As used throughout this manual: Means Attention! Be Alert!
DANGER!
Means immediate hazards which, if not avoided, will result in immediate,
serious personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING!
Means potential hazards which could result in personal injury or loss of
life.
CAUTION!
Means hazards which could result in minor personal injury.
WARNING!
Before use, read and understand the instruction manual
and follow all labels, employer´s safety practices and Safety
Data Sheets (SDSs).
Users of ESAB 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 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
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 equipment must be familiar with:
○ its operation
○ location of emergency stops
○ its function
○ relevant safety precautions
○ welding and cutting or other applicable operation of the equipment
2.The operator must ensure that:
○ no unauthorised person is stationed within the working area of the equipment
when it is started up
○ no-one is unprotected when the arc is struck or work is started with the
equipment
3.The workplace must:
○ be suitable for the purpose
○ be free from drafts
4.Personal safety equipment:
○ Always wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses,
flame-proof clothing, safety gloves
○ Do not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which
could become trapped or cause burns
5.General precautions:
○ Make sure the return cable is connected securely
○ Work on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified
electrician
○ Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at
hand
○ Lubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during
operation
WARNING!
Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precautions
when welding and cutting.
ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill
•Install and ground the unit in accordance with instruction manual.
•Do not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or
wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground.
•Ensure your working position is safe
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS - Can be dangerous to health
•Welders having pacemakers should consult their physician before welding.
EMF may interfere with some pacemakers.
•Exposure to EMF may have other health effects which are unknown.
•Welders should use the following procedures to minimize exposure to
EMF:
○ Route the electrode and work cables together on the same side of
your body. Secure them with tape when possible. Do not place your
body between the torch and work cables. Never coil the torch or work
cable around your body. Keep welding power source and cables as
far away from your body as possible.
○ Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as possible to the
area being welded.
FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health
•Keep your head out of the fumes.
•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
•Protect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens
and wear protective clothing.
•Protect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.
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NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing
Protect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.
•Keep all doors, panels and covers closed and securely in place. Have only
qualified people remove covers for maintenance and troubleshooting as
necessary. Reinstall panels or covers and close doors when service is
finished and before starting engine.
•Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.
•Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and tools away from moving parts.
FIRE HAZARD
•Sparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure that there are no inflammable
materials nearby.
•Do not use on closed containers.
MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!
CAUTION!
This product is solely intended for arc welding.
WARNING!
If the maximum operating temperature of the battery (+60 °C) is exceeded, there
is a high risk of explosion!
WARNING!
Do not use the power source for thawing frozen pipes.
CAUTION!
Class A equipment is not intended for use in residential
locations where the electrical power is provided by the
public low-voltage supply system. There may be potential
difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility of class
A equipment in those locations, due to conducted as well
as radiated disturbances.
NOTE!
Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling
facility!
In observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation
in accordance with national law, electrical and/or electronic
equipment that has reached the end of its life must be
disposed of at a recycling facility.
As the person responsible for the equipment, it is your
responsibility to obtain information on approved collection
stations.
For further information contact the nearest ESAB dealer.
ESAB has an assortment of welding accessories and personal protection equipment
for purchase. For ordering information contact your local ESAB dealer or visit us on
our website.
The Miggytrac™B501 and Miggytrac™B5001 are designed for MIG/MAG welding of plates
and beams.
The Miggytrac™B501 and Miggytrac™B5001 are compact tractors on which a welding
torch can be fitted. Both tractors can be powered with 18VDC from a lithium-ion battery. The
Miggytrac™B5001 can also be powered with 42VAC from a welding power source. The
tractors are equipped with four wheel drive for good traction and a high torque stepper motor
for stable welding speed. The Miggytrac™ is intended for welding with 4-stroke control mode.
As an option there is an easy fit magnet kit. The magnet kit can be attached at the bottom of
the tractor to further stabilize the movement when welding slopes up to 45°.
