ESAB Aristo 300 User manual

Valid for serial no. 033-xxx-xxxx0462 255 001 GB 101221

Aristo F 300

Instruction manual

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

According to

The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006, entering into force 16 January 2007

The EMC Directive 2004/108/EC of 15 December 2004, entering into force 20 January 2005

Type of equipment

Wire feeder for MIG/MAG welding

Brand name or trade mark

ESAB

Type designation etc.

AristoF 300 Valid from serial number 033 xxx xxxx (2010 w.33)

AristoF 300 may be used with different MMC panels in combinations with or without water

Manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA

Name, address, telephone No, telefax No:

ESAB AB, Welding Equipment

Esabvägen, SE--695 81 LAXÅ, Sweden

Phone: +46 584 81 000, Fax: +46 584 411 924

The following harmonised standard in force within the EEA has been used in the design:

EN 60974--5, Arc welding equipment – Part 5: Wire feeders

EN 60974--10, Arc welding equipment – Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements

Additional information: Restrictive use, Class A equipment, intended for use in locations other than residential

By signing this document, the undersigned declares as manufacturer, or the manufacturer’s authorised

representative established within the EEA, that the equipment in question complies with the safety

requirements stated above.

Place and Date

Laxå 2010--09--10 Signature Position

Global Director

Equipment and Automation

Kent Eimbrodt

Clarification

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TOCe

Rights reserved to alter specifications without notice.

1SAFETY 3...........................................................

2 INTRODUCTION 5...................................................

2.1 Equipment 5................................................................

2.2 Control panel 5.............................................................

3 TECHNICAL DATA 6.................................................

4 INSTALLATION 7....................................................

4.1 Lifting instructions 7.........................................................

5 OPERATION 7.......................................................

5.1 Connections and control devices 9............................................

5.2 Water connection 9..........................................................

5.3 Wire feed pressure 10........................................................

5.4 Replacing and inserting wire 10................................................

5.5 Connecting to MarathonPac 11.................................................

5.6 Changing feed rollers 11......................................................

5.7 Changing nozzles 12.........................................................

6 MAINTENANCE 12....................................................

6.1 Inspection and cleaning 12....................................................

7 ORDERING SPARE PARTS 13.........................................

DIAGRAM 14............................................................

ORDERING NUMBER 15.................................................

WEAR PARTS 16........................................................

ACCESSORIES 17.......................................................

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1SAFETY

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 ob-

served 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 equip-

ment. Incorrect operation of the equipment may lead to hazardous situations which can result in in-

jury to the operator and damage to the equipment.

1. Anyone who uses the equipment must be familiar with:

Sits operation

Slocation of emergency stops

Sits function

Srelevant safety precautions

Swelding and cutting

2. The operator must ensure that:

Sno unauthorized person is stationed within the working area of the equipment when it is

started up.

Sno-one is unprotected when the arc is struck

3. The workplace must:

Sbe suitable for the purpose

Sbe free from drafts

4. Personal safety equipment

SAlways wear recommended personal safety equipment, such as safety glasses, flame-proof

clothing, safety gloves. Note! Do not use safety gloves when replacing wire.

SDo not wear loose-fitting items, such as scarves, bracelets, rings, etc., which could become

trapped or cause burns.

5. General precautions

SMake sure the return cable is connected securely.

SWork on high voltage equipment may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

SAppropriate fire extinquishing equipment must be clearly marked and close at hand.

SLubrication and maintenance must not be carried out on the equipment during operation.

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WARNING

Read and understand the instruction manual before installing or operating.

Arc welding and cutting can be injurious to yourself and others. Take precausions when welding and

cutting. Ask for your employer's safety practices which should be based on manufacturers' hazard

data.

ELECTRIC SHOCK - Can kill

SInstall and earth the unit in accordance with applicable standards.

SDo not touch live electrical parts or electrodes with bare skin, wet gloves or wet clothing.

SInsulate yourself from earth and the workpiece.

SEnsure your working stance is safe.

FUMES AND GASES - Can be dangerous to health

SKeep your head out of the fumes.

SUse 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.

SProtect your eyes and body. Use the correct welding screen and filter lens and wear protective

clothing.

SProtect bystanders with suitable screens or curtains.

FIRE HAZARD

SSparks (spatter) can cause fire. Make sure therefore that there are no inflammable materials nearby.

NOISE - Excessive noise can damage hearing

SProtect your ears. Use earmuffs or other hearing protection.

