HiArc S 400R, 400A
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
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1.1 General
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1.2 Product introduction
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1.3 Machine introduction
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2. Installation ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Before use .................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Positioning of the machine ................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Distribution network ............................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Welding and earth return cable connections .............................................................. 6
2.4.1 Choosing welding polarity in MMA welding ................................................................. 6
2.4.2 Choosing welding polarity in TIG welding ..................................................................... 6
2.4.3 Earthing ............................................................................................................................ 6
3. Operation ............................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Welding processes
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3.1.1 MMA welding ................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 TIG ..................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Operation functions .............................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1 Power source .................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.2 Control panel and SETUP functions, HiArc S 400R ........................................................ 7
3.2.3 Activation and setup parameter adjustment, HiArc S 400R ......................................... 7
3.2.4 Control panel and SETUP functions, HiArc S 400A ........................................................ 8
3.2.5 Activation and setup parameter adjustment, HiArc S 400A ......................................... 9
3.3 MMA welding
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3.3.1 Filler materials and equipment .....................................................................................10
3.3.2 Earth return cable and clamp .......................................................................................10
3.3.3 Manual metal arc welding (MMA) ................................................................................10
3.3.4 Electrode welding parameter table ..............................................................................11
3.3.5 Arc force, HiArc S 400A ..................................................................................................11
3.3.6 Hot start, HiArc S 400A ..................................................................................................11
3.4 TIG welding .............................................................................................................................12
3.5 Carbon arc gouging .............................................................................................................13
4. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................13
4.1 Regular maintenance ..........................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Every six months ............................................................................................................13
4.2 Service contract ....................................................................................................................13
4.3 Storage .....................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Disposal of the machine ....................................................................................................14
5. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................14
5.1 Troubleshooting
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5.2 Control panel error codes
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6. Ordering codes.................................................................................................................15
7. Technical data ................................................................................................................... 16