Century 80GL User Manual

CENTURY BOGL
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July, 2005
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Safety Depends on You
Century 80GL arc welding and cutting equipment is designed
and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety
can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful
operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly, think before you act
and be careful.
For use with machines having Code Number:
Para el uso con las maguinas que tienen ntJmeros de codigo:
Puor r usage avec des machines ayant des mumeros de code:
11306
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CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 30273
La Seguddad Depende de Usted
Los equJpos de corte y soldadura al arco Century 80GL han
sido dise_ados y construJdos teniendo en cuenta su seguri-
dad. No obstante, esta sever#, incrementada si la instalacJ6n
se realiza correctamente, y si pone atenci6n en el manejo de
los mJsmos. NO iNSTALE, UTILICE O REPARE ESTE
EQUIPO SIN ANTES HABER LEIDO ESTE MANUAL Y LAS
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD QUE CONTIENE. Y, Io mas
importante, piense antes de actuar, y tenga mucho cuidado.
La s_curit_ d_pend de vous
Le materiel de soudage et de coupage b, I'arc Century 80GL
est con£u et construit en tenant compte de la securite.
Toutefois, la securite en general peut 6tre accrue gr&ce &
une bonne installation.., et b, la plus grande prudence de
votre part. NE PAS iNSTALLER, UTILISER OU REPARER
CE MATERIEL SANS AVOIR LU CE MANUEL ET LES
MESURES DE SFtCURITE QU'IL CONTIENT. Et, par
dessus tout, refl6chissez avant d'agir et exercez la plus
grande prudence.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ................................... 2
Technical Specification ...................... A-1
installation ................................ A-2
Operation ................................ B-1
Accessories .............................. C-1
Maintenance .............................. D-1
Troubleshooting ........................... E-1
Wiring Diagram ............................ F-1
Parts .................................... F-2
TABLA DE CONTENIDO
Segu ridad .................................. 2
Especificaciones Tecnicas ..................... A-1
Jnstalaci6n ................................. A-2
Operaci6n .................................. B-1
Accesorios ................................. C-1
Mantenimiento .............................. D-1
Localizaci6n de averias ....................... E-1
Diagramas de cableado ....................... F-1
Partes ..................................... F-2
TABLE DES MATII_RES
Securite .................................................................... 2
Fiche technique ....................................................... A-1
installation ............................................................... A-2
Fonctionnement ....................................................... B-1
Accessoires .............................................................. C-1
Entretien ................................................................... D-1
Depannage .............................................................. E-1
Schema de c&blage ................................................. F-1
Pieces ...................................................................... F-2
Century Equipment
2345 Murphy Blvd. Gainesville, GA 30504

Century 80GL Specifications

General

Brand	Century
Model	80GL
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Safety Guidelines

Arc Rays and Electrical Safety

Safety warnings regarding arc rays, electrical hazards, and proper equipment grounding.

Electric and Magnetic Field Hazards

Information on potential dangers from electric and magnetic fields during welding.

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Precautions to prevent fires and explosions caused by welding sparks and materials.

Electrical Shock Dangers

Critical warnings about the risk of fatal electric shock from the welding equipment.

Fumes and Gases Hazards

Safety measures for avoiding hazardous fumes and gases produced during welding.

Cylinder Safety

Guidelines for safely handling compressed gas cylinders to prevent explosions.

Technical Specifications

Input Power and Electrical Requirements

Details on voltage, frequency, and current for machine operation.

Rated Output and Operating Range

Specifications for welding current, voltage, and wire speed.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Measurements and weight of the welding machine.

Recommended Input Cable and Fuse Sizes

Guidance on appropriate input cable and fuse ratings for optimal performance.

Installation Procedures

Component Identification

Instructions for identifying and locating all parts of the welding machine.

Location and Setup

Guidelines for selecting a suitable location and basic setup steps.

Electrical Input Connections

Requirements and precautions for connecting the machine to the power supply.

Maximum Output Requirements

Specifications for achieving maximum output, including extension cord usage.

Operation Guide

General Safety Precautions for Operation

Important safety measures to follow before and during machine operation.

General Description of the Machine

An overview of the welding machine's design and intended use.

Recommended Processes and Controls

Guidance on welding processes and how to use the machine's controls.

Welding Operations and Wire Loading

Steps for performing welding operations and loading the welding wire.

Wire Threading and Stickout

Detailed instructions for threading wire and setting proper stickout.

Making a Weld

Step-by-step guide on how to perform a weld using the machine.

Tip Cleaning and Overload Protection

Procedures for maintaining the welding tip and understanding overload protection.

Accessories

Innershield Welding Wire

Information on the recommended welding wire for the machine.

Consumable Parts

List of parts commonly used up during operation that may need replacement.

Maintenance and Care

Maintenance Safety Precautions

Safety warnings specific to performing maintenance on the machine.

Non-Maintenance Items and Routine Checks

Components not requiring maintenance and routine checks before use.

Component Cleaning and Replacement

Procedures for cleaning essential components and replacing parts.

Gun Assembly and Cable Installation

Steps for removing the gun assembly and installing the work cable.

Troubleshooting Guide

Output Problems and No Weld

Diagnosing issues related to welding output and lack of weld.

Wire Feeding Problems

Troubleshooting common issues with wire feed.

Weld Quality Issues

Solutions for problems like bead thickness, penetration, and wire sputtering.

Wiring Diagram

Electrical Schematic

A diagram illustrating the machine's electrical connections and components.

Parts List

Replacement Parts Listing

A list of available parts for ordering and reference.