ESAB Rogue LHN ES245i Inverter Welder User Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective operation, setup, and maintenance of your ESAB Rogue LHN ES245i Inverter Welder. The Rogue ES 245i is a robust and high-performance inverter designed for demanding welding tasks, suitable for workshops, locksmiths, construction, maintenance, and minor repairs. It offers clean and stable welding for electrodes up to 4 mm (including cellulose) and TIG processes for thin sheets. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the equipment.

2. Informació de seguretat

Prioritzeu sempre la seguretat quan feu servir equips de soldadura. Si no seguiu les precaucions de seguretat, podeu patir lesions greus o la mort.

• Protecció ocular i facial: Always wear a welding helmet with appropriate shade filters to protect your eyes and face from arc rays and sparks.
• Roba de protecció: Wear flame-resistant clothing, gloves, and sturdy footwear to protect against burns and electric shock.
• Ventilació: Assegureu-vos que hi hagi una ventilació adequada per eliminar els fums i gasos de soldadura de la zona de treball.
• Seguretat elèctrica: Never operate the welder in wet conditions. Ensure all electrical connections are secure and properly grounded. Do not touch live electrical parts.
• Prevenció d'incendis: Mantingueu un extintor a prop. Traieu els materials inflamables de la zona de soldadura.
• Àrea de treball: Mantingueu la zona de treball neta i lliure de trastos. Assegureu-vos d'una base estable.
• Llegeix les instruccions: Always read and understand the entire instruction manual before operating the welder.

3. Continguts del producte

Verifiqueu que tots els elements que s'enumeren a continuació s'inclouen al vostre paquet:

• 1 x ESAB Rogue ES 245i Inverter Welding Machine
• 1 x Electrode holder with 3-meter 100% copper cable
• 1 x Negative clamp with 3-meter 100% copper cable
• 1 x Ergonomic carrying handle
• 1 x Manual d'usuari (aquest document)

4. Configuració

4.1 Desembalatge i col·locació

Carefully remove the welder and all accessories from the packaging. Place the machine on a stable, level surface, ensuring adequate clearance for ventilation around the unit.

Figura 1: lateral view of the ESAB Rogue ES245i Inverter Welder, showing the power input and output connections.

4.2 Connexions elèctriques

• Font d'alimentació: Connect the welder to a single-phase 220 V ± 10% power outlet. Ensure the circuit is protected by a 40 A recommended breaker.
• Portaelèctrodes: Connecteu el cable del portaelèctrode al terminal positiu (+) del panell frontal.
• Terra Clamp: Connecteu el cl negatiuamp cable to the negative (-) terminal on the front panel. Attach the ground clamp fixat de manera segura a la peça de treball, garantint un bon contacte elèctric.

Figure 2: Front panel of the ESAB Rogue ES245i, displaying the control knob, digital display, and electrode/ground connections.

5. Instruccions de funcionament

5.1 Engegada i controls bàsics

• Engegueu l'interruptor principal que es troba a la part posterior de la unitat.
• The digital display on the front panel will illuminate.
• Use the control knob to select the desired welding process (SMAW or TIG) and adjust the current (Amperage). The digital control ensures maximum precision.
• The welder features automatic HotStart for easy arc ignition and ArcForce for a stable arc, even with challenging electrodes.

5.2 SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) / Electrode Welding

• Select the SMAW mode using the control panel.
• Insert the appropriate electrode into the electrode holder. The Rogue ES 245i supports electrodes up to 4 mm, including cellulose types.
• Set the current according to the electrode manufacturer's recommendations and the material thickness.
• Strike the arc carefully and maintain a consistent arc length and travel speed for optimal weld quality.

5.3 TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding

The Rogue ES 245i is capable of TIG welding for thin sheets. For TIG welding, additional equipment such as a TIG torch with gas valve and a shielding gas cylinder will be required (not included).

• Connect the TIG torch to the appropriate terminal (usually negative for DC TIG).
• Connecteu la terra clamp a la peça de treball.
• Connect the shielding gas hose to the TIG torch and open the gas cylinder valve.
• Select TIG mode on the welder and set the desired current.
• Initiate the arc using the scratch start method or a high-frequency start if your TIG torch supports it.

6. Manteniment

Un manteniment regular garanteix la longevitat i el rendiment òptim de la vostra màquina de soldar.

• Neteja: Periodically clean the exterior of the machine with a dry, soft cloth. Ensure ventilation openings are free from dust and debris. Do not use solvents.
• Inspecció del cable: Regularly inspect all cables (power, electrode, ground) for cuts, fraying, or damage. Replace damaged cables immediately.
• Punts de connexió: Check that all electrical connections are tight and free from corrosion.
• Emmagatzematge: Guardeu el soldador en un entorn net i sec quan no l'utilitzeu.

7. Solució De Problemes

Aquesta secció ofereix solucions a problemes comuns que podeu trobar. Per a problemes que no figuren aquí, poseu-vos en contacte amb personal de servei qualificat.

8. Especificacions

Technical specifications for the ESAB Rogue LHN ES245i Inverter Welder: