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350i TRANSMIG 450i MulTI pROceSS weldING INveRTeR 550i A-10625 Operating Manual Revision: AE Issue Date: May 7, 2013 Manual No.: 0-5205 Operating Features:...
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To locate your nearest distributor or accredited service provider call +1300 654 674, or visit us on the web at www.cigweld.com.au This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct use and operation of your CIGWELD product.
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Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use. Welding Power Supply Operating Manual Number 0-5205 for: TRANSMIG 350i Plant Part Number W1005350 TRANSMIG 350i Power Source (packed) Part Number W1005352 TRANSMIG 450i Plant with 4RT wirefeeder Part Number W1005450 TRANSMIG 450i Pro Plant with VAF4 wirefeeder...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i SECTION 1: ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT LOSE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ OPERATING/INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields recom- mended. WARNING 3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare; warn others not to watch the ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE arc.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 3. Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers. WARNING 4. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to welding can easily go through small cracks and your health.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, a very large volume of scientific findings based on regulators, hoses, and fittings designed for the experiments at the cellular level and from studies specific application; maintain them and associated with animals and people which clearly establish that parts in good condition.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126. Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
71 Gower St, Preston Victoria 3072 Australia Description of equipment: Welding Equipment: TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i MULTI PROCESS INVERTER Power Source and associated accessories. * Serial numbers are unique with each individual piece of equipment and details description, parts used to manufacture a unit and date of manufacture.
Use care to avoid damaging the Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by equipment when using bars, hammers, etc., to un- contacting Cigweld at the address and phone number crate the unit. for your location listed in the inside back cover of this manual.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 2.04 Symbol Chart Note that only some of these symbols will appear on your model. Wire Feed Function Single Phase Wire Feed Towards Workpiece With Three Phase Output Voltage Off. Three Phase Static Frequency Converter- Welding Gun...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 2.07 Transporting Methods 2.05 Description This unit is equipped with a handle for carrying The Cigweld Transmig 350i, 450i and 550i are three purposes. phase multi process welding inverters that are capable of performing GMAW/FCAW (MIG), MMAW (Stick) and GTAW (Lift TIG) welding processes.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 2.10 Specifications Description TRANSMIG 350i TRANSMIG 450i TRANSMIG 550i W1005450 Plant Part Number W1005350 W1005550 W1005451 Power Source (Packed)Part Number W1005352 W1005452 W1005552 Power Source Mass 72 kg 72 kg 72 kg Power Source Dimensions H 580mm x W 350mm x D 640mm...
In the interest of continuous improvement, CIGWELD Pty, Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications or design of any of its products without prior notice.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i As an example, if we were Gouging with an 8mm electrode at 400A, we can see from the graph that we can expect 400A at 57% duty cycle. For a 3 minute duty cycle period, this means our arc time is 57% of 3 minutes, which is 1 minute &...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i SECTION 3: INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP conditions. For further information please refer 3.01 Environment to AS 60529. These units are designed for use in environments H. Precautions must be taken against the power with increased hazard of electric shock as outlined in source toppling over.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i manufacturer. In some cases this remedial action C. Methods of Reducing Electromagnetic Emissions may be as simple as earthing the welding circuit, 1. Mains Supply see NOTE below. In other cases it could involve constructing an electromagnetic screen enclosing...
Selective screening and shielding of other cables and equipment in the surrounding area may allevi- ate problems of interference. Screening the entire welding installation may be considered for special applications. 3.06 Transmig 350i, 450i, 550i Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features A-10627 A-10628...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i A-10629 Figure 3-1: Front Panel and Controls 1. Amperage Control (Wirespeed) The amperage control knob adjusts the amount of welding current delivered by the power source. In MMAW (stick) and GTAW (Lift TIG) modes, the amperage control knob directly adjusts the power inverter to deliver the desired level of output current.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 2. Voltage Control The voltage control knob adjusts the amount of welding voltage delivered by the power source. In MMAW (stick) and GTAW (Lift TIG) modes, the voltage control knob is inactive. In 10 PIN and 19 PIN GMAW/FCAW modes (MIG), the voltage knob directly adjusts the power inverter to deliver the desired level of output voltage.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 5. Inch Button The INCH button is active in 10 PIN GMAW/FCAW mode (MIG) only. Press and hold the INCH button to inch the wire in the Wirefeeder (Active in 10 Pin mode only). 6. Local / Remote Button The REMOTE button is used to select REMOTE or LOCAL mode of operation.
