ESAB A6 Tandem Mastertrac Instruction manual

A6 Mastertrac
(Tandem)

A6 TFE2

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ENGLISH 65..............................................

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ESPAÑOL 125..............................................

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PORTUGUÊS 155..........................................

ЕЛЛЗНЙКБ 170.............................................

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FÖRSÄKRAN OM ÖVERENSST ÄMMELSE

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sweden, försäkrar under eget ansvar att
svetsautomat A6 T F E1/TFE2/TGE1 från serienummer 725 är i överensstämmelse
med standard EN 60292 enligt villkoren i direktiv 89/392/EEG med tillägg.

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OVERENSSTEMMELSEERKLÆRING

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sweden garanterer under eget ansvar,
at svejseautomat A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 fra serienummer 725 er i overensstemmelse
med standard EN 60292 ifølge betingelserne i direktiv 89/392/EEC med tillægg.

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FORSIKRING OM OVERENSSTEMMELSE

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sweden, forsikrer på eget ansvar at
sveiseautomat A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 med serienummer 725 er i samsvar med stan­dard EN 60292 i overensstemmelse med bestemmelsene i direktiv 89/392/EØF med
tillegg.

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VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sweden, vakuuttaa omalla vastuullaan,
että hitsausautomaatti A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 sarjanumerosta 725 täyttää standardin
EN 60292 vaatimukset direktiivin 89/392/EEC ja sen lisäyksen mukaisesti.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee
that automatic welding machine A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 from serial number 725 com­plies with standard EN 60292, in accordance with the requirements of directive
89/392/EEA and addendum.

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KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå Sweden, versichert hiermit auf eigene
Verantwortung, daß der Schweißautomat A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 ab Serien--Nr 725
mit der norm EN 60292 gemäß den Bedingungen der Richtlinien 89/392/EWG mit
der Ergänzung in Übereinstimmung steht.

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CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå Sweden, certifie sous sa propre respon­sabilité que la appareil de soudage automatique A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 à partir du
numéro de serié 725 répond aux normes de qualité EN 60292 conformément aux
directives 89/392/EEC avec annexe.

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OVEREENKOMSTIGHEIDSVERKLARING

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå Sweden, verklaart op eigen verantwoor­delijkheid dat lasautomaat A6 TF E1/TF E2/TGE1 van serienummer 725 overeenkomt
met norm EN 60292 volgens richtlijn 89/392/EEG van de Raad m e t toevoeging.

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DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå, Sweden, declara, asumiendo toda res­ponsabilidad, que la equipo para soldadura automática A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 desde
el número de serie 725 está fabricada de conformidad con la normativa EN 60292
según los requisitos de la directiva 89/392/EEC con el suplemento.

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DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå Sweden, dichiara sotto la propria respon­sabilità che la saldatrice automatica A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 dal numero di serie 725 è
conforme alla norma EN 60292 ai sensi dei requisiti previsti dalla direttiva
89/392/CEE e successive integrazioni nella direttiva.

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DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE

Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå Sweden, certifica, sob a sua própria res­ponsabilidade que, a equipamento autom ático para soldadura A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1
desde número de série 725 está em conformidade com a norma EN 60292, segun­do os requisitos constantes na directiva 89/392/EEC e com o suplemento.

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ВЕВБЙЩУЗ УШМЦЩНЙБУ

Ç Esab Welding Equipment AB, 695 81 Laxå Sweden, вевбйюней ме дйкЮ фзт ехиэнз
oфй з бхфьмбфт ухгкпллзфЮт A6 TFE1/TFE2/TGE1 брь фпн бсйимь уейсЬт 725
всЯукефбй уе ухмцщнЯб ме фп уфбнфбсф ЕН 60292 уэмцщнб ме фпх ьспхт фзт
пдзгЯбт 89/392/ЕЕC кбй фзн рспуиЮкз.

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Paul Karlsson
Managing Director
Esab Welding Equipment AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81176 Fax: + 46 584 12336

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ENGLISH

1SAFETY 66...........................................................

