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......... . . 3-2. Mode and Voltage Control For Invision 456P .
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SECTION 1 - - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _nd_5/97 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible haz- ards with this procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols. This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! possible ELEC- Y Y Marks a special safety message.
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ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill. D Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays D Always ventilate confined spaces or use ap- that can burn eyes and skin.
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1-3. Additional Symbols for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can cause injury. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
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1-5. EMF Information Considerations About Welding And The Effects Of Low Frequency 1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them. Electric And Magnetic Fields 2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator. Welding current, as it flows through welding cables, will cause electro- magnetic fields.
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SECTION 1 - - CONSIGNES DE SECURITE - - LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som _nd_Fre 4/97 1-1. Signification des symboles Signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Cette procédure présente des risques de danger ! Ceux-ci sont identifiés par des symboles adjacents aux directives. Ce groupe de symboles signifie Mise en garde ! Soyez vigilant ! Il y a des Y Y Identifie un message de sécurité...
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LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent pro- LES ACCUMULATIONS DE GAZ ris- voquer des brûlures dans les yeux et quent de provoquer des blessures ou sur la peau. même la mort. Le rayonnement de l’arc du procédé de soudage Fermer l’alimentation du gaz protecteur en cas de génère des rayons visibles et invisibles intenses non utilisation.
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1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance Risque D’INCENDIE OU DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent D’EXPLOSION. provoquer des blessures. D Ne pas placer l’appareil sur, au-dessus ou à D Rester à l’écart des organes mobiles comme le proximité...
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1-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding and Cutting, norme ANSI Z49.1, de l’American Wel- Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet ding Society, 550 N.W. Lejeune Rd, Miami FL 33126 P-1, de la Compressed Gas Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis High- way, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.
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SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION NOTE Unless otherwise noted, the Invision 456P is shown throughout this manual. 2-1. Specifications Amperage Amperes Input At Rated Range Maximum Load Output 60 Hz, Input Rated Welding Voltage Open-Circuit (Phoenix Three-Phase Power Power Output Output...
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Volt-ampere curves show mini- mum and maximum voltage and amperage output capabilities of Invision 456P and Phoenix 456 (CV Only) unit. Curves of other settings fall between curves shown. Phoenix 456 (CC Only) va_curve1 4/95 – SA-181 561 / SA-181 562...
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2-4. Dimensions And Weight Hole Layout Dimensions 14-21/64 in (363.9 mm) 20-3/4 in (527.1 mm) 28 in 28 in (711 mm) 23-27/64 in (594.9 mm) 18 in 24-31/32 in (634.2 mm) (457 mm) 12-3/8 in (314.3 mm) 9/32 in (7.1 mm) Dia. 15-1/2 in (394 mm) Weight...
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2-6. Weld Output Terminals and Selecting Cable Sizes Total Cable (Copper) Length In Weld Circuit Not Exceeding 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 300 ft 350 ft 400 ft 100 ft (30 m) Or Less (45 m) (60 m) (70 m) (90 m) (105 m) (120 m)
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2-8. 115 Volts AC Duplex Receptacle And Circuit Breakers 115 V 10 A AC Receptacle Power is shared between duplex receptacle and Remote 14 recep- tacle (see Section 2-7). Circuit Breaker CB1 Circuit Breaker CB2 CB1 protects duplex receptacle and 115 volts ac portion of Remote 14 receptacle from overload.
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2-10. Connecting Input Power Turn Off welding power source, and check voltage on input capacitors accord- ing to Section 4-3 before proceeding. Strain Relief Connector Clamp Obtain and install proper connec- tor. Input And Grounding Conductors Select size and length using Sec- tion 2-9.
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When set higher, “wetness” needed. Voltage Adjustment Control (puddle fluidity) increases. ST-180 306-C 3-2. Mode and Voltage Control For Invision 456P Remote 14 Receptacle Mode Control The unit defaults to standard MIG mode. When a suitable external pulsing control is attached to the...
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3-3. Meter Functions For Invision 456P NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Meter Reading While Welding 24.5 24.5 Preset Volts Blank Actual Volts...
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3-5. Meter Functions For Phoenix 456 CC/CV NOTE The meters display the actual weld output values for approximately three seconds after the arc is broken. Mode Meter Reading At Idle Meter Reading While Welding 10.3 Lift-Arc TIG Actual Volts Preset Amps Actual Volts Actual Amps 10.3...
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3-7. Lift-Arc TIG Procedure For Phoenix 456 CC/CV With Mode switch in the Lift-Arc TIG position, start an arc as fol- lows: TIG Electrode Workpiece Touch tungsten electrode to work- piece at weld start point, hold elec- trode to workpiece for 1-2 sec- onds, and slowly lift electrode.
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4-2. Blowing Out Inside of Unit Do not remove case when blowing out inside of unit. To blow out unit, direct airflow through front and back louvers as shown. Ref. ST-801 718 OM-186 989 Page 19...
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4-3. Removing Case and Measuring Input Capacitor Voltage Turn Off welding power source, Significant DC voltage can remain on capacitors and disconnect input power. after unit is Off. Always check the voltage as shown Right Side Panel to be sure the input capacitors have discharged be- fore working on unit.
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4-4. Voltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays All directions are in reference to the front of the unit. All cir- cuitry referred to is located in- side the unit. HE.L P–1 Help 1 Display Indicates a malfunction in the pri- mary power circuit. If this display is shown, contact a Factory Autho- rized Service Agent.
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4-5. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; unit completely inop- Place line disconnect switch in On position (see Section 2-10). erative. Check and replace line fuse(s), if necessary, or reset circuit breaker (see Section 2-10). Check for proper input power connections (see Section 2-10). No weld output;...