Trueshopping Before putting the machine into operation, read this instruction manual thoroughly. Contents What's In The Box ................. 3 Electrical Connection Warning ..........4 Putting It All Together ..............9 Fixing the face shield ..............9 Safety Precautions ..............10 Operation ..................
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Trueshopping Diagrams Figure 1 UK plug wiring ..............5 Figure 2 Fixing the face shield ............. 9 www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: of 26...
Trueshopping What's In The Box Thank you for purchasing the BX1-B and BX1-C series portable moving coil type AC ARC Welder. Please read this manual carefully before using. The portable moving coil type AC ARC Welder is designed and manufactured by our company and has many advantageous features and excellent performance.
Trueshopping Mask with welding screening black glass. Operations manual This product is in accordance with the relevant EC Directives Electrical Connection Warning This machine MUST be earthed. This welder must be connected to a 230 V (50 Hz) supply, having a rated capacity of greater than 12 amps.
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Trueshopping WARNING! It is the user’s responsibility to read, understand and comply with the following: You must check all electrical equipment and appliances to ensure they are safe before using. You must inspect power supply leads, plugs and all electrical connections for wear and damage.
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Trueshopping You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety. The Electricity At Work Act 1989 requires all portable electrical appliances, if used on business premises, to be tested by a qualified electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a year.
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Trueshopping DO NOT pull power plugs from sockets by the power cable. DO NOT use worn or damage leads, plugs or connections. Immediately replace or have repaired by a qualified electrician. Ensure an U.K. 3 pin plug with ASTA/BS approval is fitted.
Trueshopping Putting It All Together After unpacking your new welder you should check if the equipment has been damaged during transit and notify your dealer if there are any missing or broken parts. Ensure that the packing material is not blocking any air ways in the welder.
Trueshopping Safety Precautions Cleanliness: Use clean and dry low-pressure air to blow dust and dirt from the outer shell and interior. Clean the dirt, dregs and grime from the head of welding tongs. In order to ensure enough circulating air and provide proper cooling, it is necessary to keep the airways on the machine clear.
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Trueshopping The appropriate protective clothing, shoes and helmet shall be worn to protect from arc ray, spraying and splattering. All the buttons shall be done up to avoid the sparking and splattering from coming into contact with the body.
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Trueshopping Electric shock: Please do not use the welding source in the wet or wet areas to avoid any injury or death. Ensure the source underpan and earthing system of the input source is connected. You must ensure the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of appropriate safety devices.
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Trueshopping Electromagnetic field: Any workers with a heart pacemaker must consult with their doctor before doing welding. electromagnetic field may disturb the normal work of a pacemaker. A worker shall take the following measures to down times and exposing themselves to the electromagnetic field: ...
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Trueshopping Does not weld near the degreasing or spraying operation to avoid the poisonous gas phosgene or other imitate gas. If you feel irritation to the eyes, nose, etc, stop welding at once. Equipment maintenance: The wrong or inappropriate equipment maintenance can cause injury or death.
Trueshopping Operation Adjustment switch The adjustment switch is at the face panel of the machine, each has eight steps. Set the desired welding current for the type of metal being welded using the eight steps. Thinner metals use lower current. Heavier metals use higher current.
Trueshopping Using The Welder 1. Fitting the welding rod Select the appropriate welding rod, and insert it into the welding rod holder. It should be approximately the same thickness as the workpieces being welded. 2.Preparing the workpiece The area being welded should be perfectly clean. Any coating, plating or corrosion must be removed, otherwise a good weld will be impossible to achieve.
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Trueshopping b.Position your shield in front of your face and tap the electrode down firmly. Once you tap down and contact is made, you must instantly raise the electrode to the required arc gap. • The arc gap should be roughly the same as the diameter of the electrode.
Trueshopping problem, so do not worry as practice will quickly cure this. Maintenance Use clean and dry, low-pressure air to blow dust and dirt from the outer parts of the unit and torch. Clear the dirt, dregs and grime from the head of welding torch.
Trueshopping Trouble Shooting REASON SOLUTION Without output Without voltage input Check fuse terminal. breaker. Improper fuse or breaker. Replace fuse or breaker. Overload protective setting. After cooling then try to continue. Current is too poor Input voltage is too poor.
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Trueshopping mains first. Difficulty in arc starting Torch assembled incorrectly. Check torch assembly. Check electrodes and nozzles for blockage or damage. Low voltage problems. Keep the voltage as stable as possible. If the voltage is higher than rated input voltage: 1.
Trueshopping EC- Declaration of Conformity The undersigned, as authorised by: TrueShopping Ltd, Unit 1&2 Dawson Court, Billington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, UK, BB11 5UB Declares that the following equipment manufactured by TrueShopping Ltd (Address Above) conforms to the Directive/s: - 2006/95/EC...
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Trueshopping Signed by: Nick Hosker Position in Company: Finance Director www.TrueShopping.co.uk Page: of 26...
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