ESAB Multimaster-260 Manual de instrucciones

Multimaster 260Signature Series0558005188 08/2007Instruction ManualMIG/TIG/STICK WELDING PACKAGE

10SECTION 1 SEGURIDAD 1. Asegúrese de que el chasis de la fuente de poder esté conectado a tierra através del sistema de electricidad prima

11SECTION 1 SEGURIDAD5. ADVERTENCIA-- Este producto cuando se uti-liza para soldaduras o cortes, produce humos o gases, los cuales contienen

12SECTION 1 SEGURIDADSIGNIFICADO DE LOS SIMBOLOS -- Según usted avanza en la lectura de este folleto: Los Símbolos Sig-nican ¡Atención! ¡Esté Alerta

13SECTION 1 SÉCURITÉ1.3 Safety - FrenchINCENDIES ET EXPLOSIONS -- La chaleur provenant des ammes ou de l'arc peut provoquer un incendie.

14SECTION 1 SÉCURITÉ3. Les soudeurs doivent suivre les procédures suivantes pour minimiser l'exposition aux champs électriques et magnétiques :

15SECTION 1 SÉCURITÉ1. Efforcez-vous de toujours confier les tâches d'installation, de dépannage et d'entretien à un personnel

16SECTION 1 SÉCURITÉSIGNIFICATION DES SYMBOLESCe symbole, utilisé partout dans ce manuel, signie "Attention" ! Soyez vigilant ! Votre sécu

17Multimaster 260Advanced SuperSwitch•TM technology makes multi-process welding a breeze. Simplied setup makes it easy to select Mig, Tig, or St

18Optional EquipmentPre/Post Flow/Spot/Burnback module ... 0558002889Inductance Control Module ...

19SECTION 2 DESCRIPTION2.1 GENERALThis manual has been prepared for experienced welders. Do NOT permit untrained persons to install, operate or main

2This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompa-nying labels and/or inserts when installe

202.6 CONTROLSThe Multimaster 260 can be used to weld solid and ux cored wires. The operator selects the process desired on a three position switch

2115’ Gun Master 250 Mig Gun HW-17 Tig Torch(Optional)Stick Electrode Holder(Optional)15’ Work Cable and Clamp Choice of Argon or CO2 Regulator/Flow

22Tool Box with Small Parts TrayVoltage SwitchCompartment4 RollDrive Stand2 CylinderLow Mount TrayWheel Kit InstalledHandleHinged Wire Compartment Do

23SECTION 3 INSTALLATION3.0 INSTALLATION3.1 LOCATIONSeveral factors should be considered when selecting an installation site. Adequate ventilation

243.2 HANDLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATIONThe Multimaster 260 is factory assembled except for the front handle assembly which is mounted to the machine upsid

253.3 ELECTRICAL INPUT CONNECTIONSIn order to provide a safe and convenient means to completely remove all electrical power from the machine, it is h

26SECTION 3 INSTALLATION3.4 VOLTAGE CHANGEOVER (Figure 4)The voltage changeover terminal board is located in the tool compartment on the left side o

27Figure 4A -Input Terminal Board230/460/575 Vac Model230 Vac CongurationFigure 4B -Input Terminal Board230/460/575 Vac Model460 Vac CongurationFi

28Figure 5 - Polarity Set-up3.5 SECONDARY OUTPUT CONNEC TIONS (Figure 5)The Multimaster 260 Welding System is completely self-contained so that the fr

29SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONFeed Roll Release ScrewsFigure 7 - Wire Feeder Mechanism3.7 WIRE FEEDER MECHANISM3.7.1 DRIVE ROLLS (Figure 7 and 9)The driv

3TABLE OF CONTENTS1.0 Safety Precautions ...51.1 Safety - English .

303.7.2 WELDING WIRE SPOOL INSTALLATIONInstall a spool of welding wire on the spindle as follows:A. Remove the locking pin from the spindle (Figure

31SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONPressure Roll AssemblyPressure Release LeverThreading the wire through the inlet guideFigure 9 - Threading the WireWARNINGWh

32SECTION 3 INSTALLATIONWARNINGNever stand directly in front of or behind the regulator when opening the cylin-der valve. Always stand to one side.F

33SECTION 3 INSTALLATIOND. Open the cylinder valve slightly, for an instant, to blow out any dust or dirt that may have collected in the valve outle

34SECTION 3 INSTALLATION

35SECTION 4 OPERATION4.0 OPERATION4.1 STANDARD CONTROLS4.1.1 POWER ON/OFF SWITCH & LAMP The main power switch is located on the front panel in

