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Health & Safety Executive. Please con- tact your distributor should you not understand any of the infor- mation within this document. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Newarc Equipment Ltd. UK‘s Leading Manufacturer Of Welding Equipment Newcastle +44 (0) 191 295 0111 Aberdeen +44 (0) 1224 771 063 www.newarc.co.uk...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 — SAFETY 1 - General Precautions_______________________________________________________ 4 SECTION 2 — SPECIFICATION 2.1 - Specification_____________________________________________________________ 5 SECTION 3 — INSTALLATION 3.1 - Siting the R5/4000________________________________________________________ 6 3.2 - Connecting to mains supply______________________________________________ 6 3.3 - Setting supply voltage tapping____________________________________________ 6 SECTION 4 —...
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• Take care when welding containers that have held flammable or combustible material, these should have • Do not try to directly connect a gas cylinder to Newarc been specially cleaned before being given to the equipment without using a pressure-reducing regulator welder.
SECTION 2 — SPECIFICATION 2.1 - Description These heavy duty MMA D.C inverter power sources have been designed using the latest developments in power electronics. Electronic parts are enclosed in a sepa- rate sealed compartment for protection from the environment. This portable, versatile inverter power source responds to changes in the welding arc much faster than conventional machines resulting in a more stable and controllable weld pool.
SECTION 3 — INSTALLATION 3.1 Siting the R4000/R5000 Primary cable length Site the R4000/R5000 on a clean dry sur- • Long cable lengths may reduce the perform- face, preferable above ground level. ance of the machine, the welding arc may Make sure there is at least 20cm clearance •...
SECTION 4 — OPERATION 4.2 Operation 4.2.1 MMA Welding • For straight polarity welding, connect the electrode holder to the positive weld terminal and the earth return lead to the negative weld terminal. For reverse polarity welding, reverse these connec- tions.
SECTION 5 — FAULT FINDING AND MAINTAINANCE 5.1 Machine Operation Problems Note : make sure the fuse is replaced with one of the cor- rect type and rating. It should be a 20 x 5mm glass bodied Most problems with the R4000/R5000 can be overcome type with a rating of 6.3A ‘slow blow’.
SECTION 5 — FAULT FINDING AND MAINTAINANCE 5.3 Maintenance Note! All Electric shocks are potentially fatal, switch off the machine and unplug from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work. It is very important that the R4000/R5000 is regularly maintained. The amount of use and the working environment must be taken into account when scheduling the maintenance peri- ods.
SECTION 7—PARTS BREAKDOWN 7.2 - Parts list for R4000CCCV/R5000CCCV Item no. Description Part No. Bridge handle (x 2) M01084 24mm diameter knob M00464A 20mm diameter knob M00033A On/Off switch M70069A 70/90 panel mount Dix socket (x 2) M09916 Remote socket assembly M90762 Auxiliary transformer M01408...
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Tel: +44 (0)191 295 0111 Tel: +44 (0)1224 771063 Fax: +44 (0)191 295 0077 Fax: +44 (0)1224 724536 Website: www.newarc.co.uk e-mail: sales@newarc.co.uk Guarantee New-Arc Equipment Ltd warrants that its goods and services are guaranteed to meet the specific performance under the stated conditions of use. New-Arc cannot be held responsible for general wear and tear or for failure occurring due to misuse or abuse arising out of circumstances outside the stated conditions of use.