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Fronius VST 317 User Manual

Fronius VST 317
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42,0410,0410 012000
VARIOSTAR 247
VARIOSTAR 317, 317-2
MIG/MAG
welding machine
MIG/MAG-
Schweißgerät
Installation de soudage
MIG/MAG
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
SPARE PARTS
LIST
BEDIENUNGS-
ANLEITUNG
ERSATZTEIL-
LISTE
MODE
D´EMPLOI
LISTE DE PIÈCES
DE RECHANGE

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Fronius VST 317 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFronius
ModelVST 317
CategoryWelding System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY RULES

Personal Protective Equipment

Essential personal protective equipment (PPE) for safe operation.

Hazards from Mains and Welding Current

Risks related to electrical hazards from mains and welding current.

Safety Precautions at the Installation Location

Guidelines for safe placement and environment of the welding machine.

GENERAL REMARKS

Principle of the VST 247 / 317 / 317-2

Overview of the welding machine's core features and applications.

Machine Concept - VST 247 / 317

Description of the compact unit design for VST 247/317.

Machine Concept - VST 317-2

Description of the two-part unit design for VST 317-2.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

Main Controls and Indicators

Details on mains switch, step switch, mode selector, and wirefeed speed dial.

Connection Sockets and Interfaces

Description of various connection sockets, including torch, mains, and interconnecting cables.

Auxiliary Controls and Features

Information on items like polarity reverser, fuses, gas connections, and adjustment tables.

STARTING TO USE THE WELDING MACHINE

Initial Use Warnings and Intended Purpose

Crucial warnings before initial operation and defining intended use.

Machine Set-up Regulations

Rules for setting up the welding machine in its operating environment.

Mains Connection and Voltage Ranges

Information on connecting to mains power and acceptable voltage ranges.

OPERATING MODES

2-Step, 4-Step, and Wire-Inching Modes

Explains 2-step, 4-step for welding, and wire-inching for wire preparation.

Intermittent Welding Modes

Details on intermittent 2-step and 4-step modes for specific applications.

Spot Welding Mode

Procedure for executing spot welds on overlapped sheets.

Burn-back time correction and soft-start

Adjustments for burn-back time and optional soft-start feature.

ADJUSTMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Changing Feed Rollers

Steps for replacing feed rollers to suit wire diameter and alloy.

Correcting Wire Infeed

Fine-tuning wire infeed for smooth, non-abrading travel.

Setting Shielding-Gas Rate

Procedure for adjusting the shielding gas flow rate.

MIG/MAG WELDING

Setting the Operating Point

How to correctly determine the operating point for optimal welding results.

Polarity Reverser and Gas Sockets

Information on polarity reversal and gas connection sockets.

Example of a Setting (VST 247)

Practical example of setting parameters for a VST 247 machine.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Pre-Maintenance Safety Warning

Safety warning before performing maintenance, including capacitor discharge.

Routine Maintenance Procedures

Recommendations for keeping the machine operational over time.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Machine Response and Arc Quality Issues

Problems with machine operation, arc stability, spatter, and weld pores.

Wirefeed Speed and Electrode Sticking

Troubleshooting wirefeed speed regulation and electrode sticking.

Ignition, Operation Faults, and Fuse Issues

Issues with arc ignition, overheating, switch function, and tripping fuses.

Spot Welding and General Operational Issues

Problems affecting spot weld quality and general operational faults.

TECHNICAL DATA

VST 247 / 317 / 317-2 Power Sources Specifications

Technical specifications for the VST power source models.

Vario 8 Wirefeeder Specifications

Technical specifications for the Vario 8 wirefeeder unit.

SPARE PARTS LIST

VST 247 / VST 247 E Parts

List of spare parts for the VST 247 and VST 247 E models.

VST 317 / VST 317 E / VST 317 500V Parts

List of spare parts for VST 317, 317 E, and 317 500V models.

VST 317-2 G / VST 317-2 G 500V Parts

List of spare parts for VST 317-2 G and 317-2 G 500V models.

VR-VARIO-8 / E-CON Parts

List of spare parts for the VR-VARIO-8 / E-CON wirefeeder.

FRONIUS SALES AND SERVICE OFFICES

Austria Offices

Contact information for Fronius sales and service in Austria.

Germany Offices

Contact information for Fronius sales and service in Germany.

France Offices

Contact information for Fronius sales and service in France.

Norway Offices

Contact information for Fronius sales and service in Norway.

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