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The red VRD OFF light illuminates (green light is off) when the VRD is inactive. Under this condition the output voltage of the unit will be at welding potential which in some cases may exceed 35V DC. The VRD incorporated within the TRANSMIG 350i, 450i and 550i is fully standards compliant to AS 60974.1 / IEC 60974-1.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 11. Thermal Overload Indicator Light (Fault) This welding power source is protected by a self resetting thermostat. The indicator will illuminate if the duty cycle of the power source has been exceeded. Should the thermal overload indicator illuminate the output of the power source will be disabled.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i NOTE The preview functionality provided on this power source is intended to act as a guide only. Some difference may be observed between preview values and actual welding values due to factors includ- ing the mode of welding, differences in consumables/gas mixtures, individual welding techniques and the transfer mode of the welding arc (ie dip versus spray transfer).
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 15. Advanced Features The TRANSMIG 350i, 450i and 550i have a series of Advanced features that allow the control of multiple parameters. These are accessed by pressing the AMPS and VOLTS knobs at the same time.
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16. Fan as Needed The TRANSMIG 350i, 450i and 550i are fitted with a fan as needed feature. Fan as needed automatically switches the cooling fan off when it is not required. This has two main advantages; (1) to minimize power consumption, and (2) to minimise the amount of contaminants such as dust that are drawn into the power source.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 20. 10 Pin Control Socket The 10 pin receptacle is used to connect a Wirefeeder or other suitable remote control device to the weld- ing Power Source circuitry: To make connections, align keyway, insert plug, and rotate threaded collar fully clockwise. The socket...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 21. 19 Pin Wirefeeder Control Socket The WIREFEEDER 19 pin receptacle is used to connect a Wirefeeder to the welding Power Source circuitry. To make connections, align keyway, insert plug, and rotate threaded collar fully clockwise. The socket information is included in the event the supplied cable is not suitable and it is necessary to wire a plug or cable to interface with the WIREFEEDER 19 pin receptacle.
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Accredited Cigweld Service provider investigate the fault. 23. Restore Factory Default Settings The Transmig 350i, 450i and 550i can have Factory Default Settings Restored .This function is accessed by pressing the AMPS and INDUCTANCE knobs at the same time for two seconds (2s). The VOLTS and AMPS led's will flash 3 times to indicate a Factory Reset has been completed.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 3.07 Shielding Gas Regulator Operating Instructions WARNING This equipment is designed for use with welding grade (Inert) shielding gases only. Shielding Gas Regulator Safety This regulator is designed to reduce and control high pressure gas from a cylinder or pipeline to the working pressure required for the equipment using it.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Installation 1. Remove cylinder valve plastic dust seal. Clean the cylinder valve outlet of impurities that may clog orifices and damage seats before connecting the regulator. Crack the valve (open then close) momentarily, pointing the outlet away from people and sources of ignition.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 2. To reduce flow rate, allow the welding grade shielding gas to discharge from regulator by opening the downstream valve. Bleed welding grade shielding gas into a well ventilated area and away from any ignition source. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise, until the required flow rate is indicated on the gauge.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i C. Fit the gas regulator and flowmeter to the gas cylinder then connect the gas hose from the rear of the Wirefeeder to the flowmeter outlet. D. Dual groove feed rollers are supplied as standard. Select the roller required with the chosen wire size marking facing outwards.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Positive Welding Terminal (+) Negative Welding Terminal (-) 19 Pin Control Socket Work Lead Powered Wirefeeder (19 Pin) Mig Torch A-10639 Figure 3-7: Setup for Mig Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire Manual 0-5205 3-19 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SETUP...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 3.09 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gasless Mig Wire POWER SOURCE CONNECTIONS A. Remove all packaging materials. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Power Source. B. Connect the work lead to the positive welding terminal (+). If in doubt, consult the electrode wire manufac- turer.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i WARNING DO NOT WEAR GLOVES WHILE THREADING THE WIRE OR CHANGING THE WIRE SPOOL. G. Lower the pressure levers and with the torch lead reasonably straight, feed the electrode wire through the torch. Fit the appropriate contact tip, eg a 0.9mm tip for 0.9mm wire.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 3.10 Setup for TIG (GTAW) Welding With Gas Shielding A. Remove all packaging materials. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Power Source. B. Connect the work lead to the positive welding terminal (+).Welding current flows from the Power Source via heavy duty bayonet type terminals.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 3.11 Setup for STICK (MMAW) Welding A. Remove all packaging materials. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Power Source. B. Connect the Electrode Holder to the positive welding terminal (+). If in doubt, consult the electrode manu- facturer.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 3.12 Setup for GOUGING (Transmig 550i only) A. Remove all packaging materials. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Power Source. B. Connect the Carbon Arc Gouging Torch to the positive welding terminal (+). If in doubt, consult the car- bon electrode manufacturer.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i SECTION 4: BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4.01 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Basic Welding Technique Two different welding processes are covered in this section (GMAW and FCAW), with the intention of providing the very basic concepts in using the Mig mode of welding, where a welding gun is hand held, and the electrode (welding wire) is fed into a weld puddle, and the arc is shielded by an inert welding grade shielding gas or inert welding grade shielding gas mixture.