SWarn bystanders of the risk.

MALFUNCTION - Call for expert assistance in the event of malfunction.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS!

CAUTION

Read and understand the instruction manual before

installing or operating.

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.

CAUTION

This product is solely intended for arc welding.

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Dispose of electronic equipment at the recycling facility!

In observance of European Directive 2002/96/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 can provide you with all necessary welding protection and accessories.

2 INTRODUCTION

The wire feed units Aristo F 300 and Aristo F 300w with control panels MA43 and

MA44 are designed for MIG/MAG welding together with 300 A, 400 A and 500 A

power sources.

The wire feed units contain four-wheel drive wire feed mechanisms as well as control

electronics.

They can be used together with wire on ESAB’s MarathonPac, or on wire bobbin

(standard Ø 300 mm).

The wire feed unit can be installed either at the power source trolley, suspended above

the workplace or on the floor.

ESAB's accessories for the product can be found on page 20.

2.1 Equipment

The wire feed unit is supplied with:

Sinstruction manual for the wire feed unit

Sinstruction manual for the control panel in English

Instruction manuals in other languages can be downloaded from the website,

www.esab.com.

Sdecal with recommended wear parts

2.2 Control panel

The wire feed unit is supplied with one of the following control panels:

MA43 Knobs for setting the voltage and the wire feed speed /

welding current. Other settings with push buttons.

MA44 Knobs for setting the voltage / QSettand wire feed

speed / current. Other settings with push buttons.

See the separate instruction manual for a detailed description of the control panels.

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3 TECHNICAL DATA

Aristo F 300

Mains voltage 48 V DC

Power requirement 150 W

Supply current I13.2 A

Wire feed speed 0.8 - 25 m/min

Gun connection EURO

Max. diameter wire bobbin 300 mm

Wire dimension

Cored wire

0.8 - 1.6 mm

0.8 - 1.6 mm (PSF 3m PTFE)

0,9 - 1.6 mm

0.8 - 1.6 mm

Weight 14 kg

Dimensions (l x w x h) 613 x230 x 450 mm

Operating temperature -10to+40°C

Transportation temperature -20to+55°C

Shielding gas

max pressure All types intended for MIG/MAG welding

0.5 MPa ( 5 bar)

Maximum permissible load at

60% intermittence

100% intermittence 500 A

385 A

Enclosure class IP23

Duty cycle

The duty cycle refers to the time as a percentage of a ten-minute period that you can weld or cut at

a certain load without overloading. The duty cycle is valid for 40°C.

Enclosure class

The IP code indicates the enclosure class, i. e. the degree of protection against penetration by solid

objects or water. Equipment marked IP23 is designed for indoor and outdoor use.

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4 INSTALLATION

The installation must be executed by a professional.

WARNING

When welding in an environment with increased electrical danger, only power

sources intended for this environment may be used. These power sources are

marked with the symbol

4.1 Lifting instructions

Order number for lifting eyelet can be found on page 20.

NOTE! If another mounting device is used, this must be electrically insulated from

the wire feed unit.

5OPERATION

General safety regulations for the handling of the equipment can be found on

page 4. Read through before you start using the equipment!

NOTE: When moving the equipment use intended handle. Never pull on the gun.

WARNING

Assure that the side panels are closed during operation.

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WARNING

To prevent the reel from sliding off the hub: Lock the

reel in place by turning the red knob as shown on the

warning label attached next to the hub.

WARNING

Rotating parts can cause injury, take great care.

WARNING

Risk of crushing! Do not use safety gloves when replacing wire, feed rollers

and wire bobbins.

AH 0935

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5.1 Connections and control devices

1Control panel,

(see separate instruction manual) 6Connection for shielding gas

2Connection for remote control unit 7Connection for control cable from power

source or cooling unit

3Connection BLUE, with ELP* for coolant to

the welding gun 8Connection for welding current from power

source. (OKC)

4Connection RED, for coolant from welding

gun 9Connection BLUE for coolant from cooling

unit

5Connection for welding gun 10 Connection RED for coolant to cooling unit

NOTE! Display (digital instrument) and coolant connections only available on certain models.

* ELP = ESAB Logic Pump, see point 5.2.

5.2 Water connection

The wire feed unit with water connection is equipped with a detection system ELP

(ESAB Logic Pump) which checks that the water hoses are connected. When

connecting a water-cooled welding gun, the water pump starts.

Detection only works with power sources that are equipped with ELP.

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