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Page 2 - SAFETY; WARNING; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumesoutdoors. ...

Page 3 - ii

ii SAFETY ii ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when welding or observingopen arc welding. Headshield and filter lensshould conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable...

Page 4 - iii

iii SAFETY iii FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer ’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the...

Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ

iv SAFETY iv Mar. ‘93 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contr...

Page 8 - TThhaannkk Y; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately; CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY

vii vii TThhaannkk Y Yoouu for selecting one of our QUALITY products. We want you to takepride in operating this product ••• as much pride as we have inbringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep ithandy for q...

Page 9 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

viii viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation .......................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................

Page 10 - INSTALLATION; TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INVERTER ARCTM 230

A-1 INSTALLATION INVERTER ARC™ 230 A-1 Input Circuit 230 Vac Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 9.5Vdc (VRD) Duty Cycle 30% Output Current Range 10-155 Amps INPUT - SINGLE PHASE ONLY RATED OUTPUT OUTPUT Height Width Length Weight 12.0 in. 6.5 in. 14.6 in. Approx. 22.0 lbs. 305.0 mm 165.0 mm 370.8mm 10.0 k...

Page 11 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Insulate yourself from the work and ground.; SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION

A-2 INSTALLATION INVERTER ARC™ 230 A-2 Read entire installation section before startinginstallation. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Only qualified personnel should per- form this installation. • Disconnect input power by removing plug from receptacle before workinginside INVERTER ARC™ ...

Page 12 - OUTPUT CONNECTIONS; insulation in good condition.

A-3 INSTALLATION INVERTER ARC™ 230 A-3 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS A quick disconnect system using Twist-Mate™ cablep l u g s i s u s e d f o r t h e w e l d i n g c a b l e c o n n e c t i o n s .Refer to the following sections for more information onconnecting the machine for operation of stick welding(SMA...

Page 13 - OPERATION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.; GENERAL DESCRIPTION; WELDING CAPABILITY; TYPE

B-1 OPERATION INVERTER ARC™ 230 B-1 Read and understand this entire section beforeoperating your machine. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring. • I n s u l a t e y o u r s e l f f r o m t h e w o r k a n d gro...

Page 14 - Welding Mode Switch: Controls the welding mode; Thermal LED: This indicator will turn on when; I n p u t c a b l e : T h i s m a c h i n e i s p r o v i d e d w i t h a

B-2 OPERATION B-2 CONTROLS AND OPERATIONALFEATURES FRONT CONTROL PANEL(See Figure B.1)1. Output Current Knob: Potentiometer used to set the output current used during welding. Set theoutput according to the type and size of electrode. 2. Power Switch: Turns ON / OFF the input power to the machine. 3...

Page 15 - STICK-WELDING CIRCUIT; NOTE: If you stop moving the electrode while scratch-

B-3 OPERATION B-3 INVERTER ARC™ 230 STICK-WELDING CIRCUIT (See Figure B.3) FIGURE B.3 Current flows through the electrode cable and elec-trode holder to the electrode and across the arc. Onthe work side of the arc, the current flows through thebase metal to the work cable and back to the weldingmach...

Page 16 - Note: The welded work piece and electrode stub are

B-4 OPERATION B-4 4. Immediately after striking the arc try to maintain a distance from the workpiece that is equivalent tothe diameter of the electrode used. Maintain thisdistance as constantly as possible during the weld.Whenever possible, weld from left to right (if right-handed). Hold the electr...

Page 18 - ACCESSORIES; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT; PTA-9FV TIG Torch - 1 2 5 A m p G a s Va l v e f l e x i b l e; CABLE PLUGS

C-1 ACCESSORIES C-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT Factory Installed Electrical Holder and Cable AssemblyWork Cable and ClampStrap PacketInstruction Manual Field Installed PTA-17V TIG Torch - 150 Amp air-cooled compactand durable Tig Torch with integral gas valve for gascontrol at the...

Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; ELECTRIC SHOCK; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

D-1 MAINTENANCE D-1 INVERTER ARC™ 230 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. • Have an electrician install and service this equipment. • Turn the input power off at the fuse box, disconnect supply linesand allow machine to sit for fiveminutes minimum to allow thepower capacitors to dischargebef...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; CAUTION

E-1 TROUBLESHOOTING E-1 INVERTER ARC™ 230 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact yourLocal Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. CAUTION This Troubleshooting Guide...

Page 21 - Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

E-2 TROUBLESHOOTING E-2 INVERTER ARC™ 230 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION Excessive spatter Craters Inclusions Insufficient penetration Electrode Sticking Porosity Cracks 1. Improper welding polarity. 2. Lo...

Page 23 - DIAGRAMS; INVERTER

F-1 DIAGRAMS F-1 INVERTER ARC™ 230 NOTE: This diagram is for r efer ence only . It may not be accurate for all machines cover ed by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosur e panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to the Service ...

Page 24 - NOTES