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Position of MIG Torch The angle of MIG torch to the weld has an effect on the width of the weld. Vertical Push Drag/Pull Art # A-07185_AB Figure 4-3 The welding gun should be held at an angle to the weld joint. (see Secondary Adjustment Variables below) Hold the gun so that the welding seam is viewed at all times.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 10° to 20° Longitudinal Angle 10° Longitudinal Angle 30° to 60° 30° to 60° Transverse Transverse Angle Angle Direction of Travel Vertical Fillet Welds Art # A-08995 Figure 4-6 Direction of Travel 30° to 60° Transverse Angle 5°...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Secondary Adjustable Variables These variables cause changes in primary adjustable variables which in turn cause the desired change in the bead formation. They are: 1. Stick-out (distance between the end of the contact tube (tip) and the end of the electrode wire). Maintain at about 10mm stick-out 2.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Establishing the Arc and Making Weld Beads Before attempting to weld on a finished piece of work, it is recommended that practice welds be made on a sample metal of the same material as that of the finished piece.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i ransmig MUL TI PROCESS WELDING INVERTER Cigweld Welding Wire Selection Chart Application Description Diameter Pack Part Number Shield-Cor 11 720923 1.2mm Spool 15kg Shield-Cor 11 is an all positional self-shielded flux cored wire recommended 1.6mm Spool 15kg...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 4.02 MIG (GMAW/FCAW) Welding Troubleshooting Solving Problems Beyond the Welding Terminals The general approach to fix Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) problems is to start at the wire spool then work through to the MIG torch. There are two main areas where problems occur with GMAW, Porosity and...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Solving Problems Beyond the Welding Terminals - Inconsistent Wire Feed Wire feeding problems can be reduced by checking the following points. FAULT CAUSE 1 Feed roller driven by motor in the Wire spool brake is too tight.
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B Low primary voltage B Contact supply authority. C Fault in power source C Have an Accredited CIGWELD Service Provider to test then replace the faulty component. 8 Arc does not have The MIG torch has been Connect the MIG torch to the positive (+) welding...
Electrodes are generally connected to the ELECTRODE HOLDER with the Electrode Holder connected positive polarity. The WORK LEAD is connected negative polarity and is connected to the work piece. If in doubt consult the electrode data sheet or your nearest Accredited CIGWELD Distributor. Effects of Arc Welding Various Materials A.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Art # A-07687 Figure 4-11: Flat Position, Down Hand Butt Weld Art # A-07688 Figure 4-12: Flat Position, Gravity Fillet Weld Art # A-07689 Figure 4-13: Horizontal Position, Butt Weld Art # A-07690 Figure 4-14: Horizontal-Vertical (HV) Position...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Art# A-07693 Figure 4-17: Overhead Position, Butt Weld Art # A-07694 Figure 4-18: Overhead Position, Fillet Weld Joint Preparations In many cases, it will be possible to weld steel sections without any special preparation. For heavier sections and for repair work on castings, etc., it will be necessary to cut or grind an angle between the pieces being...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Arc Welding Technique - A Word to Beginners For those who have not yet done any welding, the simplest way to commence is to run beads on a piece of scrap plate. Use mild steel plate about 6.0mm thick and a 3.2mm electrode. Clean any paint, loose scale or grease off the plate and set it firmly on the work bench so that welding can be carried out in the downhand position.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i If the travel is too fast, the bead will be narrow and strung out and may even be broken up into individual globules. If the travel is too slow, the weld metal piles up and the bead will be too large.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i B. Fillet Welds These are welds of approximately triangular cross-section made by depositing metal in the corner of two faces meeting at right angles. Refer to Figure 4-14. A piece of angle iron is a suitable specimen with which to begin, or two lengths of strip steel may be tacked together at right angles.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Art # A-07701 Figure 4-25: Single Run Vertical Fillet Weld Art # A-07702 Figure 4-26: Multi Run Vertical Fillet Weld Art # A-07703 Figure 4-27: Examples of Vertical Fillet Welds 2. Vertical Down The Ferrocraft 21 electrode makes welding in this position particularly easy. Use a 3.2mm electrode at 100 amps.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Art # A-07704 Figure 4-28: Overhead Fillet Weld Distortion Distortion in some degree is present in all forms of welding. In many cases it is so small that it is barely perceptible, but in other cases allowance has to be made before welding commences for the distortion that will subsequently occur.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Weld Permanent Upset Art # A-07706_AC Contraction with tension Figure 4-30: Parent Metal Contraction Overcoming Distortion Effects There are several methods of minimizing distortion effects. A. Peening This is done by hammering the weld while it is still hot. The weld metal is flattened slightly and because of this the tensile stresses are reduced a little.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Art # A-07709 Figure 4-33: Examples of Distortion Art # A-07710_AB Block Sequence. The spaces between the welds are filled in when the welds are cool. Figure 4-34: Welding Sequence Art # A-07711_AB Figure 4-35: Step back Sequence...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Electrode Selection Chart ( Further information on CIGWELD electrodes can be found at the website www.cigweld.com.au.) CIGWELD Electrode Selection Chart Description Diameter Pack Part No. Application 2.5mm 322135 2.5mm 2.5kg 612182 General purpose electrode suitable for all positional Satincraft 13 3.2mm...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 4.04 Stick (MMAW) Welding Troubleshooting FAULT CAUSE REMEDY 1 Welding current ARC FORCE control knob Reduce the ARC FORCE control knob until weld- varying is set at a value that ing current is reasonably constant while prohibit-...
