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DEScRIPtIoN ........................................................................................................................................................................7
1.1
General ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2
Scope .........................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3
MTS 3500i Multi-Process .....................................................................................................................................................8
1.4
Package Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................................9
1.5
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.6
Duty Cycle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.7
Volt-Ampere Curves ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
INStALLAtIoN ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1
General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2
Required Tools ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3
Unpacking and Placement .............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4
Primary Input Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.1 Input Voltage Selection ....................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4.2 Fuse Replacement.................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.5
Secondary Output Connections ................................................................................................................................... 17
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oPERAtIoN ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.1
General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.2
Welding Controls / Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 21
3.3
Typical Slope Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.4
MIG / GMAW (CV) Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 24
3.5
TIG / GTAW (CC) Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 25
3.6
Stick / SMAW (CC) Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 26
MAINtENANcE .................................................................................................................................................................. 79
4.1
General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
4.2
Inspection and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................. 79
4.3
IGBT Handling ...................................................................................................................................................................... 79
4.4
Module Replacement ........................................................................................................................................................ 80
tRouBLESHootINg ........................................................................................................................ 81
5.1
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................. 81
5.2
List of help Codes ............................................................................................................................................................... 81
5.3
Functionality Check ........................................................................................................................................................... 82
REPLAcEMENt PARtS ...................................................................................................................... 83
6.1
General ................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
6.2
Ordering ................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
6.3
Torque Recommendations .............................................................................................................................................. 84
6.4
Control Board Assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 85
6.5
Parts List ................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Diagrams .....................................................................................................................................................attached packet
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