Equipment Installation; Maintenance / Recommendations; Power Supply - GYS PORTASPOT 230 Manual De Instrucciones

Do not use the cables or torch to move the machine.
Do not place/carry the unit over people or objects.

EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

• Power cables, extension leads and welding cables must be fully uncoiled to prevent overheating.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability in relation to damages caused to objects or harm caused to persons
as the result of incorrect and/or dangerous use of the machine .

MAINTENANCE / RECOMMENDATIONS

• The operators must have received suitable training in order to use the machine at its maximum potential and
weld correctly.
• Check which welding process is authorised by the manufacturer before attempting any vehicle repair.
• The maintenance and the repair of the . Any work undertaken by a third party on the generator will invalidate the warranty. The
manufacturer will not accept liability in the event of an incident that would occur after this work was undertaken.
• Ensure the machine is unplugged from the mains, and wait for two minutes before carrying out maintenance work. Inside, voltages
and currents are high and dangerous.
• All the welding tools will wear off with use. Ensure that these tools are clean to get the best results.
• Prior to using the clamp, check the condition of the electrodes/caps (regardless if they are round or flat). If that is not the case,
clean them using sand paper (thin grain) or replace them (see explanation on the machine).
• To ensure an efficient welding spot, it is necessary to replace the caps every 200 spots. To do this :
- Remove the caps using the appropriate key (part no. 050846)
- Fit the caps and apply contact grease (part no.050440)
- Be careful to perfectly align the caps. If this is not the case, check that the electrodes are aligned.
• Remove regularly the casing and any excess of dust. Take this opportunity to have the electrical connections checked by a qualified
person, with an insulated tool.
• Regularly review the condition of the power cable and welding connection cables. In case of visible signs of damage, organise for
them to be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified technician.
• Ensure the vents of the device are not blocked to allow adequate air circulation.
INSTALLATION – PRODUCT OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
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Portable Spot Welder with microprocessor controlled digital interface.
The main settings that can be managed from the control panel are:
- Thickness of the metal sheets
- Welding time
- Welding with one pulse or with automatic multiple pulses
- Clamping force
This machine is meant to weld standard mild steel metal sheets, up to a thickness of 2+2 mm.

POWER SUPPLY

The material is supplied with a 16A plug type CEE7/7 and must only be used on a single-phase electrical installation
230V (50-60 Hz) with 3 wires including one connected to earth.
The permanent current absorbed (l1p or ILp) displayed in the section «technical specifications» of this manual relates
to use at maximum power. Check that the power supply and its protection (fuse and/or circuit breaker) are compatible
with the current needed by the machine. In some countries, it may be necessary to change the plug to allow the use
at maximum settings.
Connect the power cable to a standard plug (2P + T: SINGLE PHASE 230V connection) with the right capacity and pre-
pare a mains socket protected by fuses or an automatic magnetothermal switch; the ground terminal provided for this
purpose must be connected to the earth conductor (yellow - green) of the power line.
Warnings
Before making any electrical connections, check that the data plate of the spot welder corresponds to the voltage and
power frequency available on the installation site.
The Spot welding station must be connected exclusively to an electrical system with neutral earthed connection.
To ensure protection against indirect contact, use differential switches of type A.
When connected to a public power network, the installer or user must verify the compatibility of the welding station.
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