Chicago Electric 62486 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Chicago Electric 62486 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

165 amp inverter tig/stik welder with high frequency start

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Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
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Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
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Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions Save This Manual Save This Manual Save This Manual Save This Manual Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wash hands after handling. before turning on the Welder. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 3 6. When welding/cutting overhead or in confined solvents, or any flammable substances. spaces, wear flame resistant ear plugs or Wear dry, insulating gloves and protective clothing. ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3...
  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    Clean and purge containers before applying heat. Vent closed containers, including castings, before preheating, welding, or cutting. Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    3. Keep cylinders away from any electrical circuits, including welding circuits. 7. Use proper procedures to move cylinders. 4. Keep protective cap in place over the valve except when the cylinder is in use. SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIoNS. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
  • Page 6: Extension Cords

    10 AWg up to 75 feet long, or moisture to penetrate the insulation, 6 AWg up to 175 feet long. resulting in electric shock. Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 7: Specifications

    Gas Flow Gauge (not included) Required Accessories (for TIG Welding) Inert Gas Hose with 5/8"-18 threads (not included) Filler Material (not included) #12 AWG Grounding Wire (not included) Grounding Rod (not included) Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Controls

    Knob Electrode Holder/ TIg Torch ground cable connection connection TIg control/ Foot pedal gas outlet power Input connection Trigger cooling Fan gas Inlet Electrode Holder grounding clamp grounding TIg Torch Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 9 4. Ground Clamp - Connects the workpiece back the shielding gas to prevent weld contamination. to the Welder to allow effective welding. Must be connected to workpiece to strike welding arc. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9...
  • Page 10: Setting Up The Weld

    This prevents damage to some vehicle electrical on the weld surfaces, only bare metal. systems and electronics due to the high voltage and high frequency bursts common in welding. Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 11: Stick Welding

    11. To prevent accidents, disconnect the tool from its power supply after use. Allow the tool to cool down, clean, then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Tig Welding

    6. Re-insert Electrode into Collet with tip breathe. Wear a respirator and ANSI-approved protruding 1/8"-1/4" beyond the Ceramic Safety goggles when grinding an electrode. Nozzle, then re-tighten the Back Cap. Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 13 4. Ground Clamp - Connects the workpiece back the shielding gas to prevent weld contamination. to the Welder to allow effective welding. Must be connected to workpiece to strike welding arc. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13...
  • Page 14: Manufacturer's Instructions

    13. When finished welding, release the trigger, but keep Torch on weld puddle until gas flow ends. current Stick/TIg Turn the Current Output Knob to the lowest output Knob Switch setting, and turn the Power Switch off. Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 15: Welding Tips

    3. A good WELd will deform but not break, as shown on top. A pooR WELd will be brittle and snap at the weld, as shown on bottom. pooR WELd snaps or cracks Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15...
  • Page 16 Too Long Too Slow To coRREcT: To coRREcT: To coRREcT: To coRREcT: To coRREcT: To coRREcT: Increase the Decrease Weld slower Weld faster Increase Decrease current the current distance distance Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 17 ANd SoLUTIoNS Clamp workpieces securely. Make tack welds to hold workpieces. 2. Excessive heat: PROFILE Weld a small portion and allow to cool before VIEW proceeding. Increase weld speed. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 17...
  • Page 18 ANd SoLUTIoNS Reduce current. 2. Welding speed too slow: Increase welding speed and ensure that welding speed is kept steady. VIEW 3. Excessive material at weld: Reduce amount of fill material. Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Service

    3. Make sure setting matches recommended setting on chart. 4. Shielding gas getting low. 4. Replace shielding gas cylinder. Follow all Safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. disconnect power supply before service. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Parts Lists And Diagrams

    Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 21: Assembly Diagram

    Assembly diagram Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 21...
  • Page 22 Wiring Schematic A Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 23 Wiring Schematic B Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 23...
  • Page 24 Wiring Schematics c and d WIW3296W-504I Page 24 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 25 IF ~ 1AM. 100nF 100nF 100R 51pF 4.7V KS_TSL +15V GZ_POWER +15V IF_IG 100nF GND-A IF ~ Protect Vref 7.15K MC33074 100nF 4.7K GZ_POWER 100nF RT/CT +15V Protect 4.7K 10nF Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 25...
  • Page 26 Wiring Schematic g 2.5s SRSB-12VDC-SL-A-5A Page 26 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 62486...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Item 62486 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
  • Page 28 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • 1-888-866-5797...

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