2 INTRODUCTION 68...................................................

2.1 General 68..................................................................

2.2 Welding method 68...........................................................

2.3 Horizontal Welding or Welding on an Inclined Plane 68............................

2.4 Technical data 69............................................................

2.5 Main components 69.........................................................

2.6 Description of Main Components 70............................................

3 INSTALLATION 71....................................................

3.1 General 71..................................................................

3.2 Mounting 71.................................................................

3.3 Adjusting the brake hub 71....................................................

3.4 Connections 72..............................................................

4 OPERATION 73.......................................................

4.1 General 73..................................................................

4.2 Loading the welding wire 74...................................................

4.3 Changing the feed roller 75...................................................

4.4 Contact equipment for submerged--arc welding 76................................

4.5 Refilling with flux powder 77...................................................

4.6 Conversion of A6 TF (submerged--arc welding) to Twin--arc 77.....................

5 MAINTENANCE 78....................................................

5.1 General 78..................................................................

5.2 Daily 78.....................................................................

5.3 Regularly 78.................................................................

6 TROUBLESHOOTING 79..............................................

6.1 General 79..................................................................

6.2 Possible faults 79............................................................

7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 79......................................

WEAR COMPONENTS 186..............................................

SPARE PARTS LIST 187................................................

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1SAFETY

Users of ESAB welding equipment have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring that anyone who
works on or near the equipment observes all the relevant safety precautions. Safety precautions
must meet the requirements that apply to this type of welding equipment. The following recommen­dations should be observed in addition to the standard regulations that apply to the workplace.

All work must be carried out by trained personnel well--acquainted with the operation of the welding
equipment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result
in injury to the operator and damage to the equipment.

1. Anyone who uses the welding equipment must be familiar with:

S its operation
S location of emergency stops
S its function
S relevant safety precautions
S welding

2. The operator must ensure that:
S no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is

started up.

S no--one is unprotected when the arc is struck

3. The workplace must:

S be suitable for the purpose
S be free from draughts

4. Personal safety equipment
S Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame--proof

clothing, safety gloves.

S Do not wear loose--fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become

trapped or cause burns.

5. General precautions

S Make sure the return cable is connected securely.
S Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
S Appropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.
S Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.

Welding on an Inclined Plane -- In the Travel Direction or Sideways

Mind the following:

S That the freewheel clutch of the gear shall be in locked position.
S That, if the operator leaves the machine, it shall be parked with blocks in front of the wheels, in

order to prevent the machine from moving unintentionally.

S Make sure that the automatic welding machine is not unstable before start.
S That the placement of the welding head and the wire reel influence the centre of gravity of the

machine.
Too high a centre of gravity means an unstable welding machine.

S That the consumption of wire and flux results in displacement of the weight distribution during the

welding.

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WARNING

ARC WELDING AND CUTTING CAN BE INJURIOUS TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. TAKE PRECAU­TIONS WHEN WELDING. ASK FOR YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES WHICH SHOULD BE
BASED ON MANUFACTURERS’ HAZARD DATA.

ELECTRIC SHOCK -- Can kill

S Install and earth the welding unit in accordance with applicable standards.
S Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.
S Insulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.
S Ensure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES -- Can be dangerous to health

S Keep your head out of the fumes.
S Use ventilation, extraction at the arc, or both, to take fumes and gases away from your breathing zone

and the general area.

ARC RAYS -- Can injure eyes and burn skin.

S Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective

clothing.

S Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

S Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.

NOISE -- Excessive noise can damage hearing

S Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
S Warn bystanders of the risk.

MALFUNCTION -- Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

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2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 General

The A6 TFE2 automatic welding machine, with two welding heads, is mounted on

a self --propelled trolley and is designed for submerged--arc welding of butt welds.

All other uses are prohibited

The position of welding head can be set horizontally and vertically with the linear
slides. Angular movement is adjusted with the angular slide.

The automatic welding machine is intended for use in combination with the
A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH) and ESAB’s welding power sources LAF or TAF.

2.2 Welding method

2.2.1 Submerged--arc welding

The weld bead is protected by a cover of flux during the welding.