A battery and a battery charger are not included in the delivery, refer to the "ACCESSORIES"
chapter in this manual.
ESAB accessories for the product can be found in the "ACCESSORIES" chapter of
this manual.
The installation must be carried out by a professional.
NOTE!
The graphics in this chapter show the Miggytrac™ B501 tractor. However all
installation and adjustments are performed in the same way on the Miggytrac™
B5001 tractor, unless others are stated.
4.1Assembly
1. Knob, horizontal adjustment6. Handle
2. Adjustable arm7. Control panel
3. Support wheel8. Battery
4. Knob, vertical adjustment9. Driving wheels
5. Connection welding torch
4.2Adjust the front arm
Adjust the front arm to be 10 mm shorter than the rear arm, in order to make the Miggytrac™
go diagonally along the plate. This provides positive traction against the guiding structure
and the tractor maintains the desired path.
•Fit the welding torch to the tractor according to the graphic below.
1. Correct drive direction in combination
with the current torch position
2. Wrong drive direction in combination
with the current torch position
4.5Install the magnet kit (optional)
A magnet kit can be installed at the bottom of the tractor to further stabilize the movement
and increase the friction between the drive wheels and the foundation.
CAUTION!
The maximum slope of the foundation is set to 45° for safety reasons.
Pause time when the tractor stands still at the end of a step weld for power sources
1)
2)
3)
4)
4)
equipped with crater functionality
2)
Reverses at the end of a step weld to fill up a crater
3)
Delayed start of the tractor compared to welding start
4)
Remote control of voltage or wire feed speed respectively, if an ESAB wire feeder with
adapter is connected. These parameters are not available when the tractor is powered
from a battery.
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5.3.4Selection of units of measure
On Miggytrac™ B5001 there is an option to select metric
(mm and cm) or imperial/US (inch) units of measure.
The selection is made in the UNITS menu, by first
holding the Menu button depressed for 4 seconds, then
selecting the preferred units by clicking the Menu button
repeatedly.
A LED for "METRIC" or "INCH" respectively in the
display indicates the current selection.
The menu is automatically locked after 10 seconds.
The installation must be carried out by a professional.
Miggytrac™ B5001 can be connected to one of the following wire feed units: Origo™ Feed
304, Origo™ Feed 484 or Warrior™ Feed 304
For necessary adaptation between Miggytrac™ B5001 and the used wire feed unit (including
choice of control cable), see the "ORDERING NUMBERS" appendix to this manual.
Universal feeder connection
For the operation of Miggytrac™ B5001 from other wire feeders (none ESAB), use
transformer unit and control cable according to the "ORDERING NUMBERS" appendix.
All warranty undertakings from the supplier cease to apply if the customer
attempts any work to rectify any faults in the product during the warranty period.
6.1Daily maintenance
•Charge the battery after each working day.
•Check the drive wheels and the guide wheels for welding spatter.
6.2Weekly maintenance
•Clean the drive chain, the drive wheels, the guide wheels, the slide screws and the
bottom of the Miggytrac™ using compressed air.
•Lubricate the chain using a dry PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) based grease or spray.
NOTE!
Use a small amount of lubrication! To much lubrication makes the outside
surface of the chain sticky and will attract dust and dirt.
Repair and electrical work should be performed by an authorised ESAB service
technician. Use only ESAB original spare and wear parts.
The Miggytrac™ B501 and Miggytrac™B5001 are designed and tested in accordance with
international and european standards IEC/EN 60204-1, ISO/EN 12100-2 and IEC/EN60974-10. On completion of service or repair work, it is the responsibility of the person(s)
performing the work to ensure that the product still complies with the requirements of the
above standard.
Spare parts and wear parts can be ordered through your nearest ESAB dealer, see
esab.com. When ordering, please state product type, serial number, designation and spare
part number in accordance with the spare parts list. This facilitates dispatch and ensures
correct delivery.