ESAB Caddy Professional 250 Instruction Manual
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Valid for serial no. 632--xxx--xxxx0457 552 301 GB 060814
Professional 250
Caddyt
Instruction manual
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Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.
1 DIRECTIVE 3........................................................
2SAFETY 3...........................................................
3 INTRODUCTION 5...................................................
4 TECHNICAL DATA 5.................................................
4.1 Equipment 5................................................................
4.2 Field of application 6.........................................................
5 INSTALLATION 6....................................................
5.1 Placing 6...................................................................
5.2 Connection 6...............................................................
6 OPERATION 7.......................................................
6.1 Overload protection 7........................................................
7 MAINTENANCE 7....................................................
7.1 Cleaning 7.................................................................
8 FAULT TRACING 8...................................................
9 ORDERING OF SPARE PARTS 8......................................
DIAGRAM 10............................................................
ORDERING NUMBER 11.................................................
SPARE PARTS LIST 12...................................................
ACCESSORIES 13.......................................................
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1DIRECTIVE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ESAB AB, Welding Equipment, SE--695 81 Laxå, Sweden, gives its unreserved guarantee that welding power source Professional 250 from serial number 632 complies with standard IEC/EN 60974--1,
in accordance with the requirements of directive (73/23/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC) and with
standard IEC/EN 60974--10 in accordance with the requirements of directive (89/336/EEC) and addendum (93/68/EEC).
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Kent Eimbrodt
Global Director Equipment and Automation
ESAB AB
695 81 LAXÅ
SWEDEN Tel: + 46 584 81000 Fax: + 46 584 411924
Laxå 2006--08--11
2SAFETY
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 unauthorized 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 drafts
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.
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING.
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.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
ESAB can provide you with all necessary welding protection an d accessories.
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
WARNING!
Read and understand the instruction manual before installing
or operating.
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
WARNING!
Do not dispose of electrical equipment together with normal waste!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electrical equipment
that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility. As the owner of the equipment, you should
get information on approved collection systems from our local representative.
By applying this European Directive you will improve the environment and human health!
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3 INTRODUCTION
The Professional 250 are one transistor controlled welding power source designed
for welding with coated electrodes and for TIG welding (touch start).
The advanced electronics provide rapid control response, low power demand and
excellent welding characteristics. Inverter technology contributes to low weight and
compact dimensions of the units.
The rounded slimline shape of the unit makes it comfortable to carry. T he strap can
be folded to serve as a carrying handle, or fully extended to serve as a shoulder
strap.
ESAB’s accessories for the product can be found on page 13.
4 TECHNICAL DATA
Performance:
at 35% duty cycle
at 60% duty cycle
at 100% duty cycle
250 A/30 V
180 A/27 V
140 A/26 V
Setting range continuously variable 4--250 A
Open circuit voltage 50--80 V
Mains supply:
voltage
frequency
fuse
mains cable, area
400 V AC
50/60 Hz
16 A*
4x1,5 mm
2
**
Enclosure class IP 23
Application class
Dimensions L x W x H 472x142x256
Weight 11 kg
*When welding below 100 A a 10 A slow fuse is adequate..
**Power cable ratings complies with Swedish regulations..
Duty cycle
The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten--minute period that you can weld at a certain load without overloading.
Application class
The symbol indicates that the power source is designed for use in areas with increased
electrical hazard.
Enclosure class
The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid
objects or water. Equipment marked IP23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
4.1 Equipment
Professional 250 is equipped with a remote control socket which activates
automatically when a remote control device is connected. NOTE! T he contact pins L
and M must be strapped in the r emote device’s connection cable for automatic
activationtofunction.Theinverterissuppliedwitha3meterlongmainscable.
Professional 250 is delivered with 5 meter long welding and return cables. T hese are
attached to cable connectors allowing quick change of polarity.
The manufacturer’s serial number is stamped on the rating plate.
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