S Submerged--arc Heavy duty

Submerged--arc heavy duty, with a ∅ 35 mm connector, which permits a load of
up to 1500 A.

This version can be equipped with feed rollers for single or twin wire welding
(twin--arc). A special knurled feed roller is available for flux--cored wire, which
guarantees even wire feed without the risk of deformation due to high feed
pressure.

S Tandem welding (submerged--arc)

For tandem welding, a welding head of type A6 TFE2 is always used, which
must be connected to 2 welding power sources and 2 control boxes of type
(A2--A6 Process Controller).

The tandem welding head includes 2 single welding heads (A6 SF), each with its
own contact tip. Each contact tip has a maximum rated load of 1500 A.

2.3 Horizontal Welding or Welding on an Inclined Plane

The automatic welding machine is designed for horizontal welding.
A6 TFE2 is not to be used for welding on inclined planes.
Read the section Welding on an Inclined Plane - In the Travel Direction o r

Sideways, on page 66.

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2.4 Technical data

A6 TFE2

Supply voltage 42 V AC
Rated load 100 % 1500 A DC/AC
Electrode dimensions:

solid single wire 3,0--6,0 mm
flux--cored wire 3,0--4,0 mm

twin wire 2x2,0--3,0 mm
Electrode feed rate, max. 4m/min
Brake drum braking torque 1,5 Nm
Speed of travel 0,1--2,0 m/min
Electrode weight, max. 2x15kg
Flux hopper capacity (Must not be filled with preheated flux) 10 l
Weight (excluding electrode and flux) 158 kg
Continuous A weighted sound pressure 68 dB

2.5 Main components

1. Carriage

2. Wire feed unit

3. Slide, manual

4. Connector

5. Motor with gear (A6 VEC)

See on page 70 for a description of the main components.

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6. Flux hopper

7. Flux nozzle

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2.6 Description of Main Components

2.6.1 Carriage

The carriage is provided with 4--wheel drive.
The carriage can be secured by way of the
locking lever (1).

2.6.2 Wire Feed Unit

The unit is used for guiding and feeding the welding wire down into the connector.

2.6.3 Manual Slides

The horizontal and vertical position of the welding head is adjusted by way of linear
slides. The angular motion can be freely adjusted using the rotary slide.

2.6.4 Connector

Transfers welding current to the wire during welding.

2.6.5 Motor with gear (A6 VEC)

The motor is used for feeding the welding wire.
For more information regarding the A6 VEC see instruction manual 0443 393 xxx.

2.6.6 Flux Hopper / Flux Tube / Flux nozzle

The flux is filled into the flux hopper and is then transferred to the workpiece through
the flux tube and the flux nozzle.

The amount of flux to be dropped down is controlled by way of the flux valve fitted to
the flux hopper.

See “Refilling with flux on page 77.

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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 General

The installation must be executed by a professional.

WARNING

Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care.

3.2 Mounting

3.2.1 Wire drum (Accessories)

Wire drum (1) is mounted on the brake hub (2).

S Check that the carrier (3) is pointing upwards.

NOTE! The maximum angle for the wire bobbin is 25°.
At extreme angles, wear will occur on the brake hub
locking mechanism and the wire bobbin will slide off
the brake hub.

WARNING

To prevent the reel sliding off the hub:

S

Lock the reel in place by turning the red knob as shown
on the warning label attached next to the hub.

3.3 Adjusting the brake hub

The brake hub is adjusted when delivered, if readjustment
is required, follow the instructions below. Adjust the brake
hub so that wire is slightly slack when wire feed stops.

S Adjusting the braking torque:

S Turn the r ed handle to the locked

position.
S Insert a screwdriver into the springs in the hub.
Turn the springs clockwise to reduce the braking torque
Turn the springs anticlockwise to increase the braking torque.
NB: Turn both springs through the same amount.

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3.4 Connections

3.4.1 General

S TheA2--A6ProcessController(PEH) is to be connected by a qualified person.
S For the connection of A6 GMD, see instruction manual 0443 403 xxx.
S For the connection of A6 PAK, see instruction manual 0443 405 xxx.

