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MMA unit Processes Important Information All persons authorised to use, repair or service the R1500 In- verter based welding machine should read the section on safety, before any work is undertaken. Further information is available in publication HSG118 'Electric safety in arc welding', which may be obtained from the Health &...
4.1 - Operation Controls and Connections___________________________________ 4.2 - Description of Controls_________________________________________________ 4.3 - Operation_____________________________________________________________ SECTION 5 — FAULT FINDING AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 - Machine Operation____________________________________________________ 5.2 - Maintenance__________________________________________________________ SECTION 6—PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.1 - Component Locations__________________________________________________ 6.2 - Parts List_______________________________________________________________ R1500...
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Do not work in wet or excessively humid areas • considerable time after welding opera- and do not site the R1500 on a wet surface. tions have ceased because of sparks and Avoid touching the work piece whilst welding. •...
The R1500 is capable of welding with all types of electrodes within the current rating of the machine, normally up to 4mm. The R1500 is able to TIG weld using a TIG torch with a built in gas valve using the 'scratch start' technique.
3. Installation Positioning the R1500 • Site the R1500 on a clean dry surface, preferably above ground level. • Make sure there is at least 20cm clearance at the front, rear and sides of the machine to allow good circulation of the cooling air.
The R1500 is suitable for welding all types of • reduce penetration but the arc will be electrodes within the current rating of the ma- smoother and less fierce.
• indicates that the R1500 has overheated and the 5.2.2 Three monthly power stages of the R1500 have been shut down so you will get no current output. As per the weekly schedule, plus:- In normal climate conditions (25°C and below) the R1500 Remove the side covers from the machine.
SECTION 6 — PARTS BREAKDOWN 6.2 R1500 Parts list Item no. Description Part No. Cooling fan (230Vac) M00311/A Diode module (behind bracket) (2 off) M60121 Main transformer M90136 Secondary Inductor M90133A Plastic feet (4 off) M00096 Auxiliary transformer M00305 200A Shunt...
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