36SECTION 4 OPERATIONFigure 11 - Burnback Control4.1.8 TIG and STICK WELDINGIn the TIG and STICK process mode, you must depress and hold the PRESET b

37SECTION 4 OPERATIONDigital MetersAmps/Volts/WFSPower “ON”LampTemperatureLampFaultLampWFS - IPMLampAmpsLampPresetButtonWeld ProcessSwitchVoltage Set

384.2 OPTIONAL CONTROLS4.2.1 INDUCTANCE TRIM (OPTIONAL) P/N-0558002888 (Figure 14)Inductance is used to optimize short circuiting arc performance by

394.2.2 PREFLOW/POSTFLOW/SPOT/BURNBACK (OPTIONAL) P/N-0558002889 (Figure 15)This optional control is mounted in place of the standard burnback contro

4TABLE OF CONTENTS

40Figure 16 Remote Control Module4.2.3 REMOTE CONTROL MODULE (OPTIONAL) P/N-0558002605 (Figure 16)This optional control panel mounts to the front of

41Figure 18 - MIG Polarity Connection423Figure 19 - Mig Front Control PanelNote 1: When using 100% CO2 sheilding gas, add 2 volts to the data table va

42Table 3 - MIG PARAMETERS CHART (Cont’d)Note 1: When using 100% CO2 sheilding gas, add 2 volts to the data table value.SECTION 4 OPERATION4.4 TIG

43Figure 20 - TIG Polarity ConnectionFigure 21- TIG Front Control PanelTable 4 - TIG PARAMETERS CHARTNOTE: The Wirespeed 3 knob has no eect in the

44Comply with all ventilation, re and other safety requirements for arc welding as established in the SAFETY Section at the front of this manual.WARN

454.6 STICK WELDING SET-UPWhen the PROCESS switch is placed in the STICK position, the Multimaster 260 turns “ON” the weld contactor so that power i

46SECTION 4 OPERATION

47SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE5.0 MAINTENANCE5.1 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICEShut OFF shielding gas supply at source.5.2 INSPECTION AND SERVICEKeep equipment

48SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE5.2.1.3 TRANSFORMEROccasional blowing out of the dust and dirt from around the transformer is recommended. This should be don

49SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS6.1 GENERALAlways provide the serial number of the unit on which the parts will be used. The serial number is stamped o

5SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1.0 Safety Precautions1.1 Safety - EnglishWARNING: These Safety Precautions are for your protection. They summarize

50SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS1Figure 24 - Right Side Front View*TORCH ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY(Internal View)*2,345,69111213141516171920, 2122232426,27TORCH

51Figure 24 - Right Side Front View (Con’t)SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS QTY. ITEM CIRCUIT No. REQ. NO. DESCRIPTION SYMBOL 1 952895 1

52Figure 25 - Left Side Front View of Multimaster 26021222324252627333435362829SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS QTY. ITEM CIRCUIT No. REQ. NO.

53SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTSFigure 26 - Inside Left View of Multlimaster 260 QTY. ITEM CIRCUIT No. REQ. NO. DESCRIPTION SYMBOL 60 05

544042434647484951(Not Shown)5250SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS

55414445 QTY. ITEM CIRCUIT No. REQ. NO. DESCRIPTION SYMBOL 40 1 948258 SPINDLE MOLDED (SEE FIGURE 28) 41 1 0558002543M REAR COVE

56SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTSFigure 28 - Auto-Lift Mini Four Roll Geared Wire Drive System - 0558001339For units with serial numbers starting xxxJ230

57SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS 21155211552115621156 21160211602116121161211612116121162 Drive Roll and Guide Tube SelectionGuide TubeNAS * Two dr

58Figure 30 - Spindle Assembly for Migmaster 2608081828384 QTY. ITEM CIRCUIT No. REQ. NO. DESCRIPTION SYMBOL 80 1 0558002561M WIRE S

59NOTES

6SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Be sure the power source frame (chassis) is con-nected to the ground system of the input power. 2. Connect the

60NOTES

61REVISION HISTORYOriginal release - 04/20051. Revision - 05/2006 - Updated Handle Assembly Installation subsection per inputs from Ray Lundy.2. R

0558005188 08/2007A. CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS: Telephone: (800)362-7080 / Fax: (800) 634-7548 Hours: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST Order Entry Pr

7SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS5. WARNING: This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known t

8SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS5. AWS C5.5 - "Recommended Practices for Gas Tung-sten Arc Welding“6. AWS C5.6 - "Recommended Practices for

9SECTION 1 SEGURIDAD1.2 Safety - SpanishADVERTENCIA: Estas Precauciones de Se-guridad son para su protección. Ellas hacen resumen de información pro