improves the arc start characteristics CIGWELD ELECTRODE SELECTION CHART 7.02 ARC WELDING ELECTRODES by momentarily increasing the welding current to a CLASS. AUS/ level above the preset amperage (Welding Current). This NZ STD CLASS. -
Page 39: Size Of Electrode
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 CIGWELD ELECTRODE SELECTION CHART 7.07 STICK (MMAW) WELDING PROBLEMS CLASS. AUS/ NZ STD CLASS. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY DESCRIPTION (NEW) AWS STD (mm) PACK P/N: APPLICATION Mains Supply Voltage is On, the On/Off A Power source is not in the correct A Set the power source to MMA-Stick WELDSKILL 316L stainless steel electrode has been... -
Page 40: Routine Service Requirements And Power Source Problems
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 8.04 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL WARNING There are extremely dangerous voltage and power levels present inside this product. Do not attempt to open or SECTION 8: repair unless you are a qualified electrical tradesperson and you have had training in power measurements and troubleshooting techniques. -
Page 41: Bluevenom Xf353 Error Codes
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 ERROR CODE CAUSE REMEDY 8.06 BLUEVENOM XF353 ERROR CODES Output Short A Depending on the Welding Mode OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT Circuit selected check that output is ERROR CODE CAUSE REMEDY not short circuited.eg. MIG Wire Shorted to Workpiece, TIG Torch Over A Duty cycle of the Power Source has... -
Page 42: Key Spare Parts
PCB Driver BZT81014 Contact Tip 1.4mm M8, (Suitable for 1.2mm AL Wires) CML5K0916A MultiLiner Kit 0.9-1.6mm Aluminium 4.5m includes Pack of 10 TWE, BZL, BND, ESAB Collets, Pack of 1 W7007474 Gas Solenoid Valve W7007483 Control Socket 5 Pin c/w wiring BZT81016 Contact Tip 1.6mm M8, Pack of 10... -
Page 43: Bluevenom Xf353 Circuit Diagram
BLUEVENOM XF353 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL BLUEVENOM XF353 APPENDIX 1: NOTES: BLUEVENOM XF353 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM BLACK CN3-1 BLACK CN3-3 CN1-4 YELLOW CN1-3 BLACK CN1-2 BLUE CN1-1 BLACK CN5-1 BLACK CN5-2 BLUE CN4-1 BLUE CN4-4 CN10-4 CN10-3 BLACK CN10-2 BLACK CN10-1 CN1-8 CN1-7 CN1-6... -
Page 44: Cigweld - Limited Warranty Terms
CIGWELD LIMITED WARRANTY BLUEVENOM XF353 INVERTER DOES NOT APPLY TO; LIMITED WARRANTY: CIGWELD Pty Ltd, An ESAB Brand, The warranty is effective for the time stated below beginning hereafter, “CIGWELD” warrants to customers of its authorized on the date that the authorized distributor delivers the Obsolete goods sold at auction, second-hand goods and •... - Page 45 71 Gower Street, Preston VIC 3072 Australia CUSTOMER CARE: Tel: 1300 654 674 | Intl Tel: +61 9474 7400 In the interest of continuous improvements, CIGWELD Pty Ltd ABN 56 007 226 815 (An ESAB Brand) Email: enquiries@cigweld.com.au reserves the right to change specifications or design on any of its products without prior notice.
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we do not have power to the main machine no digital readings