3.4.2 Submerged arc weldin g (SAW)

1. Connect the control cable (7) between the power source (8) and the control box
A2--A6 Process Controller (2).

2. Connect the return cable (11) between the power source (8) and work piece (9).

3. Connect the welding cable (10) between the power source (8) and the automatic
welding machine (1).

4. Connect the measurement cable (12) between the power source (8) and
workpiece (9).

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4 OPERATION

4.1 General

Caution:

Have you read and understood the safety information ?
You must not operate the machine before then !

General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on
page 66. Read through before you start using the equipment!

S Select wire type and flux powder or shielding gas so that the weld material is as

close as possible to the analysis of the base metal.
Select wire size and welding data in accordance with the values recommended
by the welding materials supplier.

S Thorough preparation of the weld surfaces is necessary to achieve a good weld.

NOTE! The width of the weld joint gap must be uniform.

S To minimise the risk of heat crack formation, the width of the weld must be

greater than the penetration depth.

S Always carry out a test weld with the same joint type and sheet thickness as the

production work piece.

S For control and adjustment of the automatic welding machine and welding power

supply, see the instruction manual for the A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH).

S The trolley can be moved manually after disengaging the disengagement lever,

see the diagram on page 70.

S When changing consumables, see table on page 186.

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4.2 Loading the welding wire

1. Mount the wire drum according to the instructions on page 71.

2. Check that feed roller (1) and contact jaw or contact tip (3) are of the correct
dimension for the selected wire size.

3. For A6 TF (Twin):
S Feed the wire through the wire guide (8).

4. When welding with fine wire:
S Feed the wire through the fine Wire feed unit (6).

Ensure that the straightener is correctly adjusted so that the wire emerges
straight out through the contact jaws or contact tip (3).

5. Pull the end of the wire through the straightener (2).
S For a wire diameter greater than 2 mm; straighten out 0.5 m of wire and feed

it by hand down through the straightener.

6. Locate the end of the wire in the feed roller (1) groove.

7. Set the wire tension on the feed roller with the knob (4).
S Note! Do not tension more than is required to achieve an even feed.

8. Feed the wire forward 30 mm by pressing on the control box
A2--A6 Process Controller (PEH).

9. Direct the wire by adjusting the knob (5).

S Always use a guide tube (7) to ensure even feed of fine wire (1.6 -- 2.5 mm).

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4.3 Changing the feed roller

Single wire

S Release the knobs (3) and (4).
S Release the hand wheel (2).
S Change the feed roller (1).

They are marked with their respective wire sizes.

Twin wire (Twin--arc)

S Change the feed roller (1) with twin grooves in the same way as for single wire.

NOTE! The pressure roller (5) m ust also be changed. A special curved pressure
roller for twin wire replaces the standard pressure roller for single wire.

S Assemble the pressure roller with special stub shaft

(order no. 0146 253 001).

Flux--cored wire for knurled rollers (Accessories)

S Change the feed roller (1) and pressure roller (5)asapairforthewiresizetobe

used.
NOTE! A special stub shaft is required for the pressure roller

(order no. 0212 901 101).

S Tighten the pressure screw (4) with moderate pressure to ensure that the

flux-- cored wire does not deform.

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4.4 Contact equipment for submerged--arc welding

For single wire 3.0 -- 6.0 mm. Heavy duty (D35)

S Use the straightener (3), connector (1) D35 with

contact jaws (2).

S Assemble one contact jaw with the M5 bolts provided,

in the fixed contact tip (a).

S Assemble the other contact jaw in the free half of the

two--piece connector (b) under the bolt (8) and tighten
down hard to ensure that a good contact is achieved between
the contact jaws and the wire.

For flux--cored wire 1.6 mm -- 4.0 mm (D20 and D35) (Accessories)

If contact jaws (D35) are used, the contact jaws must not be tightened down to
hard in order to ensure that the flux--cored wire is not distorted.

S Ensure that good contact is achieved with the wire.

Adjustment of the wire for tandem welding

The distance between the first and second wires must not be so great that the
slag has time to solidify between the wires.

