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  • Page 1 THERMAL ARC 155 SE USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The machine you have just acquired has taken advantages, in its production, of Thermal Arcs' wide experience in the manufacturing of welding machines, along with the latest technology strides in power electronics. It will give you entire satisfaction for years if you respect all the operating and maintenance instructions given in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY POLICY STATEMENT ................... 5 SAFETY............................6 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ........................6 1.1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................6 1.2. INSTALLATION AND USE.............................6 1.2.1. ASSESSMENT OF AREA ..............................7 1.2.2.
  • Page 4 Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS SETTING UP ..........................15 CONNECTION TO THE MAIN SUPPLY........................15 CONNECTION TO THE GROUND ..........................15 PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS ..........................15 USING............................16 DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT PANEL........................16 DESCRIPTION OF THE BACK PANEL ........................16...

  • Page 5: Warranty Policy Statement

    Date : 25/10/06 WARRANTY POLICY STATEMENT The Thermal Arc 155 SE is guaranteed 24 months from date of invoice.. Defects caused by natural wear or accidental damage (wrong assembly, defective maintenance, abnormal use ...) or by modification of the product, which has not been accepted in writing by the manufacturer, are not included in the guarantee.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Notice NOT 020 THERMALARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY The equipment you have just acquired will give you entire satisfaction if you respect the operating and maintenance instructions. Its design, the specification of the components and its manufacture are in accordance with the existing rules, French standards (NF), ISO and CEI international injunctions, EEC general lines and CEN/CENELEC standards.

  • Page 7: Assessment Of Area

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY If electromagnetic disturbances are detected, then it shall be the responsibility of the user of the arc welding equipment to resolve the situation with the technical assistance of the manufacturer. In some cases this remedial action may be as simple as earthing the welding circuit, see Note.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Of The Arc Welding Equipment

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY 1.2.2.2. Maintenance of the arc welding equipment The arc welding equipment should be routinely maintained according to the manufacturers recommendations. All access and service doors and covers should be closed and properly fastened when the arc welding equipment is in operation.

  • Page 9: Working Area

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY 2.2. WORKING AREA The use of arc welding implies a strict respect of safety conditions with regard to electric currents (Decree dated 14.12.1988). It is necessary to check that no metal piece accessible to the operators and to their assistants can come into direct contact with a phase conductor and the neutral of the network.

  • Page 10: Individual Protection

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY - Always have sufficient fire fighting equipment - Fire can break out from sparks even several hours after the welding work has been finished. 3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION 3.1.

  • Page 11: Risk Of Internal Injuries

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY Opacity gradation numbers and recommended use for arc welding Current intensity in Amps Welding process or connected techniques Coated electrodes MIG on heavy metals MIG on light alloys...

  • Page 12: Details About Gases

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SAFETY 3.3.3. DETAILS ABOUT GASES Gas and gaseous mixtures containing less than 20% of CO If these gases or mixtures take the place of the oxygen in the air, there is a danger of asphyxia. An atmosphere containing less than 17% oxygen is dangerous.

  • Page 13: Description

    THERMAL ARC 155 SE unit allows 2 possibilities of power supply : ever 110V or 230 V. It automatically senses the input voltage value (smart link TM) without needing any switching by the operator.
  • Page 14 Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 DESCRIPTION For ambient temperature : 40°C THERMAL ARC 155 SE 110 V 230 V PRIMARY Single phased power supply 110 V 230 V (+/- 13%) (+/- 13%)

  • Page 15: Setting Up

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 SETTING UP CONNECTION TO THE MAIN SUPPLY The power source must be connected to a single-phase 230V or 110V - 50 Hz/60 Hz mains + ground with a tolerance of +/- 13%.

  • Page 16: Using

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 USING 9. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT PANEL REPERE DESIGNATION Welding current knob Power terminal + Warning indicator Power ON indicator Power terminal - 10. DESCRIPTION OF THE BACK PANEL...

  • Page 17: Welding

    Connect the power source to the main supply and the ground as explained in the chapter « Setting up » ( as para - 6 and 7). The THERMAL ARC 155 SE unit automaticaly recogonizes the value of the power supply.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    CAUTION : BEFORE OPENING the unit, disconnect the power source from the mains. Voltages are high and dangerous inside the machine. In spite of their robustness, THERMAL ARC power sources require some regular maintenance. Once every 6 months (more often in dusty surroundings) : the machine must be blown through with dry, oilfree compressed air check for continuity all electrical connections.

  • Page 19: Spare Parts

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 MAINTENANCE 13. SPARE PARTS ITEM REFERENCE DESCRIPTION I05822 Black back frame V01002 Fan 12Vdc supply B05025 ON/OFF main switch I05801 Chassis I05812 Black front frame E10207/TH Main PCB...

  • Page 20: Main Pcb Ref L93211

    Notice NOT 020 THERMAL ARC 155 SE Rev : 02 Date : 25/10/06 MAINTENANCE 14. MAIN PCB REF L93211 Connector J1, J5 : 110V / 230V AC main supply, protected against over voltage on main supply Connector J2 : Protective earth connection Connector J3 : Connection for 12V dc fan (pin 1 + ;...

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    16. WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 22 Thermadyne Industries, Ltd Chorley, England Tel : (44) 01257 261 755 Fax : (44) 01257 224 802 Thermadyne Industries, Ltd Netherlands Hoofddorp, Holland Tel : (31) 23 561 4182 Fax : (31) 23 565 5074 Thermadyne Industries, Ltd Italia Milan, Italy Tel : (39) 039 204 991 Fax : (39) 039 204 9922 PTA Plasmatechnik.

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