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 5 Portions of the A Small electrodes used on A Use larger electrodes and preheat the plate. weld run do not heavy cold plate. fuse to the surface B Welding current is too low. B Increase welding current.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 4.05 TIG (GTAW) Basic Welding Technique Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) as it is commonly referred to, is a welding process in which fusion is produced by an electric arc that is established between a single tungsten (non- consumable) electrode and the work piece.
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Grey ium, magnesium and range, Narrower more their alloys concentrated arc. Table 4-8 NOTE The Transmig 350i, 450i, 550i Inverter is not suited for AC Tig welding. TIG Welding Filler Rods Comweld Aust Std AWS Std Part No. Part No.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Base Metal DC Current DC Current Tungsten Filler Rod Argon Gas Joint Type Thickness for Mild for Stainless Electrode Diameter (if Flow Rate Steel Steel Diameter required) Litres/min 0.040” 35-45 20-30 0.040” 1/16” Butt/Corner 1.0mm 40-50 25-35 1.0mm...
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 4.06 TIG (GTAW) Welding Problems FAULT CAUSE REMEDY 1 Excessive beard build up Welding current is too Increase weld current and/or faulty joint or poor penetration or poor preparation. fusion at edges of weld. 2 Weld bead too wide and Welding current is too Decrease weld current.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i 7 Dirty weld pool A Electrode contaminated A Clean the electrode by grinding off the by contact with work contaminates. piece or filler rod mate- rial. B Work piece surface has B Clean surface. foreign material on it.
TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i SECTION 5: POWER SOURCE PROBLEMS AND ROUTINE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 5.01 Power Source / Wirefeeder Problems FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Mains supply voltage is Power source is not in the Set the power source to the ON, power indicator is correct mode of operation.
The inspection and testing of the power source and associated accessories shall be carried out in accordance with Section 5 of AS 1674.2 - 2007: Safety in Welding and Allied Processes-Part 2 Electrical. This includes an insulation resistance test and an earthing test to ensure the integrity of the unit is compliant with Cigweld's original specifications.
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TRANSMIG 350i, 450i, 550i Note that due to the dangers of stray output currents damaging fixed wiring, the integrity of fixed wiring supplying Cigweld welding power sources should be inspected by a licensed electrical worker in accordance with the requirements below - 1.
Output current (A) to be checked to ensure it falls within applicable Cigweld power source specifications Output Voltage (V) to be checked to ensure it falls within applicable Cigweld power source specifications Motor Speed (RPM) of wire drive motors to be checked to ensure it falls within required Cigweld power source / wire feeder specifications...
WELD whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based. No employee, agent, or representative of CIGWELD is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty.
CIGWELD. 4. CIGWELD declares that, to the extent permitted by law, it hereby limits its liability in respect of the supply of goods which are not of a kind ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption to any one or more of the following (the choice of which shall be at the option of CIGWELD).
Accredited Distributor of the equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the warranty period extend more than the time stated plus one year from the date CIGWELD delivered the product to the Accredited Distributor. Unless otherwise stated the warranty period includes parts and labour. CIGWELD reserves the right to request documented evidence of date of purchase.
GLOBAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION Victor Technologies, China Cigweld, Australia 71 Gower Street No 100 Lao Hongjing Rd Preston, Victoria Minhang District Shanghai, PR, 200235 Australia, 3072 Telephone: 61-3-9474-7400 Telephone: 86-21-64072626 Fax: 86-21-64483032 Fax: 61-3-9474-7391 Email: cigweldsales@cigweld.com.au Victor Technologies Asia Sdn Bhd...
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