S Ensure that good flux coverage is achieved between the first and second

wires.

Fortwinwires2x2.0--3.0Heavy Twin (D35) (Accessories)

S Use the straightener (3), connector (1) D35 with

contact jaws (2).

S Assemble the first contact jaw with the M5 bolts supplied,

in the fixed connector (a).

S Assemble the other contact jaw in the free half of the

two--piece connector (b) under the bolt (8) and tighten down
hard to ensure that a good contact is achieved between the
contact jaws and the wire.

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Fortwinwires2x1.2--2.0mm,LightTwin(D35)(Accessories)

S Use the straightener (3), connector (1) D35 with twin

adapter (9) and 2 contact tips (2) (M6 threads) and
separate fine wire straightener (4) with two guide tubes (6).
For twin wires < 1.6 mm, a guide spiral, inserted into each
guide tube, is used.

S Assemble the twin adapter (9) for M6 contact tips (2) with the

M5 bolts in the fixed half of the two--piece connector (1).

S Assemble the clamp (7) with guide tube (6)intheM12hole

on the standard straightener (3). The guide tube should bottom
on the twin adapter (9) for the contact tip (2).

S Tighten the contact tip (2) with a key to ensure that a good

contact is achieved.

S If necessary, cut the guide tube (6) to length so that the feed

roller (5) runs freely.

Adjustment of the wires for Twin-- arc welding:

S Position the wires in the joint so as to achieve optimal weld quality by rotating the

connector.
The two wires can be rotated so that they are positioned one after the other

along the line of the joint, or in any position up to 90_ across the joint, i.e. one
wire on each side of the joint.

4.5 Refilling with flux powder

1. Close the flux valve (1) on the flux hopper.

2. Remove the cyclone on the flux recovery unit, if fitted.

3. Fill with flux powder.
NOTE! The flux powder must be dry. Where possible

avoid using agglomerating flux powder outdoors and
in damp environments.

4. Position the flux tube so that it does not become
kinked.

5. Adjust the height of the flux nozzle above the weld so
that the correct amount of flux is delivered.

Flux coverage should be sufficient so that penetration
of the arc does not occur.

4.6 Conversion of A6 TF (submerged--arc welding) to Twin--arc

S Assemble in accordance with the instructions accompanying the conversion kit.

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5 MAINTENANCE

5.1 General

Note:

All warranty undertakings given by the supplier cease to apply if the customer
attempts to rectify any faults on the machine during the warranty period.

NB! Before doing any kind of maintenance work, make sure the mains is
disconnected.

For the maintenance of the A2-- A6 Process Controller (PEH), see the instruction
manual 0443 745 xxx.

5.2 Daily

S Clean flux and dirt off moving parts of the welding machine.
S Check that the contact tip and all electrical cables are connected.
S Check that all bolted joints are tight and that guides and drive rollers are not

worn or damaged.

S Check the brake hub braking torque. It should not be so low, that the wire reel

continues to rotate when wire feed is stopped and it should not be so great that
the feed rollers slip. As a guide, the braking torque for a 30 kg wire reel should
be 1,5 Nm.
To adjust the braking torque see on page 71.

5.3 Regularly

S Check the wire feed motor brushes once every three months.

Replace when they are worn down to 6 mm.

S Eximine the slides and lubricate if they bind.
S Inspect the wire guides, drive rollers and contact tip on the wire feed unit.

Replace any worn or damaged components, (see spare parts list on page 187).

S If the carriage travel becomes jerky, check that the chain is correctly tensioned.

If the chain is not tense, check the chain tensioner.
Replace the tensioner as necessary.

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 General

Equipment

S Instruction manual for control box A2 --A6 Process Controller (PEH),

ordering number 0443 745 xxx.

S Operating manual for m otor with gear A6 VEC, ordering number 0443 393 xxx.

