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Page 1: Power Source
Heliarc 161 POWER SOURCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL P/N 0558002625 - 208 and 230 V, 1-Phase, 50/60 Hz F15-655-E 12 / 2003... -
Page 2: User Responsibility
BE SURE THIS INFORMATION REACHES THE OPERATOR. YOU CAN GET EXTRA COPIES THROUGH YOUR SUPPLIER. 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 equip- ment, we urge you to read our booklet, "Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Weld- ing, Cutting, and Gouging,"... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE SECTION 1 GENERAL ......................11 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION ....................13 SECTION 3 OPERATION ..................... 17 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE ....................21 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................23 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS .................. 25... - Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS hese Safety Precautions are for WARNING: 5. Do not use equipment beyond its ratings. For example, your protection. They summarize precaution- overloaded welding cable can overheat and create a fire ary information from the references listed in hazard. Additional Safety Information section. - Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE -- Faulty or FUMES AND GASES -- Fumes and improperly maintained equipment can gases, can cause discomfort or harm, cause injury or death. Therefore: particularly in confined spaces. Do not breathe fumes and gases. Shield- 1. Always have qualified personnel perform the installation, ing gases can cause asphyxiation.
- Page 7 PRECAUCION DE SEGURIDAD el calor causado por cable sobrecarga en los cables de soldar Estas Precauciones de Seguridad ADVERTENCIA: pueden ocasionar un fuego. son para su protección. Ellas hacen resumen de 6. Después de termirar la operación del equipo, inspeccione el área información proveniente de las referencias listadas de trabajo para cerciorarse de que las chispas o metal caliente en la sección "Información Adicional Sobre La Seguridad".
- Page 8 PRECAUCION DE SEGURIDAD HUMO Y GASES -- El humo y los gases, MANTENIMIENTO DEL EQUIPO -- Equipo pueden causar malestar o daño, defectuoso o mal mantenido puede causar particularmente en espacios sin daño o muerte. Por lo tanto: ventilación. No inhale el humo o gases. 1.
- Page 9 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT: Ces règles de sécurité ont pour objet a. Éloigner suffisamment tous les matériaux combustibles d’ assurer votre protection. Veillez à lire et à observer les du secteur où l’on exécute des soudures ou des précautions énoncées ci-dessous avant de monter l’ coupes à...
- Page 10 à 52529 “Precautions and Safe Practices for Arc Welding, l’amélioration de la ventilation. Ne poursuivez pas Cutting and Gouging” publié par ESAB. Nous conseillons l’opération entreprise si le malaise persiste. également de consulter les publications sui-vantes, d. Certaines commandes comportent des canalisations où...
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Page 11: General
Attach to torch handle. Provides remote current and contactor hose, 15 ft Work Cable & 1# Electrodes. control. Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 12 1/2 ft ....0558002775 Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 12 1/2 ft & Electrode Holder/FC-5B ........0558002776 Heliarc 161 AC/DC w HW-17V TL 25 ft ...... - Page 12 For this reason, it is important that the machine be The Heliarc 161 is an inverter based AC/DC power source located in an open area where air can circulate with squarewave output suitable for both TIG (GTAW) freely at front and rear openings.
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Page 13: Installation
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.0 INSTALLATION & CONTROLS (See Fig. 1) 2.2 Gas Inlet Hose (rear panel) 2.1 Main Input Cable (rear panel) Connect the gas hose to the bulk head fitting on rear of Connect to a suitable 230V single phase electricity sup- machine. - Page 14 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Welding Slope Down Current Time Over Temp Start Post Gas Current Flow Time Polarity Selector Switch Balance Control Power Switch Process Mode Selector Switch + (Positive) - (Negative) Output Receptacle Output Receptacle Gas Outlet to Torch Remote Control Socket (14 pin) Figure 3 - CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS...
- Page 15 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.3 + (Positive) Output Receptacle cedure. If the switch is repressed and then im- mediately released the arc will go off immedi- For TIG welding applications connect to the work using ately. Alternatively, repressing and holding the a suitable work return lead and clamp.
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Page 16: Section 2 Installation
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.14 Post Gas Purge Time Sets the duration of the shielding gas flow after the TIG arc is extinguished. Postflow time can be set up to 20 seconds. 2.15 Over Temperature Light In the event the unit exceeds its duty cycle and internal component temperatures get too high, an internal tem- perature sensor will switch off welding output and the over temperature light will illuminate. -
Page 17: Operation
SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.0 OPERATION IMPORTANT! If a remote current control device is connected, eg 3.1 Setting Up for TIG Welding the FC-5B foot control, the remote device will con- 1. Connect the Heliarc TIG torch power lead to the - trol the weld current from minumum to the maximum (negative) output receptacle. - Page 18 SECTION 3 OPERATION Figure 6 - TIG (GTAW) Welding Connection Diagram IMPORTANT Connect the TIG Torch to the (-) Negative Output Terminal Set the Start Current Control 5% Set the AC Balance to 3 HELIARC TORCH WORK CABLE ASSEMBLY WORK PIECE HOSE OPTIONAL FOOT CONTROL...
- Page 19 SECTION 3 OPERATION Note 2. Always commence with a last minute check for safety In 4 stroke the arc will start at the start current and protection. setting until the switch is released. 3. Check the tungsten electrode tip is correctly ground, especially for DC applications, see Figure 4.
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Page 20: Section 3 Operation
SECTION 3 OPERATION 3.2.2 MMA Welding 1. Keeping the electrode/holder away from the work or exposed metal surfaces connect the unit to the main supply and switch the power on/off switch to “ON”. Open circuit voltage is now present at the electrode holder. -
Page 21: Maintenance
With the exception of the 2 rear panel cooling fans the panel twist-lock power connection plugs are properly Heliarc 161 contains no moving parts. The HF generator locked in place (push in and twist) and show no evidence is “gapless” requiring no adjustment. The internals of the of overheating. - Page 22 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
(maximum penetration) or use a larger tungsten Welding current level being used causes primary Main fuse frequently blows current to exceed fuse rating. Use a larger fuse, refer to specification section If all else fails Contact your ESAB distributor or an authorized ESAB Service Center... - Page 24 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Page 25: Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts, order by part ESAB distributor or from: number and part name, as illustrated on the figure. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Always provide the series or serial number of the unit Attn: Customer Service Dept. - Page 26 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS...
- Page 27 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS Heliarc 161 Item No. Part No. Description Cct. Ref. 0558002625 Heliarc 161 AC/DC 0558002734 Lid with Handle/Strap (Not Shown) 0558002735 Knob Ø 25mm 0558002736 Knob Ø 22mm 0558002737 Connector Dinse +, - 0558002738 VR1 & 2...
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Page 31: Revision History
Revision History The “A” Edition of this book updates the Specification List on page 8 and describes the function of the Remote Control Socket in more detail. The “B” Edition of this book updates the Controls and Connections labels on page 10. Revision “C”... - Page 32 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, Florence, SC Welding Equipment COMMUNICATION GUIDE - CUSTOMER SERVICES A. CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS: Telephone: (800)362-7080 / Fax: (800) 634-7548 Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Order Entry Product Availability Pricing Order Information Returns B. ENGINEERING SERVICE:...