Check

S that the power supply is connected for the correct mains supply
S that all three phases are supplying the correct voltage (phase sequence is not

important)

S that welding cables and connections are not damaged
S that the controls are correctly set
S that the mains supply is disconnected before starting repairs

6.2 Possible faults

1. Symptom Current and voltage readings show large fluctuations.
Cause 1 .1 Contact jaws or nozzle are worn or wrong size.
Action Replace contact jaws or nozzle.
Cause 1 .2 Feed roller pressure is inadequate.
Action Increase pressure on feed rollers.

2. Symptom Wire feed is irregular.
Cause 2 .1 Pressure on feed rollers incorrectly set.
Action Pressure on feed rollers incorrectly set.
Cause 2 .2 Feed rollers wrong size.
Action Replace feed rollers.
Cause 2 .3 Grooves in feed rollers are worn.
Action Replace feed rollers.

3. Symptom Welding cables overheating.
Cause 3 .1 Poor electrical connection.

Action Clean and tighten all electrical connections.
Cause 3 .2 Cross--sectional area of welding cables too small.
Action Use cables with a larger cross--section or use parallel cables.

7 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS

Spare parts are ordered through your nearest ESAB representative, see back cover.
When ordering spare parts, please state machine type and number as well as desig­nation and spare part number as shown in the spare parts list on page 187.
This will simplify dispatch and ensure you get the right part.

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ESAB subsidiaries and representative offices

Europe

AUSTRIA

ESAB Ges.m.b.H
Vienna--Liesing
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BELGIUM

S.A. ESAB N.V .
Brussels
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

THE CZECH REPUBLIC

ESAB VAMBERK s.r.o.
Prague
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

DENMARK

Aktieselskabet ESAB
Copenhagen--Valby
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

FINLAND

ESAB Oy
Helsinki
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FRANCE

ESAB France S.A.
Cergy Pontoise
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

GERMANY

ESAB GmbH
Solingen
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

GREAT BRITAIN

ESAB Group (UK) Ltd
Waltham Cross
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ESAB Automation Ltd
Andover
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

HUNGARY

ESAB Kft
Budapest
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

ITALY

ESAB Saldatura S.p.A.
Mesero (Mi)
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

THE NETHERLANDS

ESAB Nederland B.V.
Utrecht
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

NORWAY

AS ESAB
Larvik
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

POLAND

ESAB Sp.zo.o.
Katowice
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

PORTUGAL

ESAB Lda
Lisbon
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SLOVAKIA

ESAB Slovakia s.r.o.
Bratislava
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

SPAIN

ESAB Ibérica S.A.
Alcalá de Henares (MADRID)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SWEDEN

ESAB Sverige AB
Gothenburg
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

ESAB International AB
Gothenburg
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]

SWITZERLAND

ESAB AG
Dietikon
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

North and South America

ARGENTINA

CONARCO
Buenos Aires
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BRAZIL

ESAB S.A.
Contagem--MG
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

CANADA

ESAB Group Canada Inc.
Missisauga, Ontario
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MEXICO

ESAB Mexico S.A.
Monterrey
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

USA

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products
Florence, SC
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Asia/Pacific

CHINA

Shanghai ESAB A/P
Shanghai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

INDIA

ESAB India Ltd
Calcutta
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

INDONESIA

P.T. ESABindo Pratama
Jakarta
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JAPAN

ESAB Japan
Tokyo
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

MALAYSIA

ESAB (Malaysia) Snd Bhd
Shah Alam Selangor
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SINGAPORE

ESAB Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SOUTH KOREA

ESAB SeAH Corporation
Kyungnam
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ESAB Middle East FZE
Dubai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Representative offices

BULGARIA

ESAB Representative Office
Sofia
Tel/Fax: [phone]

EGYPT

ESAB Egypt
Dokki--Cairo
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

ROMANIA

ESAB Representative Office
Bucharest
Tel/Fax: [phone]

RUSSIA--CIS

ESAB Representative Office
Moscow
Tel:[phone]
Fax: [phone]

ESAB Representative Office
St Petersburg
Tel:[phone]
Fax: [phone]

Distributors

For addresses and phone
numbers to our distributors in
other countries, please visit our
home page

www.esab.com

ESAB AB
SE--695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN
Phone [phone]